AlphaPurchase Expands Solutions for Akashi Kikai Industry Enhancing Efficiency

AlphaPurchase Expands Solutions for Akashi Kikai Industry

AlphaPurchase Corporation, led by President Takao Tanabe, has recently broadened its array of solutions provided to Akashi Kikai Industry Co., Ltd. Under the leadership of President Hitoshi Nakagawa, this expansion is designed to boost the operational efficiency of Akashi Kikai, allowing for a greater focus on high-value business activities.

Historically, Akashi Kikai has faced challenges in the realm of indirect materials and general procurement. To address these issues, the company plans to implement APMRO in April 2024, utilizing registered suppliers in an infinite catalog to enhance efficiency. The latest initiative goes further than before, seeking to widen the scope of efficiency improvements. By integrating Akashi Kikai's existing suppliers into the infinite catalog through AlphaPurchase, the aim is to streamline procurement processes and emphasize value-added operations.

Insights from Akashi Kikai

Commenting on this new step towards streamlining indirect purchasing processes, the Procurement Group's Minami stated, "We have introduced the APMRO electronic catalog as part of our efforts to strike a balance between operational efficiency and optimal purchasing in indirect materials procurement. This allows us to achieve a high level of reduction in workload while maintaining comparative purchasing options."

Furthermore, by involving existing suppliers in this initiative, a system that fosters new business opportunities is being established. This not only improves overall purchasing process efficiency but also ensures that all three parties involved—Akashi Kikai, suppliers, and AlphaPurchase—receive mutual benefits. The company is now focused on generating new synergies through this initiative, aiming for enhanced competitiveness in the market.

Continuous Improvement and Future Plans

As AlphaPurchase moves forward, the firm intends to enhance the functionality of APMRO and its infinite catalog to better serve both Akashi Kikai and its suppliers. The goal is to optimize the supply chain for indirect and general procurement items and contribute to overall management improvements.

What is APMRO?

APMRO is a SaaS system designed for procurement of indirect materials, featuring an electronic catalog of essential indirect materials. It comes equipped with standard functions for product searches, quote requests, order and approval processes, receipt verification, as well as comparative purchasing capabilities. Additionally, it allows integration with other e-commerce sites, enabling centralized management of indirect material procurement.

Understanding the Infinite Catalog

The infinite catalog is not simply a list of products and prices; it serves as a core system module of APMRO. With continuous functional enhancements, it aims to flexibly respond to clients' requests for changes in purchasing conditions or product specifications. This ensures that items previously challenging to handle are now accommodated, while also expanding the range of e-commerce sites and purchasing systems that can be connected, ultimately striving towards an unlimited selection of offered products.

About Akashi Kikai Industry Co., Ltd.

- Company Name: Akashi Kikai Industry Co., Ltd.
- Representative: President Hitoshi Nakagawa
- Headquarters: 2337 Inami, Inami-cho, Kakogun, Hyogo, Japan
- Established: November 25, 1946
- Website: akasi-kk.co.jp

About AlphaPurchase Corporation

- Company Name: AlphaPurchase Corporation
- Representative: President Takao Tanabe
- Headquarters: 15th floor, Mita International Building, 1-4-28 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
- Established: November 15, 2000 (including predecessor company)
- Website: alphapurchase.co.jp