Happy New Year to
I am delighted to deliver my message as we begin the new year.
I hope that each of you have refreshed your body and mind during the long holiday. In the meantime, looking abroad, the tension has been rising in the
Under such environment,
Last year was a very tough year. Markets both domestic and overseas were worse than we had expected.
In the midst of such a difficult environment, each business department and region within
Accelerating measures towards the next-generation business is not just this year. Various business themes have been discussed within the Group, including Materials Informatics, digital marketing, business related to environment, autonomous driving, energy and next-generation communication. I chose the term 'next-generation' because the market of each area is expected to move significantly this year for sure. The land scape of each market will take shape and the they will grow. In such circumstances, we must make firm and timely decisions and allocate sufficient resources to each area. There will be no future if we are late in the game. Please have a keener antenna for changes and movements around you during your day-to-day work.
As for DX (Digital Transformation), we will begin a full-scale initiative this year. I hope all Group personnel will have interests in DX and have lively discussions.
It has become an annual event but I would like to announce our 2020 slogan. This year, the slogan is 'LISTEN'. Please keep in mind to proactively 'LISTEN' throughout the year. In the age where internet is flooded with information, I believe 'LISTEN' is now important than ever in various activities such as organizational operation, servicing customers, market development, technology development and self-development. Make sure you listen proactively and sometimes naturally to the market, your business partners, boss and piers, team members, colleagues, friends, and your family. The firsthand information you gain by 'LISTEN' are full of diverse information that are insightful and will be a source for original ideas and actions. Sometimes 'LISTEN' takes courage. COMMUNICATION is also required. 'LISTEN' is the slogan of the year. I want all of you to think about it and keep it in your mind at all time.
In year 2020, the long-awaited
To conclude my message, I would like to extend my best wishes to everyone in the
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