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From Oita to Global Expansion Through "Embracing Diversity": Three Paths for Survival for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Facing Record-High Bankruptcies Due to Labor Shortages.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are facing record-high bankruptcies due to labor shortages, are grappling with structural difficulties due to their high labor distribution ratio. Professor Iriyama explains that a two-pronged strategy is necessary for survival: "defense" through AI and diversity, and "offense" through breaking away from subcontracting and cross-industry collaboration.
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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are facing record-high bankruptcies due to labor shortages, are grappling with structural difficulties due to their high labor distribution ratio. Professor Iriyama explains that a two-pronged strategy is necessary for survival: "defense" through AI and diversity, and "offense" through breaking away from subcontracting and cross-industry collaboration.

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businessinsider.jp broke the news on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
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