Having previously engaged in research into plant design, production systems, supply chain management (SCM) systems, and service design, he is currently engaged in the formulation and implementation of strategies for open innovation through collaborative creation. He has also previously worked on the development of production control systems for computer products and SCM systems for semiconductors; mechanical maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) parts; and apparel. He took up his current appointment in 2019. He holds a doctorate in engineering and has served as a lecturer at the School of Information-Oriented Management, Sanno University; a Research Executive at the Supply Chain & Logistics Institute at Georgia Tech; an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, Hokkaido University; and at the Faculty of Urban Liberal Arts, Tokyo Metropolitan University. Accomplishments include winning the 2009 Practice Award of the Operations Research Society of Japan, 2013 Best Practice Award of the Japan Industrial Management Association, and 2014 IEOM Outstanding Industry Award.