FRONTEO announced that it had developed and filed patent applications for “automated due diligence,” which automatically narrows down supply-chain research targets, and “Material Network Vulnerability Analysis (MVA),” which analyzes supply disruption risks as vulnerabilities. The aim is to use AI to organize the complexity of transaction routes and improve the efficiency of risk assessment. FRONTEO is also expanding its KIBIT Seizu Analysis services and plans to offer simple screening, individual research reports and consulting services.
FRONTEO announced that it had developed automated due diligence technology that uses AI to conduct an initial screening of supply-chain research targets and prioritize the extraction of key transaction routes, and had filed a patent application for the technology. In testing, the technology reduced a survey that had previously taken 3 months to 1 day through an initial check covering the same targets.
MVA, meanwhile, analyzes the impact of supply disruptions based on dependencies among raw materials, components and manufacturing processes, revealing supply structures that are difficult to understand from publicly available information alone. It assesses whether demand can be met with alternative materials or different processes if supplies of a specific raw material are halted, identifies key changeover points, and supports a shift to diversified procurement and a review of production systems.
FRONTEO also announced an expansion of its KIBIT Seizu Analysis services. In addition to ongoing risk management, it plans to offer simple screening, which generally delivers results within 2 weeks, individual research reports and consulting services. Through these services, FRONTEO aims to support the identification of supply-chain risks and decision-making related to economic security.