[November 10] Monotaro × A1A Co-hosted Seminar: In-Depth Explanation of Purchasing and Procurement DX Case Studies for the Manufacturing Industry!

We are introducing numerous success stories of manufacturing customers who have promoted purchasing management of indirect materials and achieved procurement DX through the introduction of Monotaro.

【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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This is a video explaining the service overview, operation methods, and convenient features of Monotaro's purchasing system 'ONE SOURCE Lite'.

■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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[Digest Version] Questions regarding changes after COVID-19 and initiatives since 2021 are included.

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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[Speaker] Representative Director of KKR Consulting Co., Ltd. Director of Yamada Junya Tax Accountant Office, Tax Accountant Junya Yamada Tax Accountant Mika Ikeda [Lecture Items] ● Explanation of recent renewable energy installation methods, subsidy systems, and tax incentives ● Regarding subsidy systems, explanation of local government subsidies mainly in the Kanto region 【1】Latest renewable energy schemes 【2】Explanation of renewable energy-related subsidies 1. National subsidies 2. Local government subsidies mainly in the Kanto region Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Gunma, etc. 【3】Explanation of tax systems related to renewable energy generation equipment and storage batteries 1. Immediate depreciation under the Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Management Enhancement Tax System 2. Carbon Neutral Tax System (applicable to large enterprises) 3. Reduction system under the Advanced Equipment Introduction Plan 4. Newly established in FY2026: Productivity Improvement Equipment Investment Promotion Tax System 【4】Q&A / Business card exchange

[Lecturer] Shinsuke Tsutsui, Senior Partner, A.T. Kearney, Inc. Energy Practice [Key Lecture Content] Japan's electricity and energy market is facing significant changes, but the impact of these changes is not necessarily definitive and continues to increase future uncertainties. Against the backdrop of the recent rapid expansion of generative AI and data centers, the previously assumed scenarios for electricity demand suppression are being significantly reassessed, though opinions on this are not uniform. Additionally, on the supply side, the business environment is becoming increasingly challenging due to rising costs and increased risks associated with renewable energy, raising doubts about the assumption of continued expansion, including offshore wind power. The energy basic plan, approved by the Cabinet in February 2025, is not functioning adequately as a foundation for management and business strategies in light of this background. Furthermore, with the introduction of new markets and systems such as real-time markets, supply capacity obligations, medium- to long-term markets, and GX-ETS on the horizon, the ability to respond to regulations has become a key factor in the competitiveness of electricity and energy businesses. In this lecture, we will consider the changes in demand and supply structures, the impact of new markets/systems, and the influence of political and international situations, exploring the key points that companies should focus on in their strategic considerations post-2025 from multiple perspectives.

We are pleased to announce that our company will be exhibiting at the "35th UOS Kansai IT POWER UP Fair 2025," which will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. ▼ Event Overview This exhibition will showcase the latest IT tools from the Kansai region, featuring a total of 27 solutions. We will be presenting "Smartsheet." Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Registration starts at 10:45 AM) Location: Osaka Industry Creation Center, 3rd and 4th Floors, 1-4-5 Honmachi, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture Organizer: UOS Group Kansai Branch Participation Method: Pre-registration (free) To register, click here Official website: https://fair.uos.gr.jp/form/kansai2025/ ✔ Those interested in IT ✔ Those facing challenges in project management ✔ Those interested in Professor Fujii's lecture, etc. If you have any interest at all, we would be delighted to see you there! We look forward to welcoming you!

The popular training conducted by ISO certification bodies, which has been held 500 times nationwide over approximately 20 years, has now become an online seminar. This online training can be taken safely from your workplace or home. With no burden of traveling to a venue, the efficient online seminar is now the preferred choice! While many training courses typically last two days, this course has carefully selected key points and is designed to be mastered efficiently in one day. We have received numerous positive comments about having a fulfilling day. Unlike many training sessions that consist of just listening to lectures, our program incorporates engaging elements such as practical group exercises and targeted training, along with explanations based on abundant audit examples and easy-to-understand texts that are also helpful for review. This has led to its adoption in regular training sessions by major manufacturers and global companies. [Feedback from participants] - The specific examples explained were easy to understand. - The text clearly summarized the important points of the standards. - The lecture content was not too formal, which was nice. - The explanations were thorough, allowing us to learn the key points even in a short time. - I enjoyed the group workshops even in the online seminar.

The popular training conducted by ISO certification bodies, which has been held 500 times nationwide over the past 20 years, has now become an online seminar. This online training can be taken safely from your workplace or home. With no burden of traveling to a venue, the efficient online seminar is now the preferred choice! While many training courses typically last two days, this course has carefully selected key points to be efficiently mastered in one day. We have received numerous positive comments about having a fulfilling day. Unlike many training sessions that involve just listening to lectures, our program incorporates engaging elements such as pointed training and practical group exercises, along with clear explanations based on abundant case studies, and easy-to-understand texts that are helpful for review. This has led to its adoption in regular training sessions by major manufacturers and global companies. [Feedback from participants] - The explanation of specific examples was easy to understand. - The text summarized the important points of the standards clearly. - The lecture content was not too formal, which was good. - The explanations were thorough, allowing us to learn the key points even in a short time. - I enjoyed the group workshops even in the online seminar.