Murata Named a DX Certified Business by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

20/04/2022

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
President: Norio Nakajima

On April 1, 2022, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Murata Manufacturing") was named a Digital Transformation (DX) Certified Business in the DX certification program established by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). 

Digital Transformation is one of the key initiatives Murata has put forward to achieve the management transformation set out as an objective in Mid-term Direction 2024, a mid-term goal on the way to achieving the Murata Manufacturing Group's Vision 2030 (long-term direction). DX is an initiative that enables people and organizations, both inside and outside Murata, to connect digitally and make processes shorter, faster, and visible, thereby dramatically increasing customer value and competitiveness. 

This latest certification from METI stands as a testament to our emphasis and success in DX initiatives and sharing appropriate information with our stakeholders. The Murata Manufacturing Group's commitment to implementing DX in the mid to long term will also help us in working toward management transformation and achieving a sustainable society. 

Related information

· Murata management strategy

About the DX Certification Program

The DX certification program results from a revision made to the Act on Facilitation of Information Processing that came into effect on May 15, 2020. The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry certifies companies that are recognized as ready to promote digital transformation (DX-Ready). This includes being ready to respond to social changes arising from digital technology together in dialogue with stakeholders, and meeting the basic requirements specified in the Digital Governance Code^* set out by METI. 

^{*A set of principles established by METI that companies are expected to adhere to in order to improve the value of their business.}