Event Report: Atomitech Hosts In-Person Seminar on Reassessing BCP Across the Entire Supply Chain

Atomitech Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Yasuki Nakanishi), provider of the third-party risk management service "VendorTrustLink," held an in-person seminar titled "Reassessing BCP Across the Entire Supply Chain – Approaches to Survey Design and Efficiency in Vendor Management" on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Station Conference Tokyo (directly connected to Tokyo Station, 6th floor of Sapia Tower).

This seminar, the first in-person event under the VendorTrustLink brand, received 44 applications against a capacity of 30 participants.

Background of the Seminar

With risks such as earthquakes, natural disasters, and cyberattacks becoming increasingly diverse, the need to strengthen BCP with a holistic view of the entire supply chain is growing. This seminar delivered practical content on BCP design principles and efficient vendor management, tailored for operational professionals.

Seminar Overview

Title

Reassessing BCP Across the Entire Supply Chain – Approaches to Survey Design and Efficiency in Vendor Management

Date & Time

Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 10:00–11:30

Venue

Station Conference Tokyo 605-A (6th floor, Sapia Tower)

Admission Fee

Free

Organizer

Atomitech Inc.

Number of Applicants

44

Seminar Content

[First Half] Effective BCP Design with a Supply Chain-Wide Perspective – Common Inspection Points

Speaker: Ken Mori, Representative & Chief Consultant, Mori General Research Institute

After outlining the challenges companies face in BCP, Mr. Mori explained practical inspection points using case studies from other companies and sample questions from BCP surveys.

[Second Half] On-the-Ground Practice in Supplier and Vendor Management – Streamlining Challenges in Excel-Based Operations

Speaker: Wataru Moritani, Head of VendorTrustLink Division, Atomitech Inc.

After summarizing the operational burdens and challenges of vendor management often conducted via Excel, Mr. Moritani introduced approaches to streamlining using the third-party risk management service "VendorTrustLink."

Participant Feedback

・"Mr. Mori’s insights on how BCP will expand across the entire supply chain were particularly impressive." (Machinery Manufacturer)

・"I strongly felt the necessity of integrating the supply chain into BCP planning." (Chemical Manufacturer)

・"I was reminded of the importance of BCP preparedness." (Automotive Parts Manufacturer)

Second Supply Chain BCP Seminar to Be Held

In response to the high level of interest, a second seminar will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

"Reassessing BCP Across the Entire Supply Chain – Key Points in Industry-Specific Vendor Risk Assessment"

Date & Time: Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 10:00–11:30 (Registration from 9:30)

Venue: Station Conference Tokyo 605-A (6th floor, Sapia Tower / Direct access from Tokyo Station JR Nihonbashi Exit)

Speakers: Ken Mori (Mori General Research Institute), Wataru Moritani (Atomitech Inc.)

Admission Fee: Free (Pre-registration required)

Capacity: 30 participants

The second seminar will delve deeper into key points for vendor risk assessment, considering the differing risk structures across industries such as manufacturing, specialized services, and general services. Participation is open to those who did not attend the first seminar.

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About VendorTrustLink

VendorTrustLink is a cloud-based third-party risk management service that centralizes risk oversight for vendors and business partners. It streamlines the entire vendor management process through features such as automated distribution, collection, and aggregation of checklists for security, compliance, and quality management, centralized vendor information management, and AI-assisted evaluation. A key advantage is the ability to continuously visualize and manage each partner’s risk status while minimizing workload, even as the number of vendors increases.

https://atomitech.jp/vendortrustlink/

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. What is vendor risk? A. Vendor risk refers to potential risks to a company arising from its vendors or business partners. This includes cybersecurity risks such as data breaches, product defects in outsourced manufacturing, business disruptions due to natural disasters or bankruptcy, reputational risks from ties to anti-social forces, and labor and human rights risks such as harassment and human rights violations.

Q. What is vendor risk management? A. Vendor risk management is the practice of investigating and evaluating the risk mitigation measures of vendors and business partners to continuously monitor and manage risks. It is essential to prevent vendor-related issues from affecting the company’s operations and reputation, but the number of entities to manage increases as the number of vendors grows.

Q. How is vendor risk management generally conducted? A. Typically, it involves investigating and evaluating vendors’ risk mitigation measures and continuously monitoring them post-contract. Investigation methods include checklist-based verification of countermeasures, on-site audits, third-party investigations such as credit and anti-social force checks, and verification of public information and official certifications.

Q. What is the difference between checklist-based verification and individual investigations? A. Checklist-based verification involves requesting vendors to conduct self-assessments and collecting their responses. It allows cost-effective and uniform assessment of many vendors, but common questions may limit understanding of individual circumstances, and response accuracy depends on the vendor. Individual investigations involve direct visits or interviews to verify vendor conditions. They allow deeper insights into specific situations but require prior agreements and confidentiality clauses, and the quality of investigation depends on the skill of the personnel.

Q. How does VendorTrustLink differ from Excel or email-based vendor management? A. VendorTrustLink streamlines the distribution, collection, and aggregation of checklists while centralizing scattered responses and evaluations. In contrast, Excel and email-based operations require significant effort for individual distribution and collection tracking, and it is difficult to maintain an up-to-date view of response status. VendorTrustLink enables end-to-end management from mass distribution to aggregation and tracking of collection status.

Q. Which types of companies is VendorTrustLink suitable for? A. It is ideal for companies struggling with the time-consuming process of sending, collecting, and aggregating checklists, or those facing challenges with inconsistent, person-dependent risk management. It is also suitable for companies seeking a scalable system to maintain vendor oversight without increasing workload as their vendor base grows.