In an age where understanding customer needs is crucial,
Centou emerges as a game-changing insight management cloud, offering Japanese companies the ability to optimize their product development processes thoroughly. This innovative platform, developed by
alma, has facilitated a successful partnership with
UNICORN, one of Japan's leading fully automated marketing platforms.
Introduction to Centou
Centou is Japan's first insight management cloud that empowers teams by consolidating customer insights obtained from various sources such as user interviews and customer support interactions. By shifting from individual to team-based insight management, Centou provides a framework where user understanding is continuously updated, making it a vital tool for modern businesses. Essentially, it allows organizations to minimize unnecessary feature development and fosters a better connection with their customers. This objective aligns seamlessly with UNICORN's commitment to creating genuinely beneficial features for its users.
The Challenge at UNICORN
Prior to implementing Centou, UNICORN faced significant challenges, which included:
- - A sincere desire to develop features that truly benefit customers that was continuously hampered by an overwhelming influx of requests and demands from various departments.
- - A prevailing uncertainty regarding whether their project hypotheses were indeed viable. There were concerns about not possessing a solid foundation for understanding the underlying customer issues common to product development and public relations efforts.
Centou in Action at UNICORN
The adoption of Centou allowed UNICORN to transform how they approached product development by:
1. Organizing and storing facts gleaned from daily interactions and meetings with customers.
2. Utilizing accumulated insights for future discussions and engagements, thereby creating empathy and uncovering new challenges.
3. Updating their understanding of customer insights snowball-style, ensuring the accuracy of insights related to customer challenges.
As a result of these efforts, UNICORN was able to build trust with its customers, enhancing the credibility of their team members while enriching the quality of discussions. With this enriched understanding of customer needs, the organization could confidently implement necessary product strategies and PR content production.
The Impact of Centou
The transformative effects of Centou were profound:
- - Enhanced customer conversations, leading to improved trust and recognition for the staff as “understanding representatives.”
- - A clear alignment in product strategy and PR initiatives, allowing for decisive planning based on validated customer insights.
Centou's Ambitions
Centou was developed with a mission to democratize access to insights within teams. By striving to ensure that every member, regardless of their role or position, can utilize customer insights effectively, Centou aims at fostering a collaborative environment. This approach is centered around the belief that customer insights should not only reside in the minds of a select few but be a shared asset for the entire team.
About alma
Founded in 2018 with the mission of "DESIGN for ALL," alma explores innovative avenues within design and user experience. Through its offerings, including Centou,
Cocoda, a service that harnesses design for business effectiveness, and
Brandate, dedicated to brand management, alma continually tests new methodologies and strategies, aiming to enhance the relationship between technology and design in the business landscape.
For more information about Centou and its transformative potential, visit
Centou's website.
By leveraging innovative tools like Centou, businesses can redefine their product development processes, ensuring they not only meet but exceed customer expectations, ultimately driving growth and success.