Kyu Corporation Launches New Service Aiming for Zero Inventory Risk and Reduced Logistics Costs

Kyu Corporation Introduces Innovative 'EC Connector® MultiVendor' Service

Kyu Corporation, based in Minato, Tokyo, has launched its latest offering aimed at revolutionizing e-commerce logistics: the "EC Connector® MultiVendor (beta)." This new service is specially designed to help businesses eliminate inventory risks and reduce logistics costs.

Service Overview of EC Connector® MultiVendor

The "MultiVendor" feature enables existing e-commerce websites built on platforms like Shopify and FutureShop to sell not only their own products but also incorporate drop shipping (direct shipping from manufacturers) and manage multiple suppliers simultaneously. With this service, businesses can operate a marketplace environment, allowing for automatic order distribution directly from manufacturers to customers without the need to hold inventory.

Background on Service Development: Rising Logistics Costs and Inventory Management Needs

The rise in logistics costs, primarily driven by a shortage of truck drivers, has aggravated the logistics crisis known as the "2024 Logistics Problem" in Japan. This situation has led to increased warehousing fees and transportation costs, resulting in extended fulfillment times and rising inventory risks. As a result, there is a growing demand among e-commerce operators to transition to a drop shipping model that minimizes the need for inventory.

However, many e-commerce businesses have faced significant hurdles in managing individual orders across multiple suppliers. The introduction of the "MultiVendor" service aims to address these pain points by simplifying operations and reducing logistics-related expenses.

Key Features of the MultiVendor Service

1. Unified Supplier Management: The service automates the entire process from order placement to shipment and payment, enabling centralized management of multiple suppliers. Registration, approval, order allocation, delivery timelines, inventory, and payment notifications can all be efficiently handled from a single dashboard.

2. Flexible CSV/FTP Integration Methods: Suppliers can download or upload data in the custom formats that they set. Additionally, the service allows for automated generation and placement of data in designated FTP areas specified by each supplier. This process facilitates the automatic allocation of orders, consolidation of shipping statuses, inventory updates, and product information changes through seamless CSV/FTP interactions, significantly reducing manual effort.

3. Automatic Cart System Integration: The service supports automated integrations triggered by data uploads from suppliers, enabling batch processing and rapid response to fulfilling orders. This means a more streamlined operation and reduced time spent on administrative tasks, allowing businesses to focus on growth.

Future Developments

Kyu Corporation plans to roll out the supplier management and order/shipping management functionalities first, with a complete release of inventory management, product registration, and transaction management features expected by February 2026. The EC Connector® service will continue to integrate various data pertinent to e-commerce while driving operational efficiencies and revenue growth.

This innovative approach aims to contribute significantly to the transformation of Japan's e-commerce logistics landscape, especially aiding businesses in sectors like apparel, furniture, and local products.

For more information about the EC Connector® service, visit https://www.ec-connector.com.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this matter, please reach out to [email protected] - Attn: Yanagisawa.

About Kyu Corporation

- Location: 4th Floor, 2-2-15 Hamamatsucho, Minato, Tokyo
- Director: Nobuhisa Kudo
- Business Outline: Comprehensive support for e-commerce including

- Brand e-commerce growth consulting
- E-commerce and D2C marketing assistance
- Total support for BtoC/BtoB official e-commerce websites
- Provision of the EC data management cloud "EC Connector®"
- Development of web systems and e-commerce support tools