Many Japanese companies’ core systems have gone 30-40 years without an update, making it increasingly difficult to understand frontline operations. These “invisible realities” are being identified as obstacles to advancing DX.
The article highlights the fact that many Japanese companies’ core systems have not been modernized for an extended period. It explains that many companies still operate under essentially the same structures as they did 30-40 years ago, hindering the advancement of DX.
It points out that, when reproducing frontline operations digitally, it can be difficult to consult outdated specifications and source code. Some companies have not updated their systems for many years, making it more difficult than before to understand how operations are currently performed.
These “invisible realities” are viewed as factors obstructing the modernization of core systems and are suggested to have the potential to hinder the development of DX data analytics platforms and company-wide DX initiatives.
The article conveys to readers the importance of understanding the relationship between core-system modernization and the advancement of DX.