The Current Situation of SBOM in Japan - Software Supply Chain Management and Implementation

Explore the evolving landscape of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) adoption in Japan through this insightful conference talk delivered by Japanese SBOM evangelist Ayumi Watanabe from Hitachi Solutions, Ltd. Gain deep analysis of unique supply chain issues facing Japanese companies and learn about their SBOM best practices. Understand how Japanese organizations have progressed in implementing SBOM since the U.S. Executive Order (EO #14028), including their approach to NTIA's minimum elements and automation of SBOM generation. Discover key insights into the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI)'s guidelines on SBOM implementation, including details about their July 2023 guide and the anticipated second version. Learn about the current maturity levels, challenges, and practical experiences of Japanese companies in SBOM implementation through the perspective of an advisor to METI's SBOM PoC project.