This report summarizes the results of a survey on industrial policy considerations for realizing a resilient society conducted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in FY 2024.
A resilient society refers to a robust society that can respond quickly to various crises such as natural disasters, pandemics, cyber attacks, and supply chain disruptions, possessing recovery and adaptability capabilities. Following recent compound crises, strengthening resilience in the industrial sector has become an important policy issue.
This survey conducted comprehensive analysis of the current status and challenges of resilience strengthening in Japan's industrial sector. It was examined from perspectives including supply chain diversification, risk management utilizing digital technology, energy security, protection of critical infrastructure, and promotion of international cooperation.
Survey results revealed that while Business Continuity Plan (BCP) development at the corporate level has progressed, challenges exist in risk management overseeing entire supply chains, strengthening inter-industry cooperation, and improving prevention and response capabilities through utilization of new technologies.
Additionally, since resilience strengthening involves short-term cost burdens, the necessity of policy responses including enhancement of government support systems, consideration of tax incentive measures, and international institutional harmonization was pointed out.
The survey results are expected to be utilized as important reference materials for formulating and implementing industrial policies toward building a resilient society in the future.