Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture / Fukube Forge Co.

Metal forging and sales company

Achievements
  • Supported DXing of all company operations to maximize operational efficiency
  • Expanded the company’s business area by developing new business in the Tokyo metropolitan area and supporting the company’s participation in trade shows.
  • Became the walloping partner of the president and provided close support for the company’s management

Implement DX that is truly necessary for the company

DX = digitalization, but there are different levels of DX, from using free tools to outsourcing to a software company to build it up.

Bunjiku conducts an introduction to Google Workplace, Slack, and other tools that are first of all inexpensive and easy to use to improve business efficiency.

We support in-house implementations of DX that have an immediate impact, such as switching from line to slack, where it was difficult to progress multiple topics at the same time, and from Excel, where simultaneous work was complicated, to Google Drive, where sharing, etc., can be done easily.
Assumption
The company was wondering how to tackle DX in the midst of the digitalization of the times.
Bunkei’s Role
Not only selecting the right DX product for the company, but also supporting the company until the DX product, which has too many functions, is made into an easy-to-understand manual and permeated within the company.
Results
The company’s digital infrastructure, including communication tools, document storage tools, and websites, was solidified, and a system was put in place to facilitate smooth business operations both internally and externally.

Reliable Presentation Delegation for Challenging Metropolitan Customers

“Our company is located in a rural area, making frequent customer visits to the metropolitan region difficult. Moreover, presentations for customers are complex and cannot be easily entrusted to others.” We often hear such concerns from many regional business owners.

Bunzoku, having dealt with various products and services, can quickly understand your company and your offerings, and will prepare thoroughly, including creating anticipated Q&As, so you can feel at ease during presentations.
Assumption
The headquarters was located in the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa Prefecture, with no branch offices in other prefectures, and was struggling with how to expand its business.
Bunkei’s Role
Whenever inquiries came from major metropolitan companies, we initiated communication via phone and email, conducted on-site negotiations, and handled the closing process.
Results
We generated leads from several dozen companies centered in the metropolitan area, converting the majority to successful contracts. From the start of our support, sales increased by 30%.

A Casual Consultant for Sometimes Lonely Managers

Managers at the top of their organizations are often psychologically separated from their employees and may not have anyone within the company with whom they can casually discuss business matters.

Wenjie has experience working for a large corporation, launching a venture, and consulting for a wide variety of businesses, so he has been exposed to a wide range of business owners’ concerns.

The fact that he can be a casual wall-hopper anytime via chat or phone is greatly appreciated by business owners.
Assumptions
When they wanted to discuss something by sharing their opinions, they did not have anyone outside the company whom they could easily consult with, and they felt a sense of lack.
Bunkei’s Role
We were contacted at a time when the president was unsure about not only management policies but also initial responses to inquiries, etc., and we replied on the same day to solidify the direction of the company.
Outcome
A hotline between Fumitsugu and President Hiraba was established, resulting in a significant increase in the number of leads, contracts, and sales.

Client Testimonials

Fumitsugu is the go-to person for any management issues!

We have asked Fumitsugu to perform a wide range of tasks, including creating company introduction materials, directing the recruitment website, developing new clients, and providing legal advice.
At first, the name of the project was “sales support,” but he has been very helpful because he proactively supports us in everything without being bound by any boundaries.
I would recommend Fumitsugu to any business that has a wide range of problems, not just on one subject.
Kentao Kohba, Representative, Fukube Kogei Corporation, Noto-cho, Ishikawa

Customer Information

Company Name
Fukube Forge Co.
Name of Representative
Kentaro Kohba
Type of Business
Metal forging and sales company
Description of Business
Manufacture, sale, and repair of kitchen knives and other hardware
Number of Employees
Approx. 20
Company website
https://fukubekaji.jp/