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An online event to consider the future of procurement and purchasing for all leaders responsible for corporate transformation. In light of the looming deadline towards the "cliff of 2025" and the spread of the COVID-19 virus, there has been a significant increase in the urgency of digital transformation (DX) initiatives. However, many companies still report that they are exploring the DX of procurement and purchasing. Among various company-wide business improvement measures, managing indirect material purchasing is an area that can be immediately addressed and is likely to yield results. By introducing and embedding common management rules across the organization, the visibility of purchasing can be greatly enhanced, allowing for the establishment of the data and systems necessary to advance procurement and purchasing DX. By collaborating across the entire company and group, significant effects can be achieved in reducing business process costs, making it a crucial element to incorporate into cross-sectional projects such as business efficiency, DX, work style reform, and cost improvement. This time, we will present a live talk from experts leading such procurement and purchasing projects at the forefront, aiming to create an opportunity for many participating companies, especially those that have not yet fully engaged in indirect material purchasing or are struggling with internal penetration, to address their challenges together. We hope you will join us!

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IT products and services that solve our company's challenges, the latest industry trends Learning as a business person, special lectures by prominent figures Everything can be obtained by participating in the IT Trend EXPO. The IT product comparison site "IT Trend," used by approximately 40 million people annually, will hold an online exhibition. Numerous booths will be set up for AI, business automation, paperless and digitalization, and business efficiency improvement, and keynote speeches by experts leading each genre are a must-see! Additionally, on March 9 (Wednesday), there will be a session featuring Monotaro, so please register in advance and tune in! <Special Lectures> Mark Randolph (First lecture in Japan) Founder of Netflix / Bestselling author in the U.S. / Angel investor "Make the Impossible Possible! The Netflix Way to Success" Toru Hashimoto Former Governor of Osaka Prefecture / Former Mayor of Osaka City "Japan's New Path × Business - How to Create a System that Delivers Results, Hashimoto Style" and more... <Monotaro Session> March 9 (Wednesday) 17:45 Thoroughly reforming cumbersome expense reimbursement! Introducing systems that streamline accounting operations all at once!

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As we approach the 2025 deadline for digital transformation (DX) and in light of the spread of the COVID-19 virus, many companies are increasingly feeling a sense of urgency to fully engage in DX initiatives. However, there are still many voices expressing that they are still exploring the DX of procurement and purchasing. As a company-wide business improvement measure, managing indirect materials procurement is an area that can be immediately addressed and is likely to yield results quickly. By introducing and embedding common management rules across the organization, visibility in purchasing can be significantly enhanced, allowing for the establishment of the data and systems necessary to advance the DX of core operations. In this webinar, we will introduce a clear and practical approach to advancing indirect materials reform projects, incorporating specific case studies. We invite companies that have not yet fully engaged in indirect materials purchasing or are struggling with internal adoption to participate freely. <Recommended for the following individuals> - Those in corporate planning, general affairs, purchasing, procurement, or factory management who are currently facing challenges with indirect materials purchasing. - Those exploring reforms in indirect materials purchasing and looking to start centralized purchasing easily and without hassle. - Those who want to digitize analog business processes and achieve operational efficiency. - Those who are considering or implementing a purchasing system and are interested in catalog integration methods.

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The seminar has already concluded. With the application of the work style reform-related law "regulations on overtime work limits," the decrease in the working population and aging, along with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the digital transformation (DX) in the construction industry has been accelerating in recent years. On the other hand, has the DX in the procurement and purchasing area progressed? Many people may be facing issues such as: - "The purchasing sources and methods vary by construction site, making it difficult to visualize." - "Significant man-hours are required for the procurement, invoicing, and payment processing of goods." This time, we will welcome Nishimatsu Construction, which has achieved DX in the procurement and purchasing area to realize work style reform, and hold an online seminar in a panel discussion format. We will discuss the background of their introduction of Monotaro and the challenges they have solved since its implementation. We invite those in charge of management planning, purchasing, procurement, accounting, general affairs, etc., in the construction industry who have the following thoughts: - Those who have many administrative tasks on-site and feel challenges regarding work styles. - Those who want to promote DX in the purchasing area but are unsure how to proceed. - Those interested in the problem-solving methods for indirect material purchasing used by other companies. - Those who want to start centralized purchasing of indirect materials easily and without hassle.

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Monotaro's Procurement DX streamlines the centralized purchasing of indirect materials, which are essential for corporate activities! You can download case studies of major companies that have successfully reduced costs by tens of millions of yen annually in procurement management across various manufacturing industries. 【Featured Companies (Partial List)】 ■ Ube Industries, Ltd. - Chemical Manufacturing "Successfully reduced costs by tens of millions of yen annually!" ■ Air Water Inc. - Chemical Manufacturing We introduce a case study that successfully reduced operational man-hours through the visualization of indirect materials. *Please download the Procurement DX success case studies from the link below. *You can view a demo video of the purchasing system. If you wish to watch, please contact us via the application form.

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This is a limited public video, so please apply using the application form for the "SOLOEL" demo video provided below. ■ What is the "SOLOEL Purchasing System"? The "SOLOEL Purchasing System" is a SaaS-based platform for indirect material purchasing, offering various purchasing agency services, enabling overall visibility of indirect material purchasing without entering the commercial flow. 【Features】 - Enables visibility of the entire indirect material purchasing process, from goods to services. - Allows for the search of the lowest prices through connections with 33 external catalog sites and cross-searching. - You can choose from two system provision formats based on your implementation goals and budget.

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This is a limited public video, so please apply using the application form for the "KOBUY" demo video provided below. ■ What is the purchasing platform "KOBUY"? 【Features】 It is an indirect material platform that allows you to freely connect necessary supplies, materials, services, and vendors within your company and at the site. Based on the purchasing data aggregated within the platform, we will provide proposals tailored to each company's operations, including customization of billing units and handling of specified invoices. Implementation costs and running costs are zero! After implementation, two or more representatives will provide support! Operational customization is possible according to the department using it!

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■Video Topics 1. Flow of login, ordering, and approval 2. Introduction of companies using ONE SOURCE Lite Since this is a limited release video, please apply through the application form for the ONE SOURCE Lite ordering demo video provided below. ■What is ONE SOURCE Lite It is a premium site exclusively for companies, equipped with various functions necessary for managed purchasing, in addition to the user-friendliness similar to the Monotaro EC site. 【Features】 - Initial cost and operating cost of 0 yen! - Implementation possible in as little as one week! - Approval flow can be set up! It enables easy realization of digital transformation in indirect material procurement.

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The seminar has already concluded. It seems that the number of companies approaching DX with a sense of urgency has increased due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, but there may still be some who are struggling to adequately address the procurement and purchasing area. Monotaro offers a unique purchasing management system called 'ONESOURCE Lite' that allows for easy and risk-free management of indirect material purchases, and it has been well received by a wide range of customers across various industries and sizes. The first webinar of 2022 will focus on 'ONESOURCE Lite,' showcasing case studies of companies that have successfully solved their challenges and demonstrating how to utilize ONESOURCE Lite. We hope to provide valuable information to help you start your DX journey in the procurement and purchasing area, so please feel free to join us as a place for gathering information.

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※The seminar has already concluded. IT products and services that solve your company's challenges, the latest industry trends, learning as a business person, and special lectures by prominent figures can all be obtained by participating in the manufacturing industry conference. The IT product comparison site "IT Trend," used by millions, will hold an online exhibition. Many lectures related to main topics such as DX in manufacturing and SDGs are planned, and keynote speeches by experts leading each genre are a must-see! Additionally, on December 10th (Friday), there will be a session featuring Monotaro, so please register in advance and watch! <Special Lecture> - "2021 Manufacturing White Paper - Challenges and Prospects Facing Japan's Manufacturing Industry -" Director of the Manufacturing Industry Strategy Planning Office and Director of the Manufacturing Policy Review Office, Tomoko Ina, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and more… <Monotaro Session> December 10th (Friday) 16:00-16:45 Revolutionizing Procurement/Manufacturing! Three Services to Achieve Efficiency

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**Introduction to Seminar Content** In order for companies to survive with a competitive advantage in the future, digital transformation (DX) has become essential. I believe that many companies are currently gathering information and considering specific methods to promote DX within their organizations. In this context, the importance of DX and cost reduction in the purchasing domain has become more prominent than ever, and companies across various industries are being urged to rapidly reform their purchasing environments. In fact, procurement has been shown to have a high feasibility for DX implementation and a high return on investment, as evidenced by various research findings, making it a domain that should be actively pursued for DX initiatives. This time, we will focus on problem-solving in the area of indirect materials procurement, which is relatively easy to tackle and can yield results in a short period of time. In this video, we will discuss why the indirect materials domain? What are the challenges and solutions in promoting it? What are the means to actually promote it? We will share insights based on past resolution examples from Monotaro, which has a proven track record of providing centralized purchasing services for indirect materials to 1,500 large corporations.

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Monotaro's centralized purchasing service streamlines the centralized procurement of indirect materials that are essential for corporate activities. Leveraging the database marketing expertise developed through e-commerce, Monotaro enables the procurement of various products with short lead times and stable prices. [Examples of Use in the Manufacturing Industry] ■ Ube Industries, Ltd. - Chemical Manufacturing "Successfully reduced costs by tens of millions of yen annually!" To address the enormous workload of administrative processing and compliance issues, a purchasing management system was implemented, but the desired results were not achieved. Subsequently, the management scope was significantly expanded through the punch-out integration between the purchasing management system and Monotaro, allowing us to resolve the challenges. ■ Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. - Agricultural Machinery Manufacturing An introduction to the case where "Monotaro" collaborated with "Benri Net" through punch-out integration. ■ Air Water Inc. - Chemical Manufacturing An example of successfully reducing operational workload through the visualization of indirect materials. ■ Nihon Musen Co., Ltd. - Electrical Equipment Manufacturing An introduction to the case where cost reduction was achieved by reviewing the purchasing flow. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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The seminar has already concluded. In this seminar, two companies that support DX in the purchasing and procurement area will provide a thorough explanation of their efforts to solve challenges and the key points of promoting DX, based on actual customer case studies they have worked on. Emerging companies are beginning to establish innovative business models and strong supply chains by utilizing new technologies across various industries, demonstrating significant competitive advantages. In this context, many leading companies are urgently calling for the advancement of digital transformation (DX) to maintain and strengthen their competitiveness. On the other hand, there is still a lack of information regarding DX initiatives in the purchasing and procurement area. When considering the direction of initiatives in their own procurement departments, opportunities to learn specific and detailed information about how other companies are approaching DX and where they are starting are quite rare. This time, we will present actual examples of DX initiatives, and we hope you can use this as an opportunity to gather information.

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From the wholesale industry of industrial machinery and equipment Kärcher Japan Co., Ltd. - Introduced Monotaro to achieve centralized management and reduce operational workload. - As a result of centralizing invoicing, we were able to process accounting and payments efficiently, leading to time savings. From the import equipment sales and maintenance industry Atlas Copco Co., Ltd. - Introduced Monotaro to centrally manage invoices at headquarters, visualize the contents of purchases, and streamline the purchasing flow. - The wide range of products, clear pricing, and delivery times, along with the ease of comparing with other products on the site, are beneficial. From the automotive retail industry Honda Cars Hyogo Co., Ltd. - Introduced Monotaro to systematize the entire process from ordering to approval and strengthen governance. - The efficiency of the ordering process has significantly improved, and we have also achieved compliance with the internal rule of ordering after receiving prior approval. From the wholesale and retail industry of petroleum products Kita Nippon Petroleum Co., Ltd. - Introduced Monotaro to enable purchases at the same price nationwide and standardize purchasing operations. - Being able to make purchases without going to the store has led to more effective use of time. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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The seminar has already concluded. In the current situation, where it is difficult for companies to improve their top line due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a demand for comprehensive cost reforms to secure the bottom line. In indirect materials purchasing, digital transformation (DX) is being promoted, and rapid reforms in purchasing operations are being carried out to achieve cost reductions. Monotaro offers a unique purchasing system called 'ONESOURCE Lite' that allows for easy and risk-free management of indirect materials purchasing, which has been well received by customers across various industries and sizes. This time, we will introduce success stories of companies that have implemented Monotaro's purchasing system and achieved solutions to their challenges, as well as discuss the specific issues related to indirect materials purchasing and improvements in operations utilizing the system. There will also be a demonstration of ONESOURCE Lite, so if you are interested, please join us. <Recommended for> - Those in corporate planning, general affairs, purchasing, procurement, or factory management who are currently facing challenges in indirect materials purchasing. - Those who want to digitize analog business processes and achieve operational efficiency. - Those who are considering or currently implementing a purchasing system and are interested in catalog integration methods.

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【Case Studies】 ■ Ube Industries, Ltd. - Chemical Manufacturing <Successfully reduced costs by tens of millions of yen annually!> To address the enormous workload of administrative processing and compliance issues, a purchasing management system was implemented, but the desired results were not achieved. Subsequently, the management scope was significantly expanded through the punch-out integration of the purchasing management system and Monotaro, allowing us to solve the challenges. ■ Air Water Inc. - Chemical Manufacturing Successfully reduced operational workload through the visualization of indirect materials! Here we present a case where "Monotaro" integrated with "Tanomeeru Plus" via punch-out. ■ Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. - Agricultural Machinery Manufacturing Contributed to cost structure reform by reducing the purchasing process for indirect materials! Here we introduce a case where "Monotaro" integrated with "Benri Net" via punch-out. ■ Japan Radio Co., Ltd. - Electrical Equipment Manufacturing Successfully achieved significant reduction in operational workload through the integration of the purchasing system and Monotaro! We present a case that realized cost reduction through a review of the purchasing flow. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Japan Radio Co., Ltd. has over 40 locations, including headquarters, branches, sales offices, and factories, and procured indirect materials through two methods. Products frequently used company-wide are stored in their own warehouse for inventory management, while other products were requested by employees at various locations to the administrative staff, who would obtain quotes and place orders. The former incurred unnecessary costs related to inventory management and delivery, while the latter involved employee work hours, highlighting inefficiencies in the traditional purchasing flow. Additionally, employees often made cash purchases and processed reimbursements, which created issues with the lack of records for "what was purchased and how much." To address these problems, they decided to implement a purchasing management system and utilize Monotaro's services. 【Implementation Effects】 ■ Elimination of the need for inventory stock due to the realization of short lead-time procurement ■ Reduction of labor hours and costs associated with ordering ■ Cost reduction of direct materials through the review of indirect material procurement methods ■ All purchases are digitized, achieving visibility *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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The seminar has already concluded. In the current situation where companies find it difficult to improve their top line due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a demand for comprehensive cost reform to secure the bottom line. One of the services that Monotaro offers exclusively for large enterprises is the "Punchout Integration," which connects with the purchasing systems and catalogs used by customers. This method is easy to start without risk, and it has been implemented and positively evaluated by a wide range of customers across various industries and sizes. This time, we will hold a webinar focused on "Punchout Integration," where we will introduce the basic knowledge and usage of Punchout Integration, as well as success stories from companies that have achieved business reform and cost reduction. <Recommended for> - Those in corporate planning, general affairs, purchasing, procurement, and factory management departments who are struggling with current indirect material purchasing. - Those who want to digitize analog business processes and achieve operational efficiency. - Those who are considering or implementing a purchasing system and are interested in catalog integration methods. We hope this webinar will contribute to promoting procurement DX and reforming indirect material purchasing operations. Please feel free to join us. *The content will be similar to that held in May 2021.

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■Video Topics 1. What is Monotaro's Purchasing System - ONE SOURCE Lite? 2. ONE SOURCE Lite Operation Explanation (User Edition) 3. ONE SOURCE Lite Operation Explanation (Administrator Edition) 4. ONE SOURCE Lite Operation Explanation (Convenient Features Edition) This is a limited release video, so please apply through the application form for the ONE SOURCE Lite explanation video collection below. ■What is ONE SOURCE Lite It is a premium site exclusively for businesses, equipped with various functions necessary for managed purchasing, in addition to the user-friendliness of the Monotaro EC site. 【Features】 - Initial cost and operational cost of 0 yen! - Can be implemented in as little as one week! - Approval flow can be set up! It enables easy realization of digital transformation in indirect material procurement.

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The seminar has already concluded. In the current situation where it is difficult for companies to improve their top line due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a demand for comprehensive cost reform to secure the bottom line. This time, we are hosting a co-sponsored seminar featuring MonotaRO Co., Ltd., which is promoting the digital transformation (DX) of purchasing operations and implementing indirect material purchasing reforms, and Leaner Technologies Co., Ltd., which offers expenditure management tools to optimize corporate indirect costs. They will discuss "know-how for promoting procurement reform projects" in a panel discussion format. With keywords like "procurement cost reform" and "DX," we will share how to take action to ensure the success of internal projects. - For those in the manufacturing industry struggling with purchasing and procurement reform - For those who want to know the know-how to realize procurement reform - For those who want to digitize analog business processes and achieve operational efficiency This seminar is a must-attend for procurement and purchasing departments in the manufacturing industry facing challenges with internal cost reform! Please feel free to apply! Apply here! Please submit your application.

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Customer Feedback - Service Industry Edition ▽ From the Theater and Service Industry Shiki Corporation (Shiki Theater Company) - Procured necessary materials for stage production from Monotaro - Improved efficiency in accounting settlement and processing through the use of Monotaro ▽ From the Construction Machinery Rental Industry Actio Co., Ltd. - Utilized Monotaro at over 400 locations nationwide - Increased productivity through the use of Monotaro ▽ From the Printing Service Industry Kinko's Japan Co., Ltd. - Chose Monotaro for its high level of product variety, pricing, and delivery service - Successfully reduced effort and time by completing operations in a one-stop manner while in the office ▽ From the Leisure and Amusement Facility Management Industry Bandai Namco Amusement Inc. - Introduced Monotaro to purchase directly from each sales office - Monotaro allows for quick searches of necessary products in a short time *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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This is a comprehensive product catalog that introduces all 23 categories of products handled by Monotaro. ▼ 23 Categories - Safety protective gear, work clothes, safety shoes - Logistics/storage/packaging supplies/tape - Safety equipment/safety signs - Office supplies - Office furniture/lighting/cleaning supplies - Cutting tools/abrasives - Measuring and surveying equipment - Hand tools/electric and pneumatic tools - Spray, oil, grease/paints/glues/repairs/welding - Plumbing and water-related materials/pumps/pneumatic and hydraulic equipment/hoses - Mechanical parts/mechanism parts - Control equipment/soldering and static electricity countermeasures - Construction hardware/building materials/interior painting supplies - Air conditioning/electrical materials/electric materials - Screws, bolts, nails/materials - Automotive supplies - Truck supplies - Motorcycle supplies - Bicycle supplies - Medical and nursing supplies - Scientific research and development supplies/clean room supplies - Kitchen equipment/kitchen/store supplies - Agricultural materials/gardening supplies - Medical and nursing supplies By reading this one book, you can understand what is available at Monotaro.

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This document summarizes the challenges and solutions in indirect material procurement, allowing for a deeper understanding of the surrounding circumstances, characteristics, and procurement methods of "indirect materials." It specifically highlights examples of cost reduction in procurement from large corporations, making it a must-read for those involved in procurement.

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The outbreak of the novel coronavirus has significantly changed the global situation. The same applies to indirect material procurement, and I believe it has been difficult to maintain the supply chain. In the post-corona era, common challenges have emerged for all companies, but through the use of Monotaro, you have managed to maintain your supply chain. In this document, we will explain the significance of utilizing Monotaro in the post-corona era based on numerous opinions gathered from various companies. [Contents] ■ Industries that saw an increase in the use of Monotaro before and after the pandemic ■ Problems that arose during the pandemic ■ Monotaro during the pandemic ■ Products purchased through Monotaro during the pandemic ■ Utilization of Monotaro in the post-corona era *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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This document introduces the features of the Monotaro search engine, which is specialized for searching indirect materials (long-tail items). By reading this, you will be able to place orders for indirect materials on the Monotaro EC site easily and without stress. It includes features such as filtering search functions, guidance on alternative products, examples of reasonably priced products, and filtering by category or group. [Examples Included (Excerpt)] ■ Filtering search function ■ Guidance on alternative products ■ Incorrect input → Guidance on candidate products ■ Searching for products whose names are unknown ■ Examples of searching for reasonably priced products *The downloadable PDF document is a digest version. If you would like the complete version, please contact us.

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To solve various challenges in indirect material purchasing, many customers in the construction industry are utilizing Monotaro's solutions for large enterprises. (The construction industry is defined as general contracting, equipment contracting, and specialized contracting.) This document introduces the customer attributes and purchasing data trends of those utilizing large enterprise solutions in the construction industry. We hope this will serve as a reference for your consideration of implementation. [Contents] ■ Common issues faced by construction industry customers (3 patterns) ■ Breakdown of Monotaro construction industry customers by annual sales and number of employees ■ Analysis of 5 construction companies using Monotaro - Purchasing trends and introduction of purchased products *The downloadable PDF document is a digest version. If you would like the complete version, please contact us.

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To solve various challenges in indirect material purchasing, many customers in the service industry are utilizing Monotaro's solutions for large enterprises. This document introduces the customer attributes and purchasing data trends of those currently using Monotaro's solutions in the service industry. We hope you find it helpful for your consideration of implementation. 【Contents】 ■ Genres of service industry clients ■ Common issues faced by service industry customers (3 patterns) ■ Breakdown of Monotaro service industry customers by annual sales and number of employees ■ Analysis of 6 service industry companies using Monotaro - Purchasing trends and introduction of purchased products *The downloadable PDF document is a digest version. If you would like the complete version, please contact us.

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This document explains the flow (from contract to start of use) necessary for the "punch-out integration" that connects your purchasing system with the MonotaRO catalog site. By reading this, you can concretely understand the actions and schedule leading up to the implementation. It is recommended for those who already have a purchasing system and want information about introducing MonotaRO through that system. [Contents] ■ MonotaRO Solutions for Large Enterprises ■ Introduction to Purchasing System Integration *The downloadable PDF document is a digest version. If you would like the complete version, please contact us.

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This document explains the overall flow (from contract to start of use) when introducing the MonotaRO corporate system (ONE SOURCE Lite) to your company. By reading this, you can specifically understand the actions and schedule leading up to the introduction. It is recommended for those who want to start centralized purchasing of indirect materials easily and without hassle, as well as for those who have no experience using the MonotaRO EC site but are interested in corporate transactions. [Contents] ■ MonotaRO Solutions for Large Enterprises ■ Flow until Start of Use *The downloadable PDF document is a digest version. If you would like the complete version, please contact us.

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This document is a report on the results of a survey regarding DX (Digital Transformation) and related topics. It was conducted to investigate issues and challenges that surfaced in overall corporate operations and indirect material procurement as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, targeting customers who do business with Monotaro. The aim is to provide reference materials for initiatives within their own companies. The report includes questions about changes after COVID-19 and initiatives from 2021 onward, as well as questions regarding issues and challenges in indirect material procurement. [Contents] <Summary> ■ Questions about changes after COVID-19 and initiatives from 2021 onward ■ Questions regarding DX (Digital Transformation) ■ Questions about issues and challenges in indirect material procurement *The downloadable PDF document is a digest version. If you would like the complete version, please contact us.

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Our company operates an e-commerce platform for indirect materials such as equipment and consumables necessary for operations, maintenance, and repairs in factories and other settings. Our customers are small and medium-sized enterprises in industries such as manufacturing, construction, and automotive repair. By offering one-price sales and enabling easy search, ordering, and delivery date confirmation for indirect materials, which are often purchased in small quantities and come in a wide variety, we significantly reduce the burden on our customers. The use of our services by large corporations is also rapidly expanding, and we currently serve over 1,400 companies (up from 600 at the time of filming). The group leader of the Corporate Sales Group 2 at MonotaRO Co., Ltd. has conducted an analysis based on extensive achievements, summarizing the trends and challenges in the purchasing of indirect materials by large corporations, as well as countermeasures. This will be introduced in the seminar. *Details of the seminar video can be viewed through the related links.

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Monotaro provides procurement solutions that enable large companies to centrally purchase various indirect materials needed in different scenes online, achieving efficiency in business processes and cost reduction. This article introduces the mission of Monotaro Sales, which promotes the online purchasing of indirect materials, in an interview format. [Overview] ■ Aiming to propose solutions through sales ■ Eliminating the hassle of long-tail procurement ■ Capable of connecting with various systems, leveraging what an IT company can do ■ Establishing existing sales methods ■ Those who can change will survive *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links.

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Our company has already implemented a purchasing management system and is ready to support the indirect material purchasing management of those who are considering switching systems or are planning to implement one in the future. With immediate integration, Monotaro can be used through various channels. We have integrated with purchasing management systems and the in-house purchasing management systems of various companies, tailored to meet customer needs. So far, hundreds of buyers have utilized our services and have given positive feedback. [Implementation Schedule] – For Monotaro "ONE SOURCE Lite" ■ The shortest time to start using it is approximately one week (1) Signing of terms of use and registration of ID information (2) Building customer information (3) Start using the service *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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The 'Monotaro Central Purchasing Service' solves common issues in indirect materials purchasing management by enabling centralized purchasing of indirect materials, which are essential for corporate activities. With our service, both on-site and headquarters operations can simplify the complex and redundant processes, allowing for a reduction in overall business process costs across the company. It can alleviate various operational burdens across different areas and levels within the company, contributing to cost reduction. 【Six Key Points of Central Purchasing Service for Large Enterprises】 ■ Reduction of purchasing process burdens ■ Environmental considerations ■ Simplification of purchasing operations for long-tail products ■ Compatibility with various systems ■ Cost reduction through private brand (PB) purchases ■ Support for large enterprises *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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ANA Holdings Inc. aimed to achieve business reform and cost reduction through the "visualization of indirect material procurement" and conducted group-wide initiatives to improve the utilization rate of the procurement system that was in place at the time. However, the utilization rate of the procurement system, which is a key indicator, was not satisfactory, facing two challenges: - Difficulties in integration with the accounting system - The range of goods available did not meet expectations. Therefore, alongside the renewal of the procurement system (to the current system, FORTUNE), we aimed to improve the utilization rate of the procurement system by integrating our 'Monotaro Catalog Site' through punchout. In each location, not everyone is necessarily well-versed in indirect materials, and there were items that were difficult to procure. However, with "Monotaro" via FORTUNE, these items could be quickly found and purchased, leading to a reduction in the invisible human costs associated with indirect material procurement. As a result of these efforts, although still in development, we were able to increase the system utilization rate, and we believe that Monotaro has contributed to this. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Air Water Inc. faced challenges related to the purchase of indirect consumables, such as "invisible indirect consumable purchases," "difficulty in achieving volume discounts," and "high labor costs associated with purchasing." To address these issues, they implemented 'Monotaro,' which allows for easy searching and finding of items that are difficult to know where to purchase. Later, they integrated with Otsuka Shokai's "Tanomeeru Plus" and established a punch-out connection. The previously invisible purchasing situation of indirect consumables became data-driven by purchasing from Monotaro's 18 million products through Tanomeeru Plus, enabling control within their own system. They could quickly access information on where items were being used and where they were not, thus expanding their manageable scope. [Challenges in Purchasing Indirect Consumables] - Invisible indirect consumable purchases - Difficulty in achieving volume discounts - High labor costs associated with purchasing *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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At Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., we have understood that the purchasing of indirect materials occurring at each base can be covered by utilizing the Monotaro site. However, moving forward with purchases involves significant labor, such as creating a new ID on Monotaro, building a purchasing flow, setting up accounting categories for purchases, and ensuring thorough communication to each site, which has become a challenge. Therefore, we proposed the integration of the purchasing management system "Benri Net" provided by Kaunet with our "Monotaro Catalog Site" through punch-out integration. The start of use is speedy and can be completed in about a month. Users can utilize Monotaro with the same ID they used for Benri Net, and we have been able to increase the number of purchasable items from 100,000 to 18 million while maintaining the same purchasing flow. [Implementation Effects] ■ Visualization of purchased items in indirect material purchasing ■ Centralized purchasing and control of indirect materials ■ Reduction of the purchasing process for indirect materials ■ Cost reduction *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Ube Industries, Ltd. faced issues with payments that bypassed purchasing, as well as compliance and internal control problems. Additionally, all administrative processes were conducted on paper, resulting in significant time and effort spent on interactions with suppliers. To address this situation, they aimed to optimize operations by implementing a purchasing management system and expanding the range of managed products, but they were not achieving the desired results. Therefore, they proposed integrating the "Monotaro Catalog Site" with their purchasing system through punch-out. The collaboration with Monotaro significantly expanded the scope of management. The workload for purchasing and site personnel related to spot orders for small items was reduced by 62% for each group, and overall work time was reduced by 10%. As a result, they were able to secure time for the core responsibilities of the purchasing department, namely the assessment and negotiation of large items, leading to cost reductions. [Implementation Effects] ■ 62% reduction in the workload for small item orders ■ Secured time for assessment and negotiation of large items ■ Successful cost reduction of several tens of millions of yen annually *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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In the workplaces where everyone works, a wide variety of products are needed on a daily basis. Monotaro can procure the products required in any workplace. This document closely follows our mascot character, "Monotaro Samurai," throughout a day, illustrating how Monotaro can be of assistance in the working environment.

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This document provides a clear summary of the overview and solutions of the indirect material centralized purchasing service for large enterprises offered by Monotaro. It specifically explains the challenges faced by both headquarters and on-site operations in indirect material procurement, as well as the cost reduction strategies that can be achieved by implementing Monotaro. We hope this serves as useful material for your consideration of adopting Monotaro.

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Monotaro has 23 product categories (malls) and is characterized by its wide range of categories that allow for one-stop procurement of products needed in various business areas and fields. This document explains the 23 product categories handled by Monotaro, and we hope it helps you understand which product categories can be procured through Monotaro and serves as a reference for your consideration of implementation.

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• Purchasing Management System

We offer a service for large enterprises that integrates our catalog with purchasing systems (punch-out). Unlike Monotaro's purchasing system "ONE SOURCE Lite," this service allows customers to link Monotaro's product catalog site with their own purchasing management system to purchase products. By using one purchasing system, customers can access Monotaro and multiple catalog sites, enabling one-stop purchasing management and significantly reducing labor costs.

• Work gloves
• Glassware and containers
• Cleaning agents

The seminar has already concluded. In the new normal, many manufacturing companies with on-site operations are being compelled to review their supply chains and transform their procurement methods in response to new risks (such as infectious diseases), particularly focusing on materials. However, while the quality of operations is notably improving and the volume is increasing, there is no light shining on personnel planning... Now, more than ever, we will introduce quick initiatives to review "indirect material procurement," which, although small in scale, is labor-intensive, allowing for a system that enables a focus on core business activities. As a provider of procurement management systems with numerous implementation achievements, Kaunet, along with Monotaro as a partner for catalog purchasing, has many large enterprises utilizing both companies in collaboration. In this webinar, we will present successful examples of procurement management based on case studies. This is a must-attend seminar for those interested in streamlining, centralizing, and embedding procurement operations! It will be held online, so please feel free to join from your home or office.

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This document introduces the "MonotaRO Solutions for Large Enterprises." It includes detailed information on "Features of MonotaRO," the "Flow to Start Using," and "Integration with ONESOURCE Lite (OSL) and Purchasing Systems." Please take a moment to read it. 【Contents】 ■ Company Overview ■ Features of MonotaRO ■ MonotaRO Solutions for Large Enterprises ■ Introduction to ONESOURCE Lite (OSL) ■ Introduction to Purchasing System Integration ■ Flow to Start Using *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Monotaro has established its management philosophy as "Transforming the Procurement Network," and has celebrated its 20th anniversary since its founding in 2000 as a B2B mail-order business specializing in indirect materials for manufacturers. This document introduces the benefits of using our services, which are unique as a procurement site for long-tail indirect materials with a wide range of products and high searchability, leveraging the internet to achieve economies of scale for large enterprises. We invite you to read on. [Contents] ■ The use of Monotaro's centralized purchasing service for indirect materials is expanding among large enterprises. ■ Why Monotaro engages in long-tail business for indirect materials. ■ Reasons why Monotaro's services are superior. ■ Reasons why large enterprises adopt Monotaro. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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• Purchasing Management System