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Our Services - Komatsu Research & Advisory
30/06/2017 *

Our Services

At KRA, we provide assistance to:

Private sector businesses 
From large listed corporations to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with under 10 staff members

Sectors include: textiles, food and drink, trading houses, transportation companies and many others

Government/ Government Agencies 
From Presidential Offices and central governments to local governments and government agencies

Others
Educational institutes from high schools to universities

International organisations

Foundations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), non-profit organisations (NPOs) etc.

KRA-Style Consulting

There is no set format for KRA’s consulting services. We provide custom-made consulting services that meet the needs of individual clients.

Unique Networks

Drawing on these wide networks, we are able to provide contact and information from government officials or key figures in the private sector. We can also arrange visits as well as meetings with key local figures.

Hands-on Approach

At KRA, following a hands-on approach, we go to the areas or countries concerned to collect fresh information on the ground, which forms the basis for decision-making and project implementation.
Moreover, we maintain close communication with our clients throughout the implementation process to help them succeed in their businesses.

What KRA Can Provide

  • Solid information based on multifaceted analyses obtained through KRA’s unique networks, and strategic    advice based on such information
  • Tailor-made services that meet clients’ needs
  • Multifaceted perspective that allows our clients to focus on their businesses

Achievement

 

Here are some selected examples of our work to demonstrate the services we provide:

CASE OF COMPANY A (LISTED ON FIRST SECTION OF THE TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE)

Headquartered in Tokyo Metropolitan Area
Assisted with their development of new markets in the African continent

１. After market research and pre-assessment, identified several promising markets
２. Conducted field surveys by going to the main cities of the countries and having meetings with the Ministers in charge. Established a network with key personnel from the private sector and created an industrial map.
３. Through meetings with Company A, refined areas of interest within business opportunities.
４. Accompanied the mission to the country with Company A and arranged meetings with related Ministers and key business personnel.
５. After the projects were refined, provided advice on the next steps for consideration.

CASE OF MEDIUM-SIZED COMPANY C

Headquartered in Chubu region (central area of Honshu)

Corporate Advisory work

１. As Corporate Advisor, providing regular seminars on current/world affairs and industrial environment at management meetings and executive committees.
２. Provide regular written reports on current/world affairs.
３. Responding to requests from Company C to provide bespoke research on specific topics or implement projects.

CASE OF COUNTRY B


Special Advisor to the President

１. Appointed as the International Advisory Council Chair of the Economic Development Board of Country B
２. Established an advisory committee. Provided plans for attracting foreign companies. Participated in launching specific projects.
３. After coup d'état took place in country B, worked closely with the Head of State staying outside Country B to re-establish the legitimate government.Communicated closely with governments and institutions in the US, Europe and Japan.

 

CASE OF MEDIUM-SIZED COMPANY D

Provided assistance to Japanese Company D which wanted to import the brewery facilities of a UK craft beer, a first for Japan.

１. Provided field survey (visiting different breweries in each village). Selected operators who were keen to export their facilities to Japan.
２. Arranged Company D's mission to the UK and arranged meetings with local key personnel.
３. Company D installed the craft beer facilities and system from a UK company and created a UK craft beer brewery within a Japanese theme park. The craft beer was highly received.

 

CASE OF MEDIUM-SIZED COMPANY E

Headquartered in Tokyo Metropolitan Area and major cities in Kansai (West Japan)
Assisted with investment to Northern Irish textile company

１. Conducted pre-assessment field survey. In spite of textile industry being under downturn, managed to attract proactive support from government senior officials, Ministry of Commerce and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
２. Accompanied Company E on a mission to Northern Ireland.
３. Project was established and investment from Company E was realised.