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Priding itself on user experience , Konami ’ s hardware , software , and systems start with not only an idea , but with an experience in mind . While cutting-edge technology is crucial , it must be paired with a game that evokes emotions of escape , joy , delight , invigoration , and satisfaction . This is what makes Konami so unique ; its games capture these unique qualities with an ability to make inorganic objects spring to life and spark a connection with the user .
The company ’ s impressive , stateof-the-art facility next to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas , Nevada , stands at over 300,000 square feet and demonstrates the company ’ s commitment to serving the gaming industry across North America , Europe , Latin America , and Australiasia . From this site , Konami designs , produces , and sells its imaginative gaming entertainment , as well as its award-winning SYNKROS ® casino management system .
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To learn more about Konami and its supply chain specifically , we sit down with Noah VanWetten , Director of Supply Chain and Purchasing . As a procurement professional , Noah joined Konami in July 2022 , with proven experience in demand planning , retail management , procurement , vendor management , data analysis , inventory control ,
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