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(2023 Feb. 22)
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"To Run Together with You"
In the world, there are numerous industries and business types, each with their own common concerns within their categorized domains.
However, even within the same industry or business type, individual companies, factories, or stores have their unique circumstances, and their management and operational concerns and challenges vary.
The word "tandem" included in our office name carries the meaning of "cooperation," "coordination," and "a bicycle built for two”.
In our office, we place importance on 'running together with our clients. We don't offer superficial consulting but rather, we aim to embrace each of our clients unique situations and work together to achieve reform and business expansion.
"Is that management pre-COVID-19?"
The spread of the covit-19 has completely changed the world.
The way we work, our lifestyles, and even our means of consumption have all been impacted.
Additionally, there is an tremendous inflation leading to a surge in the prices of raw materials and energy costs.
Returning to the pre-COVID world is no longer possible.
In this environment, surviving with the pre-COVID management methods, no matter how much we endure, is an extremely challenging task.
Businesses of all sizes are now required, whether they like it or not, to change their business model.
Our office is here to assist business leaders in creating new business models and ensuring the survival of their companies.
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About US
Representative
Keiichi Koizumi
After graduating from Waseda University's School of Economics in 1980, he joined a foreign affiliate IT company in a sales role.
Subsequently, he worked in various departments such as marketing, corporate governance, and business planning.
In 2020, he established a business consultant office in Odawara-shi.
Throughout his over 40-years business career, he had provided a wide range of solutions to various industries, including mega-banks, regional banks, manufacturing industries like printing, and wholesalers.
His motto is "Everything starts from the field, NOT on the desk."
He is working for medium & small-sized clients mainly in Kanagawa-prefecture as their busness partners.
- Kanagawa Prefecture Chamber of Commerce and Industry Union (Coordinator for Small Business Support Enhancement Project)
- JIMA BPIE(Business Process Innovation Engineer)
- JIMA Document Information Manager
- RMCA BCP Consultant
- BSA Business Succession Planner
Partner - Financial Consultant
Hiroki Endo
Graduated from Kobe University's Faculty of Business Administration in 1995 and joined a foreign-affiliated company, assigned to finance.
Completed the Kobe University Executive MBA (e-MBA) in 2005. Studied abroad for six months at Cardiff MBA in the UK.
Subsequently specialized in the field of accounting and finance, particularly in supporting business growth through financial analysis, mainly in foreign-affiliated companies.
After two and a half years of working in Singapore and experience as a finance officer in a global position, I am currently serving as the CFO of a certain foreign-affiliated company.
Based in Osaka Prefecture, I have launched and am actively engaged in a financial consulting service aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises.
About US
Toshio Kouda
Partner - RMC
Worked for over 40 years at a major domestic automotive parts and electronic equipment manufacturer.
Engaged in production process improvement (introduction of Toyota Production System), production management, performance management, supplier management, credit management, as well as cost reduction activities (VA/VE) in the design department as an expert in the factory department.
Additionally involved in the construction of production management systems (MRP) and purchasing order systems (Material Web-EDI).
On the other hand, holds a track record of supporting and providing improvement guidance to various manufacturing industries as a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) consultant and seminar lecturer.
Areas of expertise include production management, cost management and reduction, performance management, IT promotion, health management and work style promotion, as well as startup and management support.
- SME consultant
- Second-class Information Processing Engineer
- Health Management Expert Advisor.
Masayo Ariga
Partner - Designer
After working at IT-related trading companies, she became independent. She is involved in the production and operation support of websites, landing pages, and SMS, as well as the design and production of printed materials such as catalogs.
She is active in a wide range of fields, from major shopping centers and apparel companies to visiting nursing facilities and nursery schools. With her extensive experience and knowledge, she contributes to client acquisition and increased sales.
Furthermore, her valuable insights from the perspective of housewives and mothers provide compelling ideas.
Features
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We will not only resolve the issues you are facing but also formulate strategies for a thriving and growing company in the next 10 years
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We will work with you to establish the optimal business model that can adapt to the changing times.
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In order to efficiently and effectively implement these strategies, we propose the introduction and operation of IT solutions based on our extensive knowledge and experience.
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To ensure the maximum utilization of the implemented systems, we take responsibility for specification decisions, implementation support, education tailored to the operation of employees, and regular reviews, all the way to system integration, acting as an intermediary between the system vendor and the customer.
Features
Operation
Issues
Management
Issues
Financial
Affair
Issues
Proposal and Execution Support for Utilizing IT Solutions
Execution of
the solution plan
The Future Vision of the Company in 10 Years
Mission
There are countless cases where systems, which were painstakingly implemented, end up not working or being unusable. The root causes of this can be summarized into the following three areas:
- The executive team doesn't have a clear understanding of what they want to achieve.
- The frontline staff doesn't fully grasp what the issues are and how to solve them.
- There is a lack of understanding regarding the specifications and functionalities of the implemented systems.
Our mission is to serve as an effective safety net for our customers so that they do not find themselves in such situations.
Consulting Flow
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Isssue Analysis
Through interviews with our clients, we clarify management, operational, and financial issues. We analyze the identified issues, including their causes and severity, and create reports to present to our clients.
Examples:
- Bottlenecks in the imagination process
- Document transcription and data entry tasks affecting office processing time
- Sales market for the product is too skewed, leading to stagnant revenue
- Prolonged accounts receivable collection impacting cash flow
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Solutions Proposal
3
System Implementation Support
Consulting Flow
1
Isssue Analysis
2
Solutions Proposal
We propose the most suitable solutions for our clients by leveraging IT. We prioritize solutions that are optimal not only for the executives but also for the frontline.
Examples of actions:
- Creating a Request for Proposal (RFP) and presenting it to system vendors.
- Assisting in the selection of system vendors.
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System Implementation Support
Consulting Flow
コンサルティングの流れ
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Isssue Analysis
2
Solution Proposal
3
System Implementation Support
We take a fair and neutral position, standing between our clients and vendors to ensure the best system is implemented.
Examples of actions:
- Participation in requirement definition and specification
- Selection and application for subsidies related to system implementation costs
- Providing education support to employees
Consulting Area
GRANT UTILIZATION
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REVENUE GROWTH
COST REDUCTION
RISK MANAGEMENT
Consulting Area
Grant Utilization Support
We assist in stabilizing company management by leveraging various grants provided by governments and municipalities.
We provide comprehensive support to our clients, encompassing the selection of the most suitable grants, the creation of necessary business plans for evaluation, and the preparation of all required documentation for application.
Consulting Area
Revenue Growth Support
We select the most suitable means for our clients, such as web marketing, e-commerce (EC), and business matchmaking by public entities and financial institutions, to assist in expanding sales channels and growing their business.
Specifically, we collaborate with expert teams in each field to create detailed plans for the selected methods and provide assistance in their successful execution and operation.
Furthermore, we work in partnership with patent offices to help our clients register their proprietary technologies and know-how as intellectual property rights (such as patents and utility models).
This contributes to increased sales and profits by providing a competitive advantage over rival companies
Consulting Area
Cost Reducition Support
In the manufacturing industry, we support cost reduction through improvement of manufacturing processes, purchasing processes such as material procurement, appropriate cost management, production management, and inventory management methods, as well as providing system construction support for these purposes.
For administrative tasks, we achieve paperless operation by digitizing paper documents, reducing time and labor costs in business processes. Furthermore, we also assist in adapting to systems such as the invoice system and amended electricity accounting laws.
In this area, we support you totaly as follows.
- Analyzes current operations to identify challenges such as factors that drive up costs or bottleneck processes.
- Proposes solutions, outlines the path to resolution, and estimates the expected cost reduction effects.
- Assists in implementing the proposed solutions, providing total support throughout the process.
Consulting Area
Risk Management Support
We assist in the planning and execution of strategies to ensure the continuity of business activities, preparing for various modern risks, including the spread of infectious diseases and intensified natural disasters.
We start by focusing on the most critical challenges for our clients, selecting from a range of risks such as natural disasters, the proliferation of infectious diseases, loss, and leakage of trade secrets and personal information.
We formulate response plans that minimize potential damage caused by anticipated risks, establish mechanisms and structures to swiftly recover business operations when risks occur, provide education to employees, and facilitate collaboration with business partners.
Furthermore, we conduct annual plan reviews and support the creation of plans and structures that can adapt to a broader range of risks.
Solutions
5 solutions
In the rapidly changing landscape of the business world, management challenges continuously emerge.
To overcome these hurdles, a 'business model transformation' is essential.
The five solutions offered by Tandem Consulting Office serves as powerful engines to drive the required business model transformation.
Backed by extensive experience and deep expertise, we invite you to experience the capabilities of this suite of solutions
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Manufatuiring Cost Reduction
One significant factor contributing to cost increases in the manufacturing process is the sudden influx of orders, especially those with short lead times. This results in line changes, increased overtime, unavoidable outsourcing for meeting deadlines, and producing as per the customer's demands.
To put an end to such phases, we propose a new approach where we take over product inventory management on behalf of our clients.
By doing so, not only do we reduce our own costs but also create a WIN-WIN relationship with our customers who appreciate it.
We leverage the power of IT to perform customer inventory management, ensuring stable factory operations and enabling effective business planning.
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Administrative Costs Reduction
Would you like to put an end to this futile battle and embrace paperless operations through the digitization of books and documents?
In 2022, Electronic Bookkeeping Preservation Law was amended to allow companies of all sizes to embark on digitization efforts.
We support companies in their journey towards document digitization and paperless operations, from selecting the documents for digitization to implementing and operating the use of electronic systems.
③
Hospitality Industry Solution
In the era of COVID-19, the hospitality industry is undergoing significant changes.
What guests are now strongly looking for when staying in hotels and inns is a space where they can maintain privacy and feel safe.
We, through the implementation of self-check-in and check-out machines and effective operational support, ensures the realization of 'touchless and privacy protection by minimizing interactions between guests and employees at the front desk.
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Registration and Utilization of
Intellectual Property Rights
Are you leaving your unique products, technologies, and know-how untapped within your company?
Patents, utility models, design rights, and trademarks can serve as both a shiel' to protect your company and a spear to increase sales and profits.
Why not consider intellectual property rights registration and utilization with us?
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Risk Management
In this 10 years, risks of disasters due to global warming, the high probability of anticipated major earthquakes, and the worldwide spread of infectious diseases like COVID-19 have been increasing
Nevertheless, companies cannot afford to cease their operations.
Being prepared for various risks and having a business continuity plan in place for when those risks become a reality is now an essential requirement for companies.
We are support you in creating plans to ensure business continuity at all times.
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