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Foval's Ongoing Commitment to Supporting SMEs in Satsumasendai City

For the third consecutive year, Foval Co., Ltd., headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, has been awarded the contract for the "Small and Medium Enterprise DX Support Project" by Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture. This initiative is geared towards accelerating the digital transformation (DX) of local SMEs, ensuring that they thrive in an increasingly digital economy.

The project's inception traces back to FY2024, when Foval and Satsumasendai City established a partnership aimed at enhancing the DX capabilities of the city’s SMEs. In the previous year, Foval provided comprehensive support to six selected enterprises by constructing tailored roadmaps that tackled specific challenges. This included visualizing operational flows, integrating IT tools, designing operational strategies, and measuring outcomes, all under a consistent guidance framework.

Satsumasendai City is confronting significant challenges, primarily accelerated population decline and increasing average age of its residents, threatening the sustainability of local enterprises. The initiative, combining efforts from both local government and private sectors, aims to bolster productivity and streamline operations through digital transformation. Foval's mission is to illuminate the management hurdles faced by each company and facilitate the effective adoption of digital solutions.

Additionally, the outcomes of these initiatives will be broadly communicated within the city to promote awareness and adoption of DX practices among other businesses.

Key Elements of the DX Support Program

The DX support project encompasses a series of initiatives aimed at promoting awareness and facilitating the digital transformation of SMEs:

1. DX Understanding and Awareness Seminars: To cultivate interest among local SMEs regarding digital tools and DX, Foval will host seminars providing fundamental knowledge about DX along with case studies and an overview of the project.
- Date: July 10, 2026
- Format: In-person event
- Venue: SS Plaza Sendai Meeting Room
- Target Audience: Local SMEs

2. Specialized DX Support: Foval will assist in visualizing management challenges companies face and promote DX initiatives to resolve these issues effectively.

3. Achievement Presentation Conference: A conference will be held to showcase exemplary cases of companies that have successfully addressed their management challenges through the project. This event will serve as a platform for local businesses to discover the benefits and approaches for implementing DX initiatives.
- Date: February 9, 2027
- Format: Hybrid (in-person and online)
- Venue: SS Plaza Sendai Meeting Room (in-person)
- Target Audience: Local businesses and stakeholders

About Foval Co., Ltd.

Established on September 18, 1980, Foval Co., Ltd. (TSE Standard: 8275) focuses on providing consultancy services to small and medium-sized enterprises. Their primary offerings include support across five major sectors: information and communication, overseas operations, environmental management, human resources and education, and business succession management.

Foval's unique "Company Doctor" model, representing next-generation business consulting, is committed to delivering an integrated approach, from visualizing management issues to proposing improvements and supporting their implementation. Through high-value-added services that contribute to enhanced corporate value—including ESG management and DX/GX initiatives—Foval participates actively in community revitalization strategies under the "F-Japan Concept," facilitating collaborative projects involving local governments, private enterprises, educational institutions, and financial entities.

For a comprehensive view of Foval's initiatives, please visit their official website.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Foval Co., Ltd.
• - CEO: Masanori Nakajima
• - Established: September 18, 1980
• - Location: 14th Floor, Aoyama Oval Building, 5-52-2 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

For more details, check out our website.