The Japan Productivity Center (JPC) is a non-profit organization (NPO) and non-governmental organization (NGO) established in April 1994 through the merging of the Japan Productivity Center (JPC) and the Social and Economic Congress of Japan (SECJ).

The JPC was established in 1955 by a Cabinet meeting to enhance the economic development of postwar Japan through the productivity movement. Since then, JPC continued to play a major role in promoting productivity in Japan’s industrial society and in improving the quality of people’s lives.

The SECJ was founded in 1973 with the objective of realizing a welfare society. It endeavored to develop a national consensus by addressing and presenting proposals for issues of national interest, such as welfare, energy, and the environment.

The wealth of accomplishments achieved by these two organizations formed the foundation of the JPC-SED, which was renamed as JPC in 2009. Aiming to realize a more stable and prosperous society, the new organization succeeded its parent organizations in forming policy proposals based on concrete studies and achieving national consensus.

The JPC also actively supports industries and public sector organizations in such areas as management innovation, modernization of labor-management relations, and human resources development.

Key stakeholders of JPC represent people in all walks of life. They include corporate executives, labor union leaders, academic experts, and heads of consumer groups. Their vast expertise and knowledge are invaluable to the activities of JPC’s various committees.

JPC’s productivity movement is supported by over 10,000 members, including corporations, labor unions, and various other organizations. Their support and its strong collaboration with seven regional productivity centers enable JPC to form a powerful nationwide network for the productivity movement in Japan.