METI Manufacturing Competitiveness Strengthening Survey Report (FY2024)

Survey Overview This is a manufacturing competitiveness strengthening survey report (Report Number: 1000063) conducted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) in FY2024. It analyzes strategic challenges and policy responses toward maintaining and improving the international competitiveness of Japanese manufacturing.

Current Status of Manufacturing Japanese manufacturing's value-added rate is 22.3% (below the US's 28.7% and Germany's 25.1%). Due to delayed digitalization, smart factory adoption rate is 35.2% (compared to Europe's 52.1%), showing inferiority. The situation is severe due to intensified global competition and supply chain complexity.

Smart Factory Promotion Digital transformation of manufacturing corresponding to the Industry 4.0 era will be promoted through sophistication of manufacturing processes utilizing IoT and AI technologies, introduction of preventive maintenance systems, and automation of quality control. Support for SME manufacturing digitalization, reduction of technology introduction costs, and enhancement of human resource development will be pursued.

Supply Chain Resilience A risk management system will be established from the perspective of economic security through diversification of global supply chains, strengthening domestic production systems for critical components, and securing alternative procurement sources. The transition to sustainable manufacturing will be supported through carbon neutrality response, transition to circular economy, and promotion of ESG management.

Expected Effects The goal is to secure long-term competitive advantage for Japanese manufacturing through 25% improvement in manufacturing productivity, achieving 60% smart factory adoption rate, and 30% improvement in supply chain resilience index.

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