The 2018 DX Report warned that Japan risks enormous economic losses without serious digital transformation, termed the “2025 Cliff.” Currently, only about 30% of Japanese companies report successful DX, in stark contrast to their American and German counterparts. Major barriers include a lack of strategic framework, insufficient KPIs, and limitations in human resources. Japan’s lag in adopting digital advances stems from rigid systems and outdated educational approaches, causing missed opportunities in the evolving digital landscape.
This situation necessitates a profound cultural and organizational overhaul rather than mere technological upgrades, indicating that true DX involves a fundamental redesign of institutions and business models. Generative AI could accelerate this shift, but it also risks exacerbating existing disparities. Effective organizational change must be coupled with strategic reskilling and investment in digital talent to keep pace with global advancements. Without overcoming ingrained perfectionism and hierarchies, Japan may struggle to leverage its technological capabilities for meaningful transformation in the next decade.
👉 Pročitaj original: CIO Magazine
