Promote trade, OEM, procurement, and logistics in Japan

In trade and OEM, it is important to not only negotiate prices but also decide specifications, quality, delivery dates, inspections, logistics, and scope of responsibility from the beginning.

This page not only provides general information, but also organizes the order and points to check when actually preparing. For people coming to Japan from overseas, it is important to proceed with plenty of time, as each procedure can take time due to differences in language and systems.

Leave product specifications in writing

In addition to samples, we document materials, dimensions, packaging, labels, tolerances, and inspection methods.

Conditions vary depending on the person and company. The most efficient way to proceed is to organize your purpose, timing, budget, and necessary language support, and then check only the parts you don't understand with a specialist.

Delivery dates are determined not only by manufacturing but also by logistics.

Factory completion date and customer delivery date are different. We plan transportation, customs clearance, warehousing, and domestic delivery in plenty of time.

Conditions vary depending on the person and company. The most efficient way to proceed is to organize your purpose, timing, budget, and necessary language support, and then check only the parts you don't understand with a specialist.

Deciding how to respond to quality problems

Check in advance the rules for when problems occur, such as defect rate, remanufacturing, refunds, and shipping costs.

Conditions vary depending on the person and company. The most efficient way to proceed is to organize your purpose, timing, budget, and necessary language support, and then check only the parts you don't understand with a specialist.

Restricted products undergo specialized verification

Laws and regulations vary depending on the product, such as food, cosmetics, medical-related products, etc. If necessary, check with a specialized business operator or qualified person.

Conditions vary depending on the person and company. The most efficient way to proceed is to organize your purpose, timing, budget, and necessary language support, and then check only the parts you don't understand with a specialist.

Avoid dependence on one company

If you rely on just one company for important parts and logistics, the impact of an outage will be greater. Consider alternative routes to ensure stability.

Conditions vary depending on the person and company. The most efficient way to proceed is to organize your purpose, timing, budget, and necessary language support, and then check only the parts you don't understand with a specialist.

At the implementation stage, decide on the person in charge and the deadline.

Once the plan is finalized, make a list of who will decide, by when, and what will be decided. If the overseas head office, Japanese person in charge, or external expert is involved, the decision will likely go awry if the approver and contact point are not made clear. Setting a regular confirmation date and updating only undecided items will make progress management easier.

Assuming continued operation on the Japanese side

We not only think about operations immediately after entering the business, but also about operations six months and a year from now. By organizing who will be in charge of customer relations, billing, contract renewals, recruitment, accounting, web updates, etc., you can prevent your company from becoming too dependent on the head office after startup.

What I would like you to tell me when consulting with JCBO

If you would like to consult individually about "advancing trade, OEM, procurement, and logistics in Japan," please let us know your current situation, desired timing, location, budget, what has already been decided, and what has not yet been decided. JCBO organizes the consultation contents and guides you through what can be resolved with general information and what needs to be dealt with by corporate services or qualified experts.