Greetings from Chairman

Japan Electric Measuring Instruments Manufacturers' Association (JEMIMA)
Chairman: Hitoshi Nara

Since its establishment in 1948, JEMIMA has made significant, wide-ranging contributions to society and industry through its dealings with electric measuring instruments, which are the mother tools used by industry in fields such as research, development, design, and manufacturing.

Rapid advances in digital technology have brought about significant changes in society. Here in Japan, industries are being asked to establish connections in different ways and to play a role in adding new forms of value and presenting solutions to social issues as this country strives to become a super-smart society. In today's VUCA* era of rapid and unpredictable change, businesses, organizations, and individuals need to respond quickly and flexibly, gather information, and solve problems. In this context, measurement and control are becoming increasingly important, and so too the role that JEMIMA plays.

To accelerate change and move on to the next stage, JEMIMA will place an even higher priority on its Mid-term priorities of "Enhancing global activities," "Expanding activities by strengthening cooperation with other organizations both in and outside Japan," and "Raising the satisfaction of member companies." This is as set forth in the JEMIMA Philosophy, which calls for meeting the "Expectations of member companies," "Expectations of society," and "Expectations of customers of member companies."

the companies that they do business with, and society.

* Volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity

To strengthen its efforts based on these priority mid-term goals, JEMIMA will focus on the following activities:

1. Strengthening resolution of management issues and generating new business opportunities for member companies

In a changing business environment, we will strengthen the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information that companies need to address important topics such as digital transformation, green transformation, AI, circular economy, security, economic security, domestic and international market trends, the utilization of new technology, business transformation, standardization, and the securing and development of human resources, while also pursing co-creation initiatives. Additionally, we will target both technology and back-office issues that impact our members, and seek to increase the number of organizations that are participating in JEMIMA activities.

2. Strengthening initiatives to support globalization of member companies

We will engage in exchanges with organizations that we have concluded MOU agreements with, review and expand our activities, and broaden our dealings with overseas business promotion agencies and industrial associations. In addition, we will disseminate useful information on related trends, overseas capital investment, markets, and other topics for our member companies, enhance the appeal of and interest in globalization, and contribute to the expansion and development of overseas markets for member companies. Furthermore, as an industrial association, we will develop unique JEMIMA human resource development courses that use standardization activities as a tool to train engineers, marketers, and other professionals who can work globally.

3. Increasing opportunities for interaction and collaboration with fellow members and related organizations

We will increase opportunities for face-to-face interactions among our members and related organizations. In particular, we will regularly schedule opportunities for frank discussions between JEMIMA-related committee members and secretariat staff. We hope this generates ideas that lead to new projects, the sharing of information among committee members, and the revitalization of their activities. Furthermore, we will devise ways to encourage the participation of experts in different fields who are not JEMIMA members.

In addition, to strengthen the dissemination of information and produce more opportunities for interaction with members of the press and students, we will create online media channels and strengthen exchanges and collaborations through related organizations.

4. Operational reforms to put JEMIMA's management on a firmer footing

To put the management of JEMIMA's activities on a firmer footing, we will consider a membership system for participation in committee activities and the like, and for the effective utilization of the Keisoku Kaikan facilities. We will also introduce a mechanism to revitalize committee activities and review the procedures and methods for formulating concrete business plans and budgets that are aligned with our key goals.

5. Collective JEMIMA effort to hold Measurement and Control Show 2026 (tentative name)

Fundamental changes will be made to the biennial Measurement and Control Show that is held in Osaka. With the participation of many member companies, we aim for this to be an event where people can learn, think, and act, in addition to providing all the traditional exhibition functions. Centering on a newly established "Measurement and Control Show NEXT Planning and Execution Committee" (tentative name), we will work with related organizations and other entities, and this will combine the strengths of the JEMIMA committee and the member companies.

In addition to these key initiatives, we will begin to consider the formulation of a JEMIMA mid- to long-term plan that will be based on the "Mid- to Long-Term Direction of the Electric Measuring Instrument Industry." This will take the place of our current mid-term objectives, and we will aim for its publication at the time of JEMIMA's 80th anniversary.

We will promote these key measures and aim to strengthen the appeal of our industrial association. We would appreciate the continued guidance and support of our members, related government agencies, and related organizations.