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Research, Insights & Activities from Nexgen Japan
Expert View
Expert View
03.31.2026
The Iran Conflict and Hormuz Crisis: Supply Chain Resilience Strategies for Japanese Businesses
Following the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February 2026, the Strait of Hormuz situation changed dramatically. This article examines the crisis structure — transmitting through four channels: energy, maritime transport, non-energy materials, and policy intervention — and the cross-functional responses companies must adopt.
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Media
02.20.2026
Published by WEF: After ChatGPT, 'Physical AI' Is Next. Can We Afford Failures in the Real World?
An article authored by Nexgen Japan has been published as a World Economic Forum (WEF) Agenda piece, proposing governance frameworks for the era of Physical AI.
Physical AIGovernance
Field Report
11.22.2025
Guest Lecture at Aoyama Business School on 'The Entrepreneur's Responsibility in the Age of AI'
A guest lecture on 'The Entrepreneur's Responsibility in the Age of AI' delivered at the Aoyama Gakuin University Graduate School MBA program.
EntrepreneurshipMBA
Field Report
06.07.2025
CEO Ariki Ono Speaks at LOGISTICS DX SUMMIT 2025 — Envisioning the Future of Generative AI and Logistics
Ariki Ono spoke at LOGISTICS DX SUMMIT 2025 on the theme 'The CLO's Next Move Toward 2030,' presenting a vision for the future of generative AI and logistics.
CLOLogistics DXGenerative AI
Case Study
03.30.2025
Planning and Contributing to Sigmaxyz's 'Logistics Transformation' White Paper
Nexgen Japan contributed to Sigmaxyz's white paper on logistics transformation, offering insights on the CLO framework and the Physical Internet.
Physical InternetCLO
Case Study
05.01.2024
Contributing to JILS 'People × Transformation' White Paper — Advocating for Advanced Logistics Talent Development and CLO Appointment
Nexgen Japan contributed to the JILS white paper, advocating for the development of advanced logistics talent and the importance of appointing a CLO.
CLO2024 Problem