Ricoh Asia Pacific Establishes Malaysia Hub for Digital Transformation

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01 Oct, 2024, 08:30 CST

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Asia Pacific today announced the official opening of Ricoh Business Services Asia Pacific (RBS) in Malaysia, marking a significant milestone in the company's transformation journey and commitment to operational excellence across the Asia-Pacific region. The new RBS entity will serve as a central hub for Ricoh's shared services, accelerating transformation efforts and enhancing the quality of services offered to customers and stakeholders alike.

Malaysia was chosen as the base for RBS due to its strategic location at the heart of Southeast Asia, providing excellent connectivity to key regional markets. Additionally, Malaysia offers a robust infrastructure and a highly skilled workforce, making it an ideal environment for RBS's operations. These factors, combined with supportive government policies that encourage foreign investment, make Malaysia a compelling destination for multinational companies like Ricoh.

"Malaysia offers a unique combination of strategic advantages, from its geographical location to its deep talent pool," said Masayuki Mori, President of Ricoh Business Services. "This investment reflects our confidence in Malaysia's potential and is critical to achieving our regional goals."

The establishment of RBS will enable Ricoh to centralise essential functions such as IT, finance, HR, and supply chain management, allowing for streamlined processes and improved efficiency across the region. By consolidating these operations, Ricoh will reduce costs and drive greater value for both the company and its customers. This centralised approach will support Ricoh's long-term growth ambitions and help maximise return on investment across its APAC operations.

In addition to operational efficiency, RBS will have a positive impact on the local economy by creating skilled jobs and providing development opportunities for Malaysian professionals. Ricoh is committed to fostering local talent through training programs and regional collaboration initiatives, contributing to both the professional growth of employees and the economic development of Malaysia. This investment highlights Ricoh's broader vision of empowering its people and driving innovation throughout the region.

"This is just the beginning of an exciting journey," Mori added. "With RBS at the heart of our operations, we are well-positioned to become the most trusted digital transformation and workplace service partner in the region. We look forward to building a future where innovation and operational excellence lead the way for Ricoh, our employees, and our customers."

About Ricoh

Ricoh is a leading provider of integrated digital services and print and imaging solutions designed to support the digital transformation of workplaces, workspaces and optimise business performance.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh's global operation reaches customers in approximately 200 countries and regions, supported by cultivated knowledge, technologies, and organisational capabilities nurtured over its 85-year history. In the financial year ended March 2024, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,348 billion yen (approx. 15.5 billion USD).

It is Ricoh's mission and vision to empower individuals to find 'Fulfillment through Work' by understanding and transforming how people work so we can unleash their potential and creativity to realise a sustainable future.

For further information, please visit www.ricoh.com

SOURCE Ricoh Asia Pacific Pte Ltd