In a notable achievement, sinops, headquartered in Toyonaka, Osaka, has secured its position as the number one provider in the food waste reduction solutions market for three consecutive years, according to a recent report by Fujikimeira Research Institute published on December 16, 2025. That year’s report highlights the effectiveness of sinops’ demand forecasting and automated ordering service, 'sinops-CLOUD', as a major factor contributing to this success. Over the past three decades, sinops has focused on optimizing inventory management through precise demand forecasting, establishing a solid reputation in the supply chain management landscape.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has reported Japan's food waste generation in the fiscal year 2024 at approximately 4.64 million tons, with about 2.31 million tons originating from businesses. This substantial waste not only poses environmental challenges but also significantly impacts grocery retailers, leading to high disposal costs and inefficient purchasing strategies that affect profit margins.
The 'sinops series' of products provides automated ordering services specifically tailored for the retail and distribution sectors. Successful implementations have been observed in various categories, including grocery items, non-perishable goods, and particularly short-shelf-life perishables such as fresh dairy, prepared meals, and bakery products. The solution also incorporates AI technology for optimizing discount strategies, effectively reducing both markdowns and waste rates. On average, companies that adopted sinops reported a loss reduction of 15% in perishables and 5.4% in prepared foods, thus resolving critical business challenges around operational efficiency and profit margins.
According to the referenced report, sinops holds a 34% market share for demand forecasting and automated ordering tools specifically aimed at food waste reduction solutions within the retail sector, an increase of 0.9 percentage points from the previous year. Moving forward, sinops aims to optimize the entire supply chain, expanding its focus from retail to include manufacturing and wholesale processes. The company remains committed to its vision of reducing global waste by 10%.
The 'sinops' brand is centered on IT solutions designed for the distribution industry that leverage demand forecasting as a core component. Unlike traditional 'sell-one-buy-one' systems, sinops utilizes historical sales data, pricing, and external factors such as weather to create accurate demand forecasts that drive automated ordering processes. This innovative approach not only enhances inventory management but also improves overall operational efficiency.
As a software provider, sinops embodies its mission to decrease waste across the globe by 10%. The company has excelled in crafting solutions for challenging product categories with short shelf lives. By streamlining the management of people, goods, capital, and information related to inventory, sinops effectively contributes to social sustainability and resource optimization. The company is publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under stock code 4428.
For further details, visit the product site for 'sinops-CLOUD' at https://www.cloud.sinops.jp.