Plus W Completes 'Bootcamp Series ~Project Management~' Practical Talent Development Program for Morinaga Milk to Accelerate DX; Phase 2 to Start in April 2026

Plus W Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Machiko Sakurai) has conducted a tailored practical PM talent development program, 'Bootcamp Series ~Project Management Edition~,' for Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoichi Ohnuki). This initiative was launched in response to the urgent need for PM talent to achieve the 'Morinaga Milk Group 10-Year Vision.' The program utilized Morinaga's actual ongoing projects as subjects for training, accompanied by Plus W's hands-on support. Furthermore, Phase 2 will commence in April 2026, aiming to expand the curriculum and evolve into a program that delivers results for participants regardless of their DX experience level.

Background: Developing PM Talent In promoting digital transformation (DX), developing PM talent who can lead projects to success is a priority for many companies. Since fiscal 2025, Plus W has been building a PM talent development framework for employees in charge of DX at Morinaga Milk. This framework operates as a three-pillar ecosystem: 'Practical Lectures, Practical Support (OJT), and Follow-ups.'

- Practical Lectures: First-line PM experts teach using real on-site projects (Bootcamp Series). - Practical Support: OJT through accompaniment in individual projects. - Follow-ups: Practical exercises such as case studies based on real projects.

The core of this ecosystem is the Bootcamp program. Top-tier PM experts who manage large-scale projects were invited as instructors. Participants worked on their own real-world assignments, covering basic project management to solving specific obstacles through intensive coaching ('Wall-climbing') based on the instructors' expertise.

Overview and Results of Bootcamp 2025 - Period: Weekly from April 24 to June 18, 2025. - Participants: 4 selected members from the IT Reform Promotion Department, ranging from junior to mid-career. - Instructor: A DX expert who has overseen large projects at major enterprises. - Curriculum: 8 lectures covering roles, requirements definition, vendor management, and project planning. - Format: Hybrid (in-person/online) using online whiteboards for real-time feedback and individual follow-ups.

Actual Projects Tackled: - Implementation of a data analysis platform for marketing. - Refreshing hardware terminals in light of OS expiration. - Database migration planning and execution. - Digitization of reporting forms at production sites.

Feedback and Achievements: Participants reported high satisfaction, valuing the ability to receive feedback on their specific projects from high-level instructors. Outcomes included improved mindset as PM talent, better QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) management in high-difficulty schedules, and thorough requirement definition for new projects. Phase 2 starting in April 2026 will challenge more diverse participants to create results across the organization.