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Sazo specializes in constructing a global e-commerce and logistics network with AI.

Kamereo is a B2B distributor specializing in the food and beverage industry, utilizing technology to enhance the supply chain process for restaurants. The company provides a comprehensive marketplace that connects restaurants with suppliers, streamlining the purchasing and sourcing experience. With an emphasis on competitive pricing and user-friendly order management, Kamereo's platform allows businesses to efficiently track and analyze their orders. By simplifying the supply chain, Kamereo enables F&B store owners to save both time and money while prioritizing customer satisfaction.

ZABoooN is a shipping company that specializes in crew labor management, movement management, and ship management services. It has developed a maritime platform that connects ships with land operations, simplifying the management of maritime activities. The platform's ship management feature allows for easy attendance registration of seafarers through a mobile device, streamlining the labor management process. This functionality automatically generates a labor-management record book, which enhances operational efficiency and reduces costs for clients by utilizing cloud services.

OpenLogi Inc. is a Tokyo-based logistics platform established in December 2013, designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and freelancers. The company offers an outsourced logistics solution that includes features such as warehouse inspection, storage, shipping, and management of returned merchandise, all accessible through a user-friendly dashboard. By leveraging unused warehouse assets and optimizing logistics operations, OpenLogi provides affordable rates and innovative technology to streamline warehouse control systems. Founded by Hidetsugu Ito, who previously worked on the Japanese magazine subscription service Fujisan.co.jp, OpenLogi aims to address the logistics challenges faced by small e-commerce businesses in Japan.

X Mile is a human resources platform focused on connecting logistics companies with drivers. It develops a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution aimed at addressing workforce challenges, such as labor shortages and low productivity. The platform operates by providing recruitment services across various sectors, including logistics, automobile maintenance, and construction. By supporting agents in these fields, X Mile enhances operational efficiency and helps increase sales for non-desk businesses, facilitating better management and workforce solutions.

Antway is a food delivery service that focuses on providing refrigerated side dishes prepared by chefs. Operating under the brand tsukurioki, the company aims to remove cooking responsibilities from households by offering handmade dishes that reflect home-cooked quality. Each meal is thoughtfully prepared and packaged in specialized containers, ensuring that customers receive authentic culinary experiences that cannot be replaced by supermarket products or frozen food. Through this platform, Antway enables individuals to enjoy the comfort of homemade meals without the effort of cooking, appealing to those seeking convenience and quality in their dining options.

LexxPluss develops advanced automated transport robot systems tailored for logistics warehouses, addressing the ongoing labor shortage exacerbated by the surge in online shopping. The company's robots employ both autonomous and guided driving modes, allowing them to navigate complex environments with precision. By focusing on cost-effectiveness, on-site safety, and user experience, LexxPluss aims to help businesses automate operations that have traditionally relied heavily on human labor. This innovative approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also improves the safety of essential workers in the field, ultimately supporting the logistics industry’s evolving needs.

Celonis is a company that specializes in execution management, focusing on optimizing and analyzing business processes across various industries, including production, human resources, and logistics. Its core product, the Celonis Execution Management System (EMS), utilizes advanced process mining technology to enhance productivity and streamline operations. The EMS provides a comprehensive suite of tools and applications, including Celonis Studio, designed for business executives and users to effectively manage execution across analytics, strategy, planning, and automation. By offering unique software solutions, Celonis enables organizations to improve process transparency and efficiency, ultimately unlocking their full execution capacity.

LexxPluss develops advanced automated transport robot systems tailored for logistics warehouses, addressing the ongoing labor shortage exacerbated by the surge in online shopping. The company's robots employ both autonomous and guided driving modes, allowing them to navigate complex environments with precision. By focusing on cost-effectiveness, on-site safety, and user experience, LexxPluss aims to help businesses automate operations that have traditionally relied heavily on human labor. This innovative approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also improves the safety of essential workers in the field, ultimately supporting the logistics industry’s evolving needs.

Hacobu Co., Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing logistics applications and hardware. The company's core offering is MOVO, an integrated operation management system centered around in-vehicle terminals. MOVO connects carriers and shipping companies, streamlining delivery processes and providing tools to support shipping company management. By accumulating distribution data from various companies, Hacobu aims to optimize the entire physical distribution system, with the ultimate goal of enhancing logistics efficiency.

Brandit Co., Ltd., established in 2019 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in direct-to-consumer (D2C) fashion technology. The company creates and manages its own D2C fashion brand, "TRUNC 88", while also offering a comprehensive platform, "BRANDIT", that empowers other businesses to launch and manage their own D2C brands. Brandit's services span in-house production, inventory management, marketing, analysis, and logistics, providing end-to-end support for fashion businesses seeking to engage directly with consumers.

Okan is a food service provider specializing in the delivery of Japanese deli foods for both corporations and individual consumers. The company aims to enhance the quality of life for working individuals by offering a meal delivery platform that provides nutritious and healthy food options. Okan's services include a stored meal program that allows employees to receive meals that can be refrigerated for up to one month, promoting convenience while ensuring access to quality nutrition. By focusing on the well-being of workers, Okan seeks to create a balance between work and life, ultimately fostering a healthier and more prosperous workforce.

OpenLogi Inc. is a Tokyo-based logistics platform established in December 2013, designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and freelancers. The company offers an outsourced logistics solution that includes features such as warehouse inspection, storage, shipping, and management of returned merchandise, all accessible through a user-friendly dashboard. By leveraging unused warehouse assets and optimizing logistics operations, OpenLogi provides affordable rates and innovative technology to streamline warehouse control systems. Founded by Hidetsugu Ito, who previously worked on the Japanese magazine subscription service Fujisan.co.jp, OpenLogi aims to address the logistics challenges faced by small e-commerce businesses in Japan.

Hachimenroppi Inc. is a fish delivery service based in Chuo, Japan, that specializes in supplying fresh seafood to Japanese restaurants and diners. Established in 2007 and rebranded in 2011, the company sources fish from markets and brokers, ensuring quality and freshness in its offerings. In addition to its core fish delivery service, Hachimenroppi operates an e-commerce platform that caters to the needs of restaurants by providing a variety of fresh and frozen foods, including marine products, fruits, vegetables, meat, cereals, and noodles. The platform leverages technology to understand market demands, allowing for efficient and affordable delivery of high-quality ingredients to its customers.

SmartDrive Systems, Inc., established in 2004, is a leading provider of video-based safety and transportation intelligence software. Headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in the UK and India, the company offers a suite of solutions including SmartDrive Safety, SmartDrive Fuel, SmartDrive Advantage, and SmartIQ. These solutions leverage video, audio, and vehicle data to provide real-time, actionable insights to fleet managers and drivers, enabling them to improve driving skills, enhance safety, reduce fuel costs, and increase overall operational efficiency. SmartDrive's offerings are designed to serve a wide range of industries, including waste management, retail, food distribution, transit, and armored car services, both in the United States and internationally.

Hachimenroppi Inc. is a fish delivery service based in Chuo, Japan, that specializes in supplying fresh seafood to Japanese restaurants and diners. Established in 2007 and rebranded in 2011, the company sources fish from markets and brokers, ensuring quality and freshness in its offerings. In addition to its core fish delivery service, Hachimenroppi operates an e-commerce platform that caters to the needs of restaurants by providing a variety of fresh and frozen foods, including marine products, fruits, vegetables, meat, cereals, and noodles. The platform leverages technology to understand market demands, allowing for efficient and affordable delivery of high-quality ingredients to its customers.

Hacobu Co., Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing logistics applications and hardware. The company's core offering is MOVO, an integrated operation management system centered around in-vehicle terminals. MOVO connects carriers and shipping companies, streamlining delivery processes and providing tools to support shipping company management. By accumulating distribution data from various companies, Hacobu aims to optimize the entire physical distribution system, with the ultimate goal of enhancing logistics efficiency.

OpenLogi Inc. is a Tokyo-based logistics platform established in December 2013, designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and freelancers. The company offers an outsourced logistics solution that includes features such as warehouse inspection, storage, shipping, and management of returned merchandise, all accessible through a user-friendly dashboard. By leveraging unused warehouse assets and optimizing logistics operations, OpenLogi provides affordable rates and innovative technology to streamline warehouse control systems. Founded by Hidetsugu Ito, who previously worked on the Japanese magazine subscription service Fujisan.co.jp, OpenLogi aims to address the logistics challenges faced by small e-commerce businesses in Japan.

Okan is a food service provider specializing in the delivery of Japanese deli foods for both corporations and individual consumers. The company aims to enhance the quality of life for working individuals by offering a meal delivery platform that provides nutritious and healthy food options. Okan's services include a stored meal program that allows employees to receive meals that can be refrigerated for up to one month, promoting convenience while ensuring access to quality nutrition. By focusing on the well-being of workers, Okan seeks to create a balance between work and life, ultimately fostering a healthier and more prosperous workforce.

Kyoto Robotics Corporation is a robotics and automation company based in Kusatsu, Japan, founded in 2000. The company specializes in developing intelligent picking robots tailored for logistics systems, focusing on applications such as palletizing and piece-picking. Kyoto Robotics offers advanced solutions that incorporate a 3D robot vision system capable of object recognition and pose estimation, allowing the robots to intelligently navigate and control their movements. In addition to its robotic products, the company also provides technical support services to ensure effective integration and operation. Formerly known as 3D MEDiA Co., Ltd., Kyoto Robotics adopted its current name in January 2018.