JMA Survey: AI Utilization Jumps to 5th Priority in Corporate Management Challenges

A survey of 530 executives by the Japan Management Association (JMA) reveals that 'Improving Profitability' (48.5%) and 'Strengthening Human Resources' (46.2%) remain the top priorities. Notably, 'Digital Technology and AI Utilization' rose from 11th to 5th place, indicating a shift from experimentation to generating actual management results. Companies look ahead an average of 7 years, with long-term concerns over shrinking domestic markets and labor mobility.