FY2024 Manufacturing Policy Survey Project (Manufacturing Challenges and Countermeasures for Supply Chain Resilience)

Survey Purpose and Background This survey was conducted as a FY2024 METI commissioned project to analyze the current status and challenges of manufacturing industries toward supply chain resilience enhancement and examine policy support directions. It provides a comprehensive investigation incorporating lessons from COVID-19, the Ukraine situation, and other factors that exposed supply chain vulnerabilities.

Current Analysis of Manufacturing Supply Chains Analysis of 2,500 manufacturing companies nationwide reveals that 67% have experienced supply chain disruptions over the past three years. Critical vulnerabilities were identified in semiconductor supply, raw material procurement, and logistics networks, with varying impact levels across different industry sectors.

Resilience Enhancement Initiatives Leading companies are implementing multi-sourcing strategies, inventory optimization, and supply chain digitalization. Investment in domestic production capacity and partnership strengthening with reliable suppliers have become key priorities for business continuity.

Government Support Measure Effectiveness Analysis of government support programs shows positive results in promoting supply chain diversification and domestic production capacity enhancement. Subsidy programs for critical material stockpiling and alternative supplier development demonstrated measurable effectiveness.

International Cooperation and Partnerships Strengthening partnerships with like-minded countries and participation in international supply chain initiatives have become essential for reducing geopolitical risks. Friend-shoring and near-shoring strategies are increasingly adopted by Japanese manufacturers.

Policy Recommendations for Enhanced Resilience Recommendations include establishing strategic material reserves, promoting supply chain transparency through digitalization, strengthening international partnerships, and developing domestic production capabilities in critical sectors. The report emphasizes the need for balanced approaches combining efficiency and resilience in supply chain management.

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