Since May 2025, Komori has been conducting a trial introduction of Microsoft Copilot--an AI service provided by Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd. --by granting general licenses to all PC users and assigning advanced licenses to selected employees. As part of this initiative, the company has promoted AI utilization among employees through online seminars, consultation sessions, and a dedicated support website. To date, a total of 397 participants have attended the seven online seminars.

To evaluate the outcomes of this trial implementation and related promotional activities, Komori organized the Copilot Utilization Idea Contest.

The contest featured presentations on practical examples of Copilot usage, the resulting benefits, and future possibilities. Sixteen proposals that passed departmental preliminary screenings were evaluated based on novelty, practicality, and effectiveness, and outstanding ideas were recognized.

The Grand Prize was awarded to the Brand Communication Department for its initiative titled: "Optimizing Promotional Content Production and Strengthening Brand Value with Copilot."

The Brand Communication Department utilized Copilot to address time and cost challenges in promotional content production. By generating copy aligned with the tone of existing catalogs and creating demo visuals that convey realistic usage scenarios for customers, the department significantly streamlined its production workflow. In addition, Copilot's code generation capabilities enabled team members without programming expertise to develop more interactive landing pages.

The following two departments received Excellence Awards:
・Procurement Department
・Electrical Equipment Development Department

Furthermore, partner companies participating as judges-- Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd. and SCSK Corporation--presented special awards to the following departments:
・Technology Management Dept. / System Development Department (Microsoft Special Award)
・Human Resources Department (SCSK Special Award)

During the event, President Mochida, serving as head of the judging panel, commented:
"By sharing AI-related knowledge and ideas as we did today, we create opportunities for learning. Every idea presented today was of such high quality that all of them were deserving of recognition."

The event also fostered cross-departmental interaction, with active exchanges of information related to Copilot, demonstrating strong potential for broader adoption across the organization.

Many participants expressed a strong desire for wider access to advanced licenses. As these licenses offer more sophisticated features, their full-scale implementation is expected to further enhance operational efficiency. Komori aims to eventually provide advanced licenses to all employees, creating an environment in which AI becomes a natural part of daily work and supports greater productivity throughout the organization.

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