[August 4th Event] Latest Trends in Purchasing Management – Solutions to Challenges in Indirect Material Procurement: What is the One-Stop Service Provided from Operation to Implementation?

"Reasons why Monotaro's service is excellent" and "Reasons why large companies adopt Monotaro" are published!

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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We have clearly published features of Monotaro and the flow until you start using it!

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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This one book provides a complete overview of Monotaro's services for large enterprises!

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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It takes about a week at the shortest to start using it! With Monotaro, it is available through various channels.

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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This is a digest version explaining the flow necessary for "Punch Out integration."

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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[Speaker] Tomio Shida, Special Analyst, Japan Metal Economic Research Institute, General Incorporated Association [Key Lecture Content] The importance of metals is increasing, from rare metals such as rare earth elements to copper. While the demand is expanding due to the construction boom of data centers supporting the spread of AI (artificial intelligence), renewable energy, and the proliferation of EVs, supply concerns are rising due to resource nationalism and environmental issues. Geopolitical risks, including the turmoil in the Middle East, and global divisions are making stable procurement difficult. China, which has increased its presence in the field of metal refining, is shaking up the supply chains of Japan, the U.S., and Europe not only with export regulations but also with low-price exports. The U.S. added ten types of metals, including copper, to its revised critical minerals list last year. How should Japanese companies respond? [Lecture Topics] 1. "Critical Minerals" Changing with the Times 2. Future Technologies, including AI and EVs, Depend on Metals 3. Increasing Challenges and Costs in Mining Development 4. How Do Changes in International Situations, Such as Tensions in the Middle East, Affect Us? 5. China's Disruptions Go Beyond Export Regulations - Challenges in Building Supply Chains 6. Are Japanese Companies Prepared to Accept "Increased Costs"? 7. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

[Lecture Topics] 1. The Current State of Japan's Automotive and Battery Industry and the Challenges of Why We Should Pay Attention to China's Latest Trends (AI and SDV) Shinya Okimoto, Founder & CEO of Okita Studio LLC 2. Report on the Beijing Motor Show and Explanation of China's Latest Automotive and Technology Trends Jeong-kyu Park, Concurrent Professor at KAIST Graduate School of Technology Management 3. Panel Discussion Shinya Okimoto, Founder & CEO of Okita Studio LLC Jeong-kyu Park, Concurrent Professor at KAIST Graduate School of Technology Management

[Speaker] Masaharu Takano, President and CEO of Bit Media Inc. President and CEO of MESH-X Inc. [Key Lecture Content] With the spread of generative AI, the power demand for data centers (DC) has surged, and the integration of power (watts) and communication (bits) known as "Watt-Bit Collaboration" is emerging as a national strategy. In this lecture, we will outline the latest trends in domestic policy and explain key technologies such as "workload shift," which maximizes the use of available capacity in the power grid, "virtual hyperscaler," which virtually consolidates distributed locations, new trends in next-generation waste heat technology for DCs, and next-generation communication infrastructure like IOWN/APN. Additionally, we will incorporate international examples, such as the AI data center power flexibility demonstration in Phoenix, USA, to illustrate how companies should prepare for the sharp rise in electricity costs in the AI era and indicate the direction for implementing digital infrastructure.

Event Name: Messe Nagoya 2026 Date: November 11, 2026 - November 13, 2026 Location: Port Messe Nagoya This is our first time exhibiting at a large event. We will do our best, so please stop by our booth when you visit.

An explanation of the "detailed risk assessment of hazardous areas," which is essential as the first step in promoting smart security and digital transformation in hazardous material facilities. We will clearly convey the evaluation methods, points to consider in implementation, and compare old and new evaluation methods, along with recent case studies. We look forward to your participation.