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MonotaRO Enhances Order Efficiency with New Delivery Date Feature

MonotaRO Inc., headquartered in Osaka, has recently announced a significant enhancement to its purchasing management system tailored for large enterprises. Starting September 3, 2025, this update will introduce a delivery date display functionality for users taking advantage of the catalog integration (punch-out) feature. This initiative aims to improve convenience in ordering through better visibility of delivery timelines, allowing customers to plan their work schedules more effectively.

As a leading online provider of indirect materials, MonotaRO has always prioritized customer convenience throughout the ordering and delivery process. To this end, the company has undertaken various steps to enhance efficiency in indirect material procurement, ensuring swift and reliable product deliveries. Notably, in April 2025, MonotaRO expanded the order cutoff time for same-day shipments from 3 PM to 5 PM across 42 prefectures, further improving service capability. Moreover, they recently added a delivery date display feature to the order confirmation results page on their PC site, and in August, they extended this functionality to mobile orders as well.

With the new delivery date feature, users utilizing the enterprise purchasing system’s catalog integration can ascertain the expected delivery date when placing orders, streamlining work processes significantly. Below is a brief overview of the new feature:

Delivery Date Feature Overview

• - Start Date: Effective from orders placed on September 3, 2025.
• - Applicable Site: Large enterprises using the purchasing management system with catalog integration (punch-out).
• - Shipping Companies: Yamato Transport.
• - Delivery Methods: Available for "宅急便" (Takkyubin) and "EAZY" services.
• - Exempt Delivery Methods: "ネコポス" (NekoPos) is excluded.
• - Applicable Products: More than 600,000 items eligible for same-day shipment.

Screen Specifications

• - The basket screen will display the delivery date for each order placed.
• - Display Timing: Weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 0:00 to 17:00 (subject to regional differences).

Note: The display time may vary based on the destination for same-day shipment products. In some regions, it may be limited to 0:00 to 15:00, continuing until the order cutoff time for same-day shipments.

Cases Where Delivery Date Is Not Displayed

1. When an order includes items that are not eligible for same-day shipping, direct manufacturer shipments, or oversized products.
2. Other instances where the system cannot predict delivery dates.
3. MonotaRO intends to gradually expand the features for better availability.

Important Notes

• - Please remember that delivery dates are only estimates and may experience delays due to traffic or shipping conditions.
• - If the delivery date does not display, customers are encouraged to continue checking estimated delivery dates as before using the provided guidance.

Through these enhancements, MonotaRO aspires to contribute significantly to streamlining procurement processes across various industries and continually improve customer convenience. The ultimate goal is to facilitate efficient operations, freeing up valuable time for customers, which can then lead to improved productivity, the development of new technologies, and the creation of new business opportunities.

About MonotaRO Inc.

MonotaRO Inc. (Headquarters: Osaka City, CEO: Sakuya Tamura, Company Website) specializes in a wide range of industrial materials, including cutting tools and abrasives, automotive-related products, construction supplies, and office supplies. The current portfolio boasts approximately 26.37 million items as of the end of June 2025. Focusing on low-frequency purchases often termed as the "long tail," the company aims to enhance product variety and accessibility, thus creating valuable experiences that assist customers in their businesses.

Guided by the corporate philosophy of "Transforming Material Procurement Networks," MonotaRO strives to elevate its service standards to boost customer productivity. The company is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, with 10.69 million registered users as of June 2025, and anticipates a consolidated revenue of ¥288.1 billion by December 2024. Its customer base spans various industries, including automotive manufacturing, construction, food service, healthcare and caregiving, and education.

In conclusion, MonotaRO remains committed to continuously refining its services and expanding its offerings to optimize the procurement operations of its customers.