Kao Receives Japanese Government Recognition For IT Innovations

Kao Corporation said it has been selected by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and by the Tokyo Stock Exchange as a Competitive IT Strategy Company. Recognizing Kao's efforts to leverage IT to further its global expansion efforts, the award also highlights the company's implementation of a global cash management system designed to optimize investment efficiency. Also, Kao has established a system for applying its data analysis expertise to big data collected by retail partners.