Nehan Partners with Ricross to Enhance Public Sector Sales Support

Nehan Corporation, based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has made significant strides in supporting public sector sales by entering into a business alliance with Ricross, a company specializing in municipal sales support based in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture. This partnership aims to leverage their collective strengths to navigate the complexities of today’s social challenges and meet the growing needs of administrative agencies.

With the increasing complexity of social issues and labor shortages, administrative organizations face a variety of challenges that necessitate the involvement of private companies equipped with specific know-how and technological solutions. In response to this landscape, Nehan has been focusing on enhancing productivity and obtain bids for public sector projects through its AI bidding platform "Labid," which was launched in October 2024.

During their engagement with numerous corporations, Nehan has received feedback indicating that many struggle with the nuances of municipal sales. Business representatives have expressed concerns about how to effectively navigate government dealings that differ significantly from traditional private sector sales. Furthermore, some companies are eager for their services or products to gain greater recognition among municipalities but lack the expertise and resources for effective outreach.

These insights factored heavily into Nehan’s decision to ally with Ricross, allowing the two entities to provide a seamless service that includes bid information, increased productivity in bidding operations, and support for gaining meetings and proposal discussions with local government bodies.

Ricross, led by former municipal employee Akihisa Kito, possesses a deep understanding of the behavior and operational cycles of government workers, backed by extensive knowledge of administrative processes. This partnership will not only maximize bidding opportunities through the application of the "Labid" platform but also enhance the overall efficacy of public sales endeavors for many businesses.

Looking ahead, "Labid," previously focused on providing bid information and project management support, will expand its offerings to include assistance with sales outreach and proposal support to municipalities due to the collaboration with Ricross. The functionality of "Labid" will continue to evolve to drive greater productivity improvements for businesses engaged in public sector sales.