小松製作所：エンタープライズ技術エコシステムシリーズ

小松製作所では現在、運用効率の改善とサービス機能の向上を目的に、様々な最新技術 - IoT、クラウド、AR/VR、ビッグデータ、ドローン、3Dプリンター、人工知能 (AI)、自動運転車、アナリティクス機能など - の導入を進めています。また、自動運転や遠隔操作に対応した人材の育成を世界各地で進めています。同時に従来の運用モデルの見直し、作業の自動化による建設作業の合理化・短縮化を目指しています。

当レポートでは、小松製作所におけるDX (デジタルトランスフォーメーション) の展開状況に焦点を当てて、デジタル化推進やイノベーションへの取り組み状況 - 建設機械の自動運転・電化・遠隔操作の推進、従業員主体の生産性改善運動のサポート、建設現場でのデータ収集・解析・活用など -、主な注力分野、パートナー企業との関係性、近年の資本取引・事業提携の動き、今後の業績・投資見通し (ICT予算の詳細など)、といった情報を取りまとめてお届けいたします。

目次

• 概要
• DX (デジタルトランスフォーメーション) 戦略
• イノベーションセンター／ハブ／プログラム
• 技術面での注力分野
• 企業買収
• 事業提携・投資・企業買収のネットワークマップ
• ICT予算と契約動向
• 主要経営陣
• GlobalDataについて

Komatsu Ltd (Komatsu) is an equipment manufacturer that offers construction and mining equipment, industrial machinery, utilities, and forestry machines. The company offers engines and components, excavating and roadbed preparation equipment, loading equipment, recycling equipment, grading, hauling equipment, casting products, forestry equipment, tunneling machines, recycling equipment, industrial vehicles, logistics, and other equipment. It also provides industrial machinery like temperature control equipment, metal forging and stamping presses, machine tools, defense systems, and sheet metal machines. Komatsu serves via domestic and international sales and distribution network which includes independent distributors, subsidiaries, sales partners of jointly-owned companies across the world and affiliates. The company has expanded its manufacturing operations in Brazil, Sweden, Japan, Italy, the US, Thailand, Germany, China, the UK, Canada, and Indonesia.

The company is moving towards automating processes, electrification, deploying remote control technologies and introducing mining platforms, payload measurement solutions, Autonomous Haulage System and 3D construction retrofit kits.

Komatsu aims to strengthen the technical capabilities of its manufacturing processes by focusing on enhancing Gemba (employee-driven continuous improvement) capability using digital technologies

To improve its conventional operating model and streamline its construction processes, Komatsu is working on automating end to end construction site operations to shorten construction periods.

The report provides information and insights into Komatsu's activities, including -

• Insights of its digital transformation strategies and digital innovation programs
• Overview of technology initiatives covering partnerships, product launches, acquisitions
• Insights on each technology initiative including technology theme, objective, and benefits
• Details of estimated ICT budgets and major ICT contracts.

Scope

• Komatsu is leveraging key disruptive technologies to improve its operational efficiency and service capabilities. IoT, connectivity, cloud, augmented & virtual reality, big data, 3D printing, drones, mobile, AI, robotics, autonomous vehicles, analytics, modular construction, e-commerce and digitalization, are the key technologies under focus for the company.
• In 2019, Komatsu introduced the HITeC in Germany. The center is located near its test sites and consists of construction machinery simulators, state-of-the-art workstations, four projections screens, and virtual reality rooms.
• Komatsu Training Academy (KTA) is established to provide customized training support including recognized courses and modules, technical and management training, vocational educational courses, skill-based development programs, etc. to its construction and mining customers through online channels, on-site, or at customers' premises. It is located at Komatsu Technical Education center (KTEC), Brisbane.
• Komatsu has been investing in digital technologies, such as cloud, autonomous hauling trucks, drones and 3D modelling, and connected various construction platforms across the construction sites to collect and analyze data points, and improve its research and surveys, planning, construction management and inspections processes

Reasons to Buy

• Gain insights into Komatsu's construction operations.
• Gain insights into its construction strategies and innovation initiatives.
• Gain insights into its technology themes under focus.
• Gain insights into various product launches and partnership strategies of Komatsu Ltd.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Digital Transformation Strategy
• Innovation Center/Hubs/Programs
• Technology Focus
• Technology Initiatives
• Acquisitions
• Partnership, Investment, & Acquisition Network Map
• ICT Budgets & Contracts
• Key Executives
• About GlobalData