Chairman's Message
KOJI ARIMA: Chairman, Japan Auto Parts Industries Association
(President & CEO, DENSO CORPORATION)
At the Ordinary General Meeting held on May 26, I was elected as the 19th Chairman of Japan Auto Parts Industries Association (JAPIA), succeeding Mr. Odo, the former Chairman. I am humbled by this major role in leading JAPIA, which has a history of more than 80 years.
3 Aug 2022・・・☞ read more
What’s New
Special Feature Article
Rapidly Expanding Next-Generation Cockpit Development
～Multifunctional "integrated cockpits" are the trend～
Car electronics manufacturers and interior component manufacturers are working to develop cockpits for adoption in next-generation vehicles. This is because the rapid development of electrification, automated driving, sharing, and MaaS (mobility as a service) has shifted the automobile interior from a space for transportation to a space as comfortable as a living space.
30 Aug 2023・・・☞ read more
The Future of Automobile Development and Production from JIMTOF ~ Automobile Manufacturing Changing with the Spread of Electric Vehicles ~
While auto parts manufacturers are facing drastic changes in their business environment, machine tool manufacturers are focusing on proposals that will lead to solutions. At the 31st Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF2022) held last November, cutting machines for electric vehicle (EV) parts, which are expected to become popular in the future, were prominently displayed.
11 May 2023・・・☞ read more
The Year 2023 and Beyond ～Electric vehicles and automated driving will be the key～
Auto parts manufacturers are reorganizing their supply chains and accelerating the capacity expansion of their domestic facilities. In order to respond to automakers' battery electric vehicle strategies and the full-fledged spread of automated driving, companies need knowledge that differs from the areas in which they have strengths, and it appears that acquisitions and business alliances with companies that possess such knowledge are becoming more common.
10 Feb 2023・・・☞ read more
Toward Decarbonization by 2050 ~Parts manufacturers accelerating efforts~
Automotive parts manufacturers are moving full steam ahead in their efforts to decarbonize their operations. In parallel with their own efforts to reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, automakers are taking action throughout their supply chains ("Scope 3") and are asking parts suppliers to do the same.
2 Nov 2022・・・☞ read more
Activities of JAPIA
No.13 : Background and Aims of Establishing “Health and Safety Subcommittee” Report: Health and Safety Subcommittee
Subcommittee activities started this year, providing various information and measures to achieve "Zero Workplace Accidents" for member companies
Subcommittee activities started this year to provide various Information and measures to aim for "Zero Industrial Injuries" in member companies. JAPIA has newly established Health and Safety Subcommittee this fiscal year to disseminate information to all member companies with the aim of reducing industrial injuries to zero.
30 Aug 2023・・・☞ read more
No.12：Carbon Neutral Activities Report: Carbon Neutrality Subcommittee
Disseminate information on CN response, its approaches, and case studies to members.
JAPIA Carbon Neutrality (CN) Subcommittee was established in April 2021 in response to Government's "2050 Carbon Neutrality Declaration." CN is an important issue that could shake the very foundations of the automotive industry, and the CN Subcommittee is working with the four main JAPIA committees to promote CN activities across the board.
11 May 2023・・・☞ read more
No.11 :Trade Fairness Report: Procurement and Production Subcommittee / Task Force (TF) for Trade Fairness
Supporting members for coexistence and co-prosperity with business partners Voluntary Action Plan revised annually
JAPIA's Procurement and Production Subcommittee works daily to resolve issues throughout the supply chain of members. Currently, we are focusing on activities to support the Trade Fairness for the purpose of coexistence and co-prosperity with business partners.
10 Feb 2023・・・☞ read more
No.10 : Raising Awareness of the Industry Report: Public Relations Subcommittee
Disseminating information widely within and outside the industry Taking on the challenge of digitization and video distribution
The automotive industry is undergoing a once-in-a-century transformation, and it is essential to secure talented human resources who can respond to the rapid technological evolution.
2 Nov 2022・・・☞ read more