Leveraging the strengths of diversified management, we bring Japanese food to the world—accelerating our entry into global markets with "Omakase Trading" (a service that handles all aspects of trade).Nippon Glocal Business Co., Ltd.

Could you tell us what led you to introduce STANDAGE's automated trading service this time?

Before implementing "Omakase Trade," our company lacked the necessary export expertise and faced significant challenges in export operations, such as customs clearance procedures and organizing documentation related to our goods. We were desperate to find a solution when we had the opportunity to attend an online seminar offered by STANDAGE. At that seminar, we learned about "Omakase Trade," a service that allows us to entrust all our trade operations to them, and we found it very appealing.

Furthermore, with "Omakase Trading," the staff have strong connections to support expansion into various countries, and we felt that it offered the possibility of market development that would have been difficult to achieve on our own. These points were the main reasons why we decided to implement it.

What exactly did it entail?

Since implementing "Omakase Trading," what we've found particularly valuable is the support provided by our assigned representative. Previously, our interactions were mainly online, but recently we had the opportunity to meet with our representative in person, and we were amazed by their extensive network. Leveraging this network allows us to approach various countries, which has become a significant strength for us.

Furthermore, "Omakase Trading" is more cost-effective than hiring new personnel, and the ability to immediately utilize professionals with specialized knowledge is extremely efficient. By using this service, we feel that the burden of trade operations has been reduced, and we can proceed with our work smoothly.

What results have you achieved since implementing it?

Currently, we are not yet at the stage where we can see immediate, tangible results, but we are working diligently every day in cooperation with the person in charge. We are currently building a system for transporting frozen sake overseas, and are preparing to export sake and other Japanese food products to countries that do not have freezing facilities. In the future, we would like to fully launch our efforts to transport frozen goods to a variety of countries.

We are also currently preparing to exhibit at a trade show in Dubai. We believe that participating in such trade shows will strengthen our appeal to overseas markets and lead to future developments.

What kind of support do you expect from Omakase Trading in the future?

Our goal is to expand our Japanese food products, including our sake, to the global market. We expect STANDAGE to go beyond simply assisting with logistics procedures; we also hope they will provide us with access to markets and trade shows that we wouldn't otherwise have access to. In particular, we want to leverage STANDAGE's extensive network to strengthen our collaboration with more business partners and suppliers, especially regarding the tax systems and regulations of each country.

Comment from Mr. Orimoto of Japan Glocal Business

While it will take some time for tangible results to become apparent, using "Omakase Trade" allows us to confidently entrust our operations to a dedicated representative who provides constant support regarding trade know-how and procedures. In the future, we hope to expand our business with even more countries and achieve results together with STANDAGE without being constrained by contract term limitations.