Japan Tobacco
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Tokyo, 105-6927,
Japan
Tokyo, 105-6927,
Japan
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Manufacturing
Japan Tobacco Technographics
Japan Tobacco Software Purchases and Digital Transformation Initiatives
Discover the latest software purchases and digital transformation initiatives being undertaken by Japan Tobacco and its business and technology executives. Each quarter our research team identifies on-prem and cloud applications that are being used by the 53593 Japan Tobacco employees from the public (Press Releases, Customer References, Testimonials, Case Studies and Success Stories) and proprietary sources.
During our research, we have identified that Japan Tobacco has purchased the following applications: SAP S/4 HANA for ERP Financial in 2016, SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central for Core HR in 2017, QAD Adaptive ERP (ex MFG/PRO) for Manufacturing ERP in 2013 and the related IT decision-makers and key stakeholders.
Our database provides customer insight and contextual information on which enterprise applications and software systems Japan Tobacco is running and its propensity to invest more and deepen its relationship with SAP , QAD , Microsoft or identify new suppliers as part of their overall Digital and IT transformation projects to stay competitive, fend off threats from disruptive forces, or comply with internal mandates to improve overall enterprise efficiency.
We have been analyzing Japan Tobacco revenues, which have grown to $21.54 billion in 2024, plus its IT budget and roadmap, cloud software purchases, aggregating massive amounts of data points that form the basis of our forecast assumptions for Japan Tobacco intention to invest in emerging technologies such as AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Blockchain, Autonomous Database or in cloud-based ERP, HCM, CRM, EPM, Procurement or Treasury applications.
Japan Tobacco Data, Technology Stack, and Enterprise Applications
ERP Financial Management
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| SAP | SAP ERP ECC 6.0 | SAP S/4 HANA | ERP Financial | ERP Financial Management | n/a | 2016 | 2016 |
In 2016, Japan Tobacco implemented SAP S/4 HANA as its ERP Financial platform, migrating from SAP ERP ECC 6.0. The deployment targeted the company's corporate finance and controlling functions and was positioned by leadership as a strategic response to industry change.
Implementation centered on core financial modules including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, and Controlling, configured to leverage SAP S/4 HANA real time accounting and the simplified data model. SAP S/4 HANA was used to consolidate financial master data, standardize chart of accounts elements, and streamline period end close and statutory reporting workflows.
The migration moved transactional and master data from SAP ERP ECC 6.0 into SAP S/4 HANA to maintain continuity within the SAP landscape. Configuration emphasized finance domain controls and orchestration of accounting events to support centralized financial operations across business units.
Governance focused on finance process harmonization, change control for chart of accounts and master data, and a phased cutover aligned to accounting cycles. Japan Tobacco positioned the SAP S/4 HANA implementation as an opportunity to adapt finance operations in a changing manufacturing industry.
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ERP Financial | ERP Financial Management |
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2013 | 2013 |
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Expense Management | ERP Financial Management |
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2015 | 2015 |
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HCM
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Market |
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| SAP | Legacy | SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central | Core HR | HCM | n/a | 2017 | 2017 |
In 2017 Japan Tobacco implemented SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central as a cloud-based Core HR system to centralize employee master data and standard HR process management. SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central serves as the primary cloud HR application for core human resources functions across the company.
The deployment emphasized Core HR capabilities including employee master records, organizational management, position and job structures, and lifecycle transactions such as hire, transfer, and termination, alongside standard HR reporting and workflow-driven approvals. Configuration work focused on aligning role-based security, global and local data models, and automated HR transaction flows consistent with Core HR practices.
The implementation included integration planning with Concur for travel management to connect travel and expense workflows with employee profiles and approval chains. Governance centered on centralized HR master data stewardship, process standardization for HR transactional workflows, and phased rollout to align HR operations with the new cloud-based SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central environment.
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Recruiting, Applicant Tracking System | HCM |
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2016 | 2016 |
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Talent Management | HCM |
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2016 | 2016 |
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ERP Services and Operations
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| QAD | Legacy | QAD Adaptive ERP (ex MFG/PRO) | Manufacturing ERP | ERP Services and Operations | n/a | 2013 | 2013 |
In 2013, Japan Tobacco implemented QAD Adaptive ERP (ex MFG/PRO). The deployment introduced QAD Adaptive ERP as a Manufacturing ERP solution to support core manufacturing processes and related business functions within the company.
Configuration and functional scope centered on manufacturing operations, sales and distribution, accounting, and supply chain planning and execution, reflecting QAD Adaptive ERP capabilities for production control, inventory management and supply chain orchestration. Implementation work emphasized application level configuration and process standardization to support production scheduling and inventory visibility across manufacturing sites.
The QAD implementation exists within a multi ERP landscape alongside SAP, with both systems used for Manufacturing, Sales & Distribution, Accounting and Supply Chain planning and execution. The broader technology stack documented at the time included Siebel for CRM and Microsoft solutions for office automation and collaboration, and QAD Adaptive ERP was implemented to operate with these platforms to enable order to cash, demand fulfillment and financial posting workflows.
Operational governance was adapted to manage cross system process ownership spanning manufacturing, supply chain, sales and finance, with coordinated data flows and process handoffs between QAD Adaptive ERP, SAP and Siebel. Japan Tobacco’s 2013 rollout of QAD Adaptive ERP reflects a platform specific implementation that centralizes manufacturing and supply chain business functions within a broader enterprise application portfolio.
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Travel Management | ERP Services and Operations |
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2015 | 2015 |
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Analytics and BI
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Analytics and BI | Analytics and BI |
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2016 | 2018 |
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Analytics and BI | Analytics and BI |
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2017 | 2018 |
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Data Warehouse | Analytics and BI |
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2008 | 2008 |
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Blockchain
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Blockchain Platform | Blockchain |
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2019 | 2019 |
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Collaboration
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Audio Video and Web Conferencing | Collaboration |
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2017 | 2017 |
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Audio Video and Web Conferencing | Collaboration |
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2017 | 2017 |
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Collaboration | Collaboration |
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2015 | 2015 |
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Collaboration | Collaboration |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Collaboration | Collaboration |
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2023 | 2023 |
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Content Management
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Digital Asset Management | Content Management |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Digital Signing | Content Management |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Web Content Management | Content Management |
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2020 | 2020 |
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SCM
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Transportation Management | SCM |
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2011 | 2011 |
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CRM
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CRM | CRM |
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2015 | 2015 |
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Customer Experience | CRM |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Marketing Automation | CRM |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Tag Management | CRM |
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2015 | 2015 |
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EPM
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EPM | EPM |
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2017 | 2017 |
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Financial Consolidation and Close | EPM |
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2017 | 2017 |
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ITSM
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Application Performance Management | ITSM |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Application Performance Management | ITSM |
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2018 | 2018 |
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IT Service Management | ITSM |
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2018 | 2018 |
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TRM
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Governance, Risk and Compliance | TRM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Governance, Risk and Compliance | TRM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Treasury Management | TRM |
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2017 | 2017 |
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IaaS
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2014 | 2014 |
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2023 | 2023 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2017 | 2017 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2015 | 2015 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2015 | 2015 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2022 | 2022 |
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CyberSecurity
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Identity and Access Management (IAM) | CyberSecurity |
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2024 | 2024 |
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Web Application Firewalls (WAF) | CyberSecurity |
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2015 | 2015 |
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IT Decision Makers and Key Stakeholders at Japan Tobacco
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Apps Being Evaluated by Japan Tobacco Executives
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FAQ - APPS RUN THE WORLD Japan Tobacco Technographics
Japan Tobacco is a Manufacturing organization based in Japan,
with around 53593 employees and annual revenues of $21.54 billion.
Japan Tobacco operates a diverse technology stack with applications such as
SAP S/4 HANA, SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and QAD Adaptive ERP (ex MFG/PRO),
covering areas like ERP Financial, Core HR and Manufacturing ERP.
Japan Tobacco has invested in cloud applications and AI-driven platforms to optimize efficiency and growth,
collaborating with vendors such as SAP and QAD.
Japan Tobacco recently adopted applications including
DocuSign eSignature in 2021, OneTrust Cookie Consent in 2021 and OneTrust CookiePro in 2021,
highlighting its ongoing modernization strategy.
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