Digital Transformation Kirin Group's Digital Strategy

Message from the Executive Officer

To deliver optimal value to every customer

KIRIN Digital Vision 2035 was formulated to accelerate the digital transformation of the Kirin Group, which aims to become a global leader of CSV.The Kirin Group prioritizes every employee to identify social issues and take on the challenge of solving them.We want employees to think of customers first and try to realize their own ideas by making full use of digital technologies.For example, aiming to provide personalized and longstanding services for every customer by utilizing Kirin's unique customer data and AI-powered customized services is a possibility.We have already started POC in some areas and are moving towards becoming a leading CSV company that the Kirin Group aims for.In order to devote time to creating value for customers and society, we aim to increase productivity using AI, which results in relying on the technologies to do tasks that do not require human intervention.Through these initiatives, we aim to create an exciting future.By making the most of every employee’s creativity to provide new value to society, our company will continue to evolve.We are truly looking forward to building a better future together with you.

Mitsuharu Yamagata Senior Executive Officer

KIRIN Digital Vision 2035

Our goals through Kirin's DX (Digital Transformation)

Under Digital Vision 2035, we aim to become a leading CSV company globally by enhancing the digital infrastructure that supports “productivity improvement” and “value creation,” the two pillars of our business goals. Thereby we will dramatically improve the quality, quantity, and speed of value creation in food, health science, and medicine.

A pyramid diagram illustrating the "KIRIN Digital Vision 2035."At the top, under "VISION," it states: "KIRIN Digital Vision 2035 Harnessing the power of digital technology, we will dramatically enhance the quality, quantity, and speed of value creation in the fields of Food, Health Science, and Pharmaceuticals—positioning Kirin as a global leader in CSV (Creating Shared Value)."The next section, "Business Outcomes," is divided into two parts: "Productivity Improvement" and "Value Creation."Under "Productivity Improvement," it reads: "We will drive operational process innovation through digital utilization. By replacing tasks that do not require human involvement with AI, we will create more time for value-generating activities."Under "Value Creation," it reads: "We will deliver highly personalized and and long-term services to each customer through innovations powered by Kirin’s unique customer data and cutting-edge technologies."The bottom section, "Strengthening Digital Foundation," is divided into four components: "People & Organization," "Corporate Culture," "Data & Technology," and "Governance.“Under “People & Organization," it lists: "Develop and attract digital talent" and "Build organizational readiness to accelerate DX."Under "Corporate Culture," it lists: "Foster a `let’s give it a try‘ mindset" and "Create an agile organization."Under "Data & Technology," it lists: "Promote the use of AI and data" and "Enhance infrastructure and security."Under "Governance," it lists: "Generate global synergies" and "Optimize IT costs."