Notice of Participation in 'Agriculture WEEK (commonly known as J-AGRI)' from October 9 (Wednesday) to October 11 (Friday), 2024.

A technology that proves "where it was produced?" which is difficult to verify with DNA testing, enabling the identification of the origin of sake and fruits. Applicable even in fields where electronic tags cannot be used.

The Japan Distribution Management Support Organization, commonly known as JDMSO, is a company specializing in countermeasures against counterfeit products and distribution management. The company utilizes IT technology to build marketing and traceability systems for Japanese agricultural products, providing these services to organizations such as the Hokuren Agricultural Cooperative Association. Although blockchain technology has made data tampering more difficult, issues persist on the ground where packaging materials are removed and replaced with counterfeit contents. Similar problems have arisen with Japanese sake, impacting Japan's national interests. While DNA testing could potentially resolve these issues, products like sake that do not have unique DNA, or seeds and seedlings of Japanese agricultural products grown overseas that are stolen, would have identical DNA, making it possible to identify the variety but difficult to determine the origin. The company's services have a proven track record overseas and are also utilized by the FBI and Interpol. While embedding electronic tags in seedlings and fruits is challenging, by combining it with biotechnology, they are providing verification systems to overseas buyers and customs, thereby creating a mechanism to promote the sales of legitimate Japanese products. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or contact us.*

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Creating a system to prevent counterfeiting and manage distribution, adopted by Avex, to protect the market from being stolen.

Proof of Authenticity We certify that this is an authentic product. We protect the product's value from brand image infringement and copyright violations. Management of Distribution Channels We manage and monitor distribution channels for domestic and overseas markets. Together with agents in each country, we monitor unauthorized distribution.

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Official product certification and distribution management adopted for the popular salon product 'Spicare V3 Series'.

We provide traceability on the blockchain based on proof of authenticity and distribution management, along with integration with our own marketing and campaigns.

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Through difficult origin identification techniques in DNA testing, we scientifically prove whether seeds and Wagyu beef, even if their DNA is stolen and cultivated, were truly raised in Japan.

We would like to introduce our anti-counterfeiting measures and verification service, "Proof of Origin," to prevent origin fraud. The intellectual property built by our predecessors is leaking abroad, resulting in a loss of national interests. By applying diamond origin certification technology, we can scientifically digitize the unique information of fields and sake breweries, enabling verification from overseas. With origin certification technology that is difficult to achieve through DNA testing, even if the DNA of seeds or Japanese beef is stolen and cultivated, we can scientifically prove whether it was truly raised in Japan. 【Features】 ■ Collecting and fingerprinting unique information such as soil and water from the production area ■ Identifying the production region from parts of meat and vegetables ■ Applying diamond origin certification technology *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Scientific origin certification technology to prevent food fraud incidents such as Shine Muscat grapes and cherries! It also certifies the origin of ingredients in processed foods, which is difficult to verify with DNA testing!

The "Origin Certification Seal" we offer is a certification and verification system that can be utilized as a measure to prevent food fraud. In recent years, there have been numerous food fraud incidents related to the labeling of processed foods as "produced in ●●," including high-end fruits such as Shine Muscat grapes and cherries, raising concerns about the reliability of hometown tax return gifts and export products. The "Origin Certification Seal" applies diamond origin appraisal technology to scientifically data-ize the unique information of fields and sake breweries. It can be verified in export destinations and overseas markets, making it a powerful tool for preventing food fraud and certifying origin. It protects the brand value of hometown tax return gifts and export products, allowing for confident product development. 【Features】 ■ Collecting soil and water from the production area to "fingerprint" and identify the origin ■ Certification of the origin of meat, vegetables, and fruits (such as Shine Muscat grapes and cherries) ■ Unique system that applies diamond origin appraisal technology For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Prevent and verify the circulation of counterfeit products! A marketing tool that provides a multilingual site.

Our company offers a service called "Tagmake," which simultaneously implements counterfeit measures and multilingual marketing, providing a service to prevent the spread of counterfeit products on e-commerce and social media. This service utilizes the "Hidden Tag," a genuine product certification (authentication) service with over 800 implementations worldwide, to prevent and verify the distribution of counterfeit products disguised as Japanese manufacturers. Additionally, we provide multilingual marketing that connects directly with overseas consumers through multilingual websites. 【Features】 ■ Utilizes the "Hidden Tag," a genuine product certification (authentication) service with over 800 implementations worldwide ■ Prevents and verifies the distribution of counterfeit products disguised as Japanese manufacturers ■ Provides multilingual marketing that connects directly with overseas consumers through multilingual websites *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

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Adding unique specifications for Japan! We will work together to solve the problems faced by Japanese companies.

The distribution management and security tag 'HiddenTag' provided by the Japan Distribution Management Support Organization (JDMSO) has been featured in the Weekly Cosmetic Industry. This product is a de facto standard in anti-counterfeiting technology, adopted by over 1,000 companies worldwide. Our company is the exclusive distributor of this product in Japan. Please feel free to contact us if you have any inquiries. 【HiddenTag Features】 ■ Prevention of product counterfeiting and alteration ■ Response to illegal counterfeit goods ■ Transparent distribution management *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

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Introduction to the causes of reselling on Amazon and the disadvantages/issues related to reselling!

Sales within the Amazon marketplace are rapidly increasing year by year due to the proliferation of apps, the growth of Prime memberships, and the rising demand for e-commerce. Along with the market size, the number of members and the number of stores are also showing a yearly increasing trend. The number of Amazon users exceeds 50 million. This is a market size that cannot be ignored, and by effectively addressing this e-commerce marketplace, it becomes possible to build a highly profitable business model. *For detailed content of the article, you can view it through the related links. For more information, please feel free to contact us.

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Digitizing producer information! DX support with minimal burden on farmers, no smartphone or app required.

We would like to introduce our traceability system, "Agricultural and Fishery Traceability." By simply passing through a conveyor, it digitizes information about producers and contributes to identifying causes of spoilage and resolving issues at export destinations. Additionally, we have released a video showcasing examples of service measures for the traceability system for export sweet potatoes provided at the Tomakomai shipping facility, one of the largest sweet potato sorting facilities in Japan. We encourage you to watch it. 【Features】 ■ Digitizes information about producers by simply passing through a conveyor ■ Contributes to identifying causes of spoilage and resolving issues at export destinations ■ Reduces compensation and insurance costs arising from export troubles with Japanese agricultural products ■ Minimal burden on farmers with no need for smartphones or apps for DX support *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

• Other production management systems

A matching site connecting producers struggling with food waste and children's cafeterias has been launched! A project aimed at reducing food loss and supporting child-rearing has begun.

Our company provides the children's cafeteria search site "OPEN! Children's Cafeteria." It aggregates data on children's cafeterias published by various organizations, allowing users to efficiently search for children's cafeterias beyond the boundaries of individual organizations. At the same time, it functions as a matching site that connects producers in agriculture and fisheries struggling with food waste to operators of children's cafeterias seeking ingredients, aiming to reduce food loss and alleviate the burden of ingredient donations. 【Features】 ■ Provides a My Page that can be used by both donors and operators of children's cafeterias to log in. ■ Connects donors and operators, enabling quick matching of donations other than money. *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

• Other services

Information about what fertilizers and pesticides were used, as well as how they were processed and transported, can be tracked!

Traceability refers to a system that tracks the path a product or service takes and the processes by which it is created, clarifying that information. For consumers, the benefits include being able to know where a product comes from and how it was produced, which helps in confirming the safety and quality of the product. Additionally, for distribution stakeholders, the benefits include the ability to clarify the causes and responsibilities for issues such as spoilage during transportation, allowing for proper insurance and guarantees, and enabling smooth transactions. [Benefits for Consumers] ■ Ability to know where a product comes from and how it was produced ■ By providing information about producers, repurchase methods, and overseas agents, it enhances brand value and enables "the product itself to market." *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

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Distinguishing whether it is genuine! A system is needed that allows consumers to verify visually before purchase and validate it worldwide.

Approaches to counterfeiting measures include incorporating unique information into products to make forgery and duplication difficult, thereby proving that they are genuine products of the company. From the buyer's perspective, it is important to have a system in place that allows verification of the product's authenticity before purchase, as well as providing usage instructions and support methods not only on the back but also elsewhere. Additionally, for sellers, it is essential to be able to determine counterfeits, but it is also desirable to have the capability for primary authenticity verification and to collaborate with distribution management. [Counterfeit Measures from the Buyer’s Perspective] ■ A system to verify the product's authenticity before purchase ■ Usage instructions and support methods provided not only on the back ■ Easy access for consumers to reliable information is required *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

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As a measure to prevent origin fraud, companies can communicate any tampering as knowledge and scientific evidence based on verification evidence.

As a measure to prevent misrepresentation of origin, we would like to introduce an example of the measures taken by the Barramundi Farming Association to certify the origin of farmed barramundi. A hospitality group was claiming barramundi from a specific Australian brand, but in reality, they were not cooking or selling barramundi from that brand, leading to damage to their reputation due to differences in fish quality. The origin program allows for verification when barramundi sold in markets, retail stores, and hospitality facilities is claimed to come from specific farms. [Summary of Measures] ■ Issues - Imported barramundi misrepresented as Australian barramundi - Damage to reputation due to differences in fish quality ■ Results - Evidence of verification allows for any tampering to be communicated as knowledge and scientific evidence *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Measures to prevent misrepresentation of origin assert the origins of various oysters! Unique scientific fingerprints are identified for each lease/growing bay.

As a measure to prevent origin fraud, we would like to introduce an example of a countermeasure involving a joint effort between the Tasmanian government and the Tasmanian Oyster Company, which conducted origin certification for oysters. The objective is to verify the digital tracking platform created by the Tasmanian state government. Oysters are often mixed or substituted throughout the supply chain, and by claiming a specific origin, a premium can be added, resulting in increased sales prices for consumers. The origin program allows for 100% classification of the sample's origin and 100% mutual verification, enabling tracking back to the bay of origin, and for individual leases within a single bay, it can achieve 98% accuracy. [Summary of Countermeasure Example (Partial)] ■Challenges - Mixing/substitution often occurs throughout the supply chain - Claiming a specific origin can add a premium, raising sales prices - The emergence of substitutes may lead to potential revenue loss due to quality and flavor differences *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Decline in sales and trust! A case providing scientific evidence for counterfeit investigations as a measure to prevent product origin fraud.

As a measure to prevent origin fraud, we would like to introduce an example of the origin certification of Tasmanian cherries conducted by Reid Fruits. The company faced the issue of malicious actors attempting to exploit both its brand and the premium prices it commands in the market. Techniques have been used to imitate brand packaging and replace it with low-quality cherries. In response, cherries labeled as being from the company are analyzed in export markets to verify the claims of origin. The introduction of this technology has provided the ability to scientifically verify the provenance and authenticity of the company's products in overseas markets. [Summary of Measures (Partial)] ■ Challenges - Product substitution, mislabeling, and fraud in export markets - Decrease in sales and trust ■ Achievements - Tracing and verifying Reid Fruits cherries from origin to production farm within the market *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Verification of sustainability certification as a measure to prevent origin fraud! A case study on building reliability and transparency in the supply chain.

As a measure to prevent origin fraud, we would like to introduce an example of measures taken by SCS Global for diamond origin certification. In the verification of the sustainability certification for lab-grown diamonds (SCS-007), we verify not only the producers of lab-grown diamonds but also the reaction furnaces where the diamonds were manufactured. It is possible to analyze both natural diamonds and lab-grown diamonds using our technology. We can trace the diamonds from the producers who grew them in the lab to the reaction furnaces where they were manufactured. [Summary of Measures (Partial)] ■ Issue: Verification of sustainability certification for lab-grown diamonds (SCS-007) ■ Results - Verification up to the reaction furnaces where the diamonds were manufactured - Building reliability and transparency in the supply chain *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Imported shrimp mistakenly labeled as domestic shrimp! A case of verifying whether it is Australian or imported as a measure to prevent origin fraud.

As a measure to prevent mislabeling of origin, we will introduce an example of a countermeasure implemented by the Australian Council of Prawn Fisheries, which involves certification of the origin of wild-caught shrimp. There have been cases where domestic shrimp were substituted with imported shrimp and falsely marketed as domestic, leading to high prices for consumers. Additionally, there have been instances where domestic shrimp were mixed or diluted with imported shrimp and sold as domestic. Wild-caught tiger prawns are captured in specific geographical locations (fishing areas authorized by catch quotas) and undergo trace element analysis. By constructing a reference database using trace element data and matching samples, it is possible to verify whether the shrimp is of Australian origin or imported. [Summary of Countermeasure Examples (Partial)] ■ Issues - There have been cases of mislabeling of origin, leading to high prices for consumers. - Instances of mixing or diluting imported shrimp and selling them as domestic have occurred. - Due to the inability to determine whether shrimp is domestic or not, trust and demand for domestic shrimp are undermined. - Impact on the reputation of the taste and quality of domestic wild shrimp. - Decrease in income for domestic shrimp fishers (and related parties). *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Maximizing the value of licensed varieties as a measure to prevent origin fraud! Cases that can be scientifically proven.

As a measure to prevent origin fraud, we would like to introduce an example of the measures taken by WA Farm Direct to protect the apple brand "Bravo" through origin certification. Since the apples of this brand are high-end products, there is a possibility of counterfeits appearing in both domestic and overseas markets, and there was also the potential for unauthorized producers to grow them illegally. By conducting origin certification, the value of the licensed variety can be maximized, and by distinguishing between apples from licensed farms and those that are not, the licensing organization can scientifically validate the authenticity. [Summary of Measures (Partial)] ■ Issues - There is a possibility of counterfeits appearing in domestic and overseas markets. - There is a possibility of unauthorized producers growing them illegally. ■ Achievements - Maximized value of the licensed variety, allowing the licensing organization to scientifically validate authenticity. - Increased consumer trust and brand value globally. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Measures to prevent origin fraud have a significant impact on the revenue of Ukraine's wheat industry! There are cases where it has become possible to verify the origin of grains.

As a measure to prevent origin fraud, the UK government has introduced examples of measures for certifying the origin of grain from Ukraine and Russia. It has been revealed that the Russian military owns Ukrainian grain and exports it to various countries. Ukrainian grain has also been mixed and diluted with Russian grain and sold as originating from Russia. Through origin certification, it has become possible to verify the origin of grain shipped from surrounding countries, including Ukraine and Russia, allowing for the distinction between Ukrainian and Russian grain. [Summary of Measures (Partial)] ■ Issues - The Russian military owns Ukrainian grain and exports it to various countries. - Ukrainian grain is being sold as originating from Russia. ■ Achievements - It has become possible to verify the origin of grain shipped from surrounding countries. - It is now possible to distinguish between Ukrainian and Russian grain. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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A system that allows consumers to verify before purchasing and can be validated worldwide is necessary!

This document includes measures against counterfeit products from the perspective of buyers and sellers. We introduce "HiddenTag," which supports not only Google and Apple but also WeChat, minimizing the risk of consumers believing counterfeit tags and purchasing fake products, along with a comparison of technologies related to code systems and material resources. It also includes examples of implementation measures, making it a useful reference. We encourage you to read it. 【Contents】 ■ Counterfeit measures (authentication) and distribution management ■ Counterfeit measures from the buyer's perspective ■ Counterfeit measures from the seller's perspective ■ Comparison of technologies ■ Why QR and RFID are weak ■ HiddenTag *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Beware of scams using fake tags! We also introduce the mechanisms behind them.

This document discusses measures against unauthorized resale and diversion. It introduces the "causes that are likely to lead to problems," such as the lack of management of serial numbers, as well as the "necessary measures," including ensuring that materials are not tampered with and having a distribution management system in place. The explanations are accompanied by diagrams, making it an easy-to-reference book. We encourage you to read it. 【Contents】 ■ Diversion and unauthorized resale ■ Causes that are likely to lead to problems ■ Necessary measures ■ Building a system ■ Along with marketing *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Statistics on the causes of corruption! Can be utilized in information insurance and QC.

"Traceability of Agricultural Products" is a very important aspect of agricultural product traceability for ensuring food safety and for quickly identifying and addressing the causes in the event of a food incident. Information such as which farm the food was grown on, what fertilizers and pesticides were used, and how it was processed and transported can be tracked. Rather than promoting "deliciousness" overseas, it becomes possible to create a system where the more products are produced, the more they promote themselves. [Issues that can be resolved (excerpt)] ■ Returns and complaint handling ■ Reduction and negotiation of insurance premiums ■ Improvement of quality control (quality management at the producer level) ■ From small-scale to large-scale shipments ■ Cost reduction in labor through labeling on materials *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Improving the reliability of hometown tax! Preventing the misrepresentation of the origin of export Shine Muscat grapes and cherries! Making it possible to identify origins that cannot be determined by DNA through chemical methods!

Our company provides scientific origin identification that enables proof of "origin and production location," which is difficult to achieve through DNA testing, as a measure to prevent food fraud. The "Origin Certification" is an innovative technology that analyzes trace metals and isotopes contained in products to identify their origin. Amid a series of food fraud incidents involving high-end fruit exports and hometown tax return gifts, such as Shine Muscat and cherries, this technology serves as a decisive factor for origin certification. Even if DNA is stolen and production occurs overseas, it is scientifically possible to prove whether the product was truly grown in Japan. This helps protect brand value and contributes to enhancing reliability in exports and domestic sales. 【Target Items】 ■ Horticultural products (Shine Muscat, cherries) ■ Fruit wines, seafood ■ Important minerals, strategic minerals ■ Wagyu beef, eggs For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Supports countermeasures against resale and diversion! Easily assists with channel management.

Our company handles "resale/distribution management" as a measure against unauthorized resale and diversion. By engraving the serial number, we address the issue of label scraping. Even if the seal is removed under the claim that the seal number is merely a management number, it can be integrated through the use of a stamped and engraved mark. Additionally, our management tags utilize anti-counterfeiting technology that seals the manufacturing number and makes tampering difficult, and are adopted by over 1,200 companies worldwide, providing distribution management and proof of authenticity. Furthermore, marketing can also be conducted alongside this. [Required Measures] ■ Materials must not be tampered with ■ There must be a distribution management system ■ Integration with the company's own system *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Determining authenticity and managing distribution! It is important to have a system in place to prevent the tampering of materials such as seals.

Our company provides counterfeiting measures that use anti-counterfeiting technology to continuously back up sales. An important point for consumers around the world is the system that allows them to verify the authenticity of a product before purchase, as well as the provision of usage and support information not only on the back but also in other formats. By offering authorized retailers and support information in multiple languages, consumers can make purchases from reliable sources. Additionally, with code systems, it is possible to cancel serial numbers that have been counterfeited, allowing products with fake codes to be changed to counterfeits midway. [Features] ■ Litigation prevention ■ Authenticity certification ■ Prevention of counterfeit packaging materials *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Other production management systems

[Speaker] Kazuharu Yamamoto Partner Expert, Roland Berger Co., Ltd. [Key Lecture Content] In the automotive industry, the topic of EVs is ever-present. The advancement and promotion of EVs is a significant goal for achieving carbon neutrality (CN). On the other hand, the realization of CN and the progress of EVs are inseparable topics related to the realization of a circular economy (CE). In this lecture, I will present an overview of CE and CN, discuss the mechanisms of CE progressing in Europe, and the reverse supply chain, while also addressing the expansion of EVs and charging infrastructure from a consumer perspective. [Lecture Items] 1. Overview of CE and CN in the automotive industry and EVs 2. Mechanisms for achieving CE in Europe 3. Expansion of EVs and charging infrastructure (Characteristics of Japan within the global context) 4. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Mitsune Shirasawa, Partner Attorney at TMI General Legal Practice [Key Lecture Content] The regulations that must be complied with when implementing payment businesses are defined by various laws, and it is common for the applicable laws to change due to subtle differences in the schemes adopted. Therefore, when building a business related to payments, it is essential to have not only an understanding of individual laws but also a cross-sectional understanding of how these laws interact with each other. Additionally, recent developments such as the categorization of money transfer businesses, the introduction of regulations regarding stablecoins, the clarification of payment collection services, and the emergence of new schemes like BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) and BPSP (Business Payment Service Provider) have led to significant advancements and complexities in payment-related businesses. Thus, this seminar will provide a comprehensive explanation of the current regulations surrounding payment businesses and their practical responses. [Lecture Topics] 1. The environment surrounding payment legislation 2. Keywords related to payment and regulatory compliance 3. The overall picture of laws and regulations surrounding payments 4. Points to consider when building a business / When to consider potential conflicts with financial regulations 5. How to obtain permits and licenses related to payments 6. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Yusuke Saiki Executive Officer, Consulting Division Head of Strategy & Innovation Unit Ignition Point Inc. [Key Lecture Content] As marketing becomes increasingly complex, the disconnect in "information, experience, and perspectives" between organizations, departments, and customer touchpoints has become a significant barrier to business growth. The key to overcoming this "era of division" lies in "co-creative marketing," which merges AI's analytical power with human creativity and empathy. In this lecture, we will introduce strategic approaches and specific actions based on practical examples of co-creative marketing that Ignition Point has supported. [Lecture Items] 1. The irreversible changes that AI brings to the business environment and the emergence of new challenges in marketing 2. Why is business growth being hindered in the digital age? 3. What is the key to overcoming division: "Co-creative Marketing Strategy"? 4. Based on Ignition Point's examples, the practice and strategic approach of "Co-creative Marketing Strategy" 5. Three steps to start implementing "Co-creative Marketing Strategy" from tomorrow 6. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Yusuke Saiki Executive Officer, Consulting Division Head of Strategy & Innovation Unit, Ignition Point Inc. [Key Lecture Content] This presentation is aimed at solution sales professionals who feel the limitations of traditional, person-dependent sales methods. We will provide specific thinking methods, strategies, tools, and practical action plans to strategically leverage AI and shift from "passive problem-solving" to "active opportunity creation." Participants will gain insights and techniques to build a new sales style suitable for the AI era within their own sales organizations. [Lecture Items] 1. Why are changes occurring now in the sales environments of other companies? 2. The required transformation of sales styles 3. How to utilize generative AI to transform into proactive solution sales 4. Transitioning from problem-solving solution sales to problem-posing solution sales 5. Introduction and demonstration of practical tools and skills that can be used from today 6. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Key Lecture Content] 1. Overview of the grid-scale battery business and actual operations Kenji Eda, President of RAUL Co., Ltd. Director of the Energy Information Center 1. What is the grid-scale battery business? 2. Business revenue structure / various markets / subsidies, etc. 3. Flow from consideration of introduction to start of operation / points to note 4. Case studies of grid-scale batteries / introduction of actual cases 2. Business players in the grid-scale battery sector / specific company examples / Q&A for entry Hironobu Takeuchi, Manager of the Grid-Scale Battery Business Division at RAUL Co., Ltd. 1. Introduction to the classification of business players and their roles 2. Specific company examples for each player 3. Frequently asked questions and answers from entering companies 4. Q&A session / business card exchange