Trancom ITS (certain technology)

Accenture acquired digital engineering and operational technology capabilities from Trancom ITS, a Japanese logistics technology services provider. The acquisition, which brought over 190 employees, enables Accenture’s Industry X service to offer more hyper-automation solutions, which manufacturing and logistics businesses in Japan are demanding to become more efficient and sustainable.

Trancom ITS is a subsidiary of major Japanese logistics company Trancom, which provides technology services to its parent and other Japanese companies in the logistics, manufacturing and information technology industries.

“We’re seeing significant demand from clients to help them automate manual processes in factories and warehouses,” said Tatsuya Nakayabu, senior managing director and lead for Accenture Industry X in Japan. “By combining assets from Trancom ITS with our AI and robotics capabilities, we can drive more value from these processes for clients and help them become more sustainable.”