In order for D-LAB to carry out its initiatives on a medium- to long-term and ongoing basis, a series of steps are being taken to redesign its organizational structure and approach toward management.

Through a structure that can simultaneously accommodate different timeframes, ranging from the short to long terms, without walling-off research from business, we maintain an environment that allows us to continue trials even in uncertain fields. At the same time, as we continue our exploration activities, we incorporate diverse viewpoints and insights based on collaboration with universities, partner companies, start-ups, and other external parties.

Through past endeavors, we have worked to strengthen our organizational foundation to ensure that decisions are made progressively while embracing uncertainty. Rather than seeking the certainty of outcomes from the outset, we clarify those questions that require verification and lay out the degree of commitment necessary based on their learning value. As we tackle issues using multiple parallel hypotheses, we accumulate data for making decisions and come to a conclusion at the appropriate time. Through this process, we have strengthened our organizational capabilities to consistently engage in forward-looking verification and learning.

Extending beyond the outcomes of individual projects, the accumulation of these endeavors helps broaden the breadth of experience and relationships within the organization, including the expertise and decision-making quality of its people, internal and external networks, and combined insights. These attributes form the foundation for expanding future options and provide fertile ground for supporting the next phase of exploration and potential commercialization.

As far as organizational management is concerned, we structure projects based on the interests and strengths of each individual, and foster environments in which diverse expertise can intersect. Even as we value the respective purposes of society and individuals, we are working to align the underlying value sets and behavior that we hold in common with the aim of linking differences to the innovation.

D-LAB places considerable importance on ensuring that the nature of the organization does not become rigid, but rather continues to refine itself in response to change. Based on this commitment, we are working to nurture and realize our potential with an eye on the future from a long-term perspective.

Steps are now being taken to deliver D-LAB projects to consumers in real terms. As such, we are examining "Delightful Moments" that transcend age, gender, and region from every possible angle. While our efforts are currently in their early stage of development, we are progressing steadily toward the realization of unique "fulfilling moments."