The used car recycling business faces the challenge of exporting—taking the first step by outsourcing trade operations.Yasuda Sangyo Co., Ltd.

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

We had long aimed to expand our sales channels into overseas markets. While we had independently built a network of customers, a major obstacle to exporting was the lack of personnel within the company capable of handling trade operations. Furthermore, the process of assessing the reliability of overseas business partners, such as conducting credit checks, was still in its early stages, and as a result, we were unable to concretely move forward with our export business.

What we were looking for was not just a simple代行 (agency/outsourcing) service, but comprehensive support that included a consulting perspective. That's when we came across "Omakase Trading." After understanding the service through STANDAGE's seminar, we decided to implement it with the expectation that it could comprehensively solve our company's challenges.

What exactly did it entail?

Currently, STANDAGE has introduced us to several export projects, but we haven't yet reached the point of generating concrete sales. In particular, with regard to used car export projects, we recognize that there is room for improvement in aligning them with the market and business direction we envision. Moving forward, we hope that more accurate information and proposals will lead to the creation of mutually beneficial projects.

What effects have you seen since implementing it?

One year after implementation, we have not yet achieved tangible sales growth. While our basic policy of outsourcing trade operations remains unchanged, the decision-making process has been slower than initially anticipated. Therefore, at this stage, a clearer sharing of the overall picture and approach to the initiative is desired. Moving forward, we hope that more consistent support will lead to the establishment of a continuous and effective collaborative system.

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

Our ultimate goal is to establish a system for continuous trade. However, we do not plan to handle trade operations in-house; our policy is to continue outsourcing that area to external partners. We would like STANDAGE to continue supporting us as our outsourcing partner for these practical aspects. We hope that they will help us create small successes first, and then build upon that foundation to create a track record.

Comment from Mr. Oi of Yasuda Industries

At this point, we are not yet at a stage where we can speak about concrete results regarding the construction of trade sales. However, for companies that do not have dedicated trade resources within the company, we believe that "Omakase Trade" can be a great support in taking the first step into international trade. In fact, we believe that the reduction in workload by being freed from cumbersome paperwork and various procedures is a point that can be appreciated.