Zenport Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Fumiyuki Ota) is releasing “SmartGrid,” a bulk data entry assistance feature, as a new function of “ZENPORT,” the data hub that manages all global supply chain data in one place.

This feature has been developed through individual projects with multiple leading distribution and manufacturing companies representing the industry, with the initial version scheduled for release in March 2025.

About ZENPORT: Toward a World Where Cognitive Diversity Creates Richness and Innovation

ZENPORT aims to realize a world where data, people, and economies across the globe are seamlessly connected, and where richness and innovation are sustained through the utilization of cognitive diversity.

Under this philosophy, with the proprietary integrated architecture “ZenConnect” at its core, ZENPORT organically links data from all processes and organizations. Furthermore, through the standard data integration platform “ZenSync” and the personalized business experience UI (screen function) “ZenGrid,” it builds an ecosystem where all stakeholders can make optimal decisions based on cross-organizational data.

Increasing Challenges of Excel Ledgers in PSI (Production-Sales-Inventory) Management

As global supply chains become increasingly complex, the importance of data integration across organizations and borders is rapidly growing. However, in global supply chain operations, numerous Excel ledgers are being used, creating operational burdens and management bottlenecks.

Particularly in PSI (Production-Sales-Inventory) management, manual data transcription into Excel ledgers plays a crucial role. These Excel ledgers constitute a critical part of PSI management, where data spanning processes such as ordering, production, shipping, and transportation is collected from various stakeholders to manage delivery schedules and transportation for each product.

This transcription work, which forms the core of PSI management, remains one of the most labor-intensive tasks in global supply chain management, despite requiring high accuracy under time constraints. Currently, awareness of these challenges has been growing across industries among many leading companies, especially following the rapid changes in the global supply chain environment since the COVID-19 pandemic.

As the scale of our support projects grows, we are developing this feature as part of building an infrastructure to contribute to our customers’ further business growth and to automate large-scale data integration through the utilization of generative AI.

Achieving Efficiency Beyond Excel Through Data Utilization

“SmartGrid” is a bulk data entry screen that operates on “ZenGrid,” the UI of ZENPORT.

By utilizing data connected to ZENPORT, it supports the transcription of shipping document data, such as INVOICE information, into “ZenGrid,” achieving efficiency that surpasses Excel when registering multiple shipping information entries.

“Management Foundation” in Generative AI Implementation

ZENPORT will implement generative AI solutions based on the concept of “Human in the loop” (a mechanism where humans perform final verification of AI judgments).

SmartGrid functions as a management foundation where humans act as “gatekeepers” to verify and make decisions, connecting external data with core systems during the automation of “normalizing unstructured data” such as PDFs.

The current phase targets manually entered data, but the next phase will also display data read by AI-OCR. It will evolve as a UI (screen function) for customer data verification and finalization, and as a hub connecting to various internal and external data sources and workflows.

Current Release: Semi-automation of INVOICE transcription using SmartGrid Next Phase: AI-OCR integration with SmartGrid (planned for around May-July 2025) Beyond Next Phase: Automation of preceding and subsequent processes (details to be announced later)

Providing Standard Functions with Customized Support

While SmartGrid is part of ZENPORT’s standard functions, it accommodates diverse use cases through the development and enhancement of standard functions tailored to individual customer use cases.

Development costs will be quoted individually

Company Overview

Company Name: ZENPORT Inc.
Location: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative: CEO Fumiyuki Ota
Vision: “Embrace differences to make a difference”
Mission: “Be the common language for the global supply chain”

April 4, 2025 – Zenport Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Fumiyuki Ota) is releasing a new feature for “ZENPORT,” the data hub that manages all global supply chain data in one place, which allows direct pasting of screenshots to the message board.

This feature has been developed based on customer feedback and is available to all users starting April 2025.

About ZENPORT: Toward a World Where Cognitive Diversity Creates Richness and Innovation

Communication Efficiency Challenges in Global Supply Chains

As global supply chains become increasingly complex, the importance of communication across organizations and borders is rapidly growing. Accurate and prompt information sharing between stakeholders is particularly important in exchanges related to shipping documents.

In conventional systems, sharing information using screenshots required multiple steps: “capture → local save → file attachment,” which reduced users’ operational efficiency. This issue created significant time losses for users who shared dozens of screenshots in their daily operations.

Achieving One-Step Information Sharing

The new “Direct Screenshot Pasting” feature operates on ZENPORT’s message board and enables users to directly paste captured screenshots with a single Ctrl+V (shortcut key).

This feature:

Significantly reduces steps for information sharing (from 3 steps to 1 step)
Shortens communication time regarding shipping documents
Reduces operational burden on users

These improvements contribute to the operational efficiency of the entire supply chain.

Feature Development Based on the “Human in the Loop” Philosophy of Technology and Human Collaboration

This feature was developed based on feedback from actual users.

ZENPORT supports the improvement of our customers’ operations and management quality through the collaboration of technology and humans, based on the “Human in the loop” philosophy. This enhancement is a step toward eliminating small daily operational stresses and providing an environment where all stakeholders involved in the supply chain can focus on more essential tasks.

ZENPORT will continue to listen sincerely to our customers’ voices and strive to provide the most up-to-date and optimal operational experience through function development and improvements that meet ongoing field needs.

Company Overview

Company Name: Zenport Inc. Location: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Representative: CEO Fumiyuki Ota Vision: “Toward a world where our differences thrive.” Mission: “Connecting data beyond organizations and processes. Accelerating business.”

For inquiries regarding this matter:
Zenport Inc. Public Relations
https://zenport.io/contact/

February 27, 2025

ZENPORT Partners with FUJIFILM Business Innovation to Transform Trade Document Management

— Strategic Alliance Marks New Era in Digital Trade Operations —

Tokyo, Japan – ZENPORT Inc., a rising force in supply chain technology, today announced a strategic partnership with FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corporation to address the growing challenges of trade document digitisation in Asia’s evolving regulatory landscape.

The collaboration introduces “ZenSync for FUJIFILM IWpro,” integrating ZENPORT’s comprehensive supply chain data management platform with FUJIFILM’s established cloud service. This partnership comes at a crucial time as Asian businesses face mounting pressure to digitise their trade operations following Japan’s 2021 regulatory reforms mandating electronic storage of trade documents.

“This integration represents a fundamental shift in how businesses manage their trade documentation,” said Fumiyuki Ota, CEO of ZENPORT. “By combining our expertise in global supply chain data management with FUJIFILM Business Innovation’s proven cloud solutions, we’re offering a comprehensive answer to the complex challenges of trade digitisation.”

The partnership addresses several critical market needs:

– Automated compliance with Japan’s Electronic Books Preservation Act

– Seamless integration of structured and unstructured trade data

– Streamlined management of shipping and customs documentation

– Enhanced operational efficiency in global trade processes

FUJIFILM Business Innovation, a pioneer in trade document digitisation since Japan’s first electronic trade document storage implementation in 2011, sees the partnership as strategic to its enterprise solutions portfolio. “We’re witnessing a transformation in how businesses handle trade documentation,” said Motoki Takizawa, General Manager of the Business Solutions Division at FUJIFILM Business Innovation. “This collaboration with ZENPORT enables us to offer a one-stop solution that connects all aspects of our customers’ trade operations while ensuring regulatory compliance.”

The partnership highlights the growing trend of collaboration between established corporations and technology innovators in Japan’s evolving digital landscape. As businesses across Asia seek to modernize their operations, such partnerships are becoming increasingly crucial for maintaining competitive advantage in global markets.

About ZENPORT Inc.

ZENPORT develops and provides innovative solutions for global supply chain data management. Based in Shibuya, Tokyo, the company specializes in comprehensive data management systems that address the complex challenges faced by enterprise companies in global supply chains. (Location: 1-19-9-303 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)

About FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corporation

FUJIFILM Business Innovation leads digital transformation through innovative technologies and solutions, supporting businesses in their journey toward enhanced efficiency and productivity.

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ZENPORT Inc.

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