The Institute will serve dual functions, a “think-tank function” to research the impact the economy and society will have on future trends and business management, and an “advisory function” whereby, based on the fruits of its research, the Institute will give advice to and raise issues with Ricoh senior management.

With the establishment of this Institute, Ricoh will gain an accurate understanding of the structural changes taking place in society against a backdrop of growing change in the business environment, at the same time conducting penetrating independent analyses in light of Ricoh’s own business conditions.