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Mizuno Technographics
Mizuno Technographics, Software Purchases, AI and Digital Transformation Initiatives
Discover the latest software purchases and digital transformation initiatives being undertaken by Mizuno and its business and technology executives. Each quarter our research team identifies on-prem and cloud applications that are being used by the 3584 Mizuno employees from the public (Press Releases, Customer References, Testimonials, Case Studies and Success Stories) and proprietary sources.
During our research, we have identified that Mizuno has purchased the following applications: Insightsoftware Hubble for Analytics and BI in 2019, Centric PLM for Product Lifecycle Management in 2024 and the related IT decision-makers and key stakeholders.
Our database provides customer insight and contextual information on which enterprise applications and software systems Mizuno is running and its propensity to invest more and deepen its relationship with Insightsoftware , Centric Software 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 Mizuno revenues, which have grown to $880.0 million 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 Mizuno 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.
Mizuno Tech Stack and Enterprise Applications
Mizuno Analytics and BI
Vendor |
Previous System |
Application |
Category |
Market |
VAR/SI |
When |
Live |
Insight |
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| Insightsoftware | Legacy | Insightsoftware Hubble | Analytics and BI | Analytics and BI | n/a | 2019 | 2019 |
In 2019, Mizuno implemented Insightsoftware Hubble, an Analytics and BI application, to centralize finance reporting and operationalize ERP reporting workflows. The deployment targeted finance users and established Insightsoftware Hubble as the primary reporting layer for Mizuno in EMEA, linking ERP transaction data to standard financial reporting and inquiry processes.
The implementation leveraged hundreds of pre built reports and the platform’s inquiry engine to reduce report creation time, with finance users able to populate standard reports in mere seconds. Insightsoftware Hubble was configured to deliver rapid time to value, the team reported being up and running in one day, and the application’s reporting and inquiry capabilities were used to standardize operational reporting across finance teams.
Integration with JD Edwards was a key architectural signal, Mizuno citing a favorable partnership that ensured ongoing updates and feature alignment between Insightsoftware Hubble and JD Edwards. Operational scope covered finance departments across EMEA, and the company indicated plans to extend usage into analytics and planning products to further refine ERP data consumption.
Governance and rollout emphasized service responsiveness, with Mizuno crediting high levels of service during and after implementation. Hubble now sits at the core of Mizuno’s reporting strategy in EMEA, supporting finance reporting workflows and serving as the foundation for future analytics and planning initiatives.
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Mizuno PLM and Engineering
Vendor |
Previous System |
Application |
Category |
Market |
VAR/SI |
When |
Live |
Insight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centric Software | Legacy | Centric PLM | Product Lifecycle Management | PLM and Engineering | n/a | 2024 | 2024 |
In 2024, Mizuno selected Centric PLM to streamline product development and increase market responsiveness. Mizuno Corporation, a global sports equipment, apparel and footwear manufacturer with head offices in Osaka and Tokyo, positioned the Product Lifecycle Management deployment to support its global apparel product teams and the Osaka innovation center as part of a growth and agility initiative.
Centric PLM will be configured as a modular Product Lifecycle Management platform, implementing core functions including line planning, product specification, materials management, calendar management, product sourcing, process management and quality control. The implementation emphasizes configurable workflows, centralized specification and materials libraries, calendar synchronization and automated process steps to accelerate product development cycles and reduce manual administration.
Operational coverage will span product development, procurement, sourcing, quality assurance and merchandising teams, providing unified product data across Mizuno’s direct channels, retail partners and corporate accounts. Mizuno teams will use Centric PLM to access real time product data, improve cross functional collaboration and make faster, coordinated decisions across global development calendars.
Governance will concentrate on consolidating approvals, standardizing data models and orchestrating development workflows to remove bottlenecks and enforce process controls. Calendar management and process management modules will underpin change control and release gating across global teams to ensure consistent quality and timing.
Mizuno leadership expects reduced administrative time and improved productivity by removing bottlenecks and streamlining workflows, and Centric Software states that Centric PLM can deliver up to 50% improvement in productivity and a 60% decrease in time to market according to vendor statements. The deployment is focused on providing visibility and control over the entire product development lifecycle to support Mizuno’s continued global expansion.
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IT Decision Makers and Key Stakeholders at Mizuno
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Apps Being Evaluated by Mizuno Executives
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