Zenport Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo, CEO: Fumiyuki Ota) has released an enhanced version of the bulk data entry support function “SmartGrid” for “ZENPORT,” a data hub that manages all global supply chain data.
This feature enhancement was developed as a standard function that enables customers to implement their individual usage methods in line with the concept of “Standardization of Customization,” which ZENPORT has been working on since the service was launched, based on customer feedback.
The enhancement has been available to all users since April 14, 2025.
What is “SmartGrid”
“SmartGrid” is a bulk data entry support function that operates on ZENPORT’s user interface “ZenGrid.” It supports the transcription of shipping document data such as invoices into “ZenGrid” by utilizing data linked to ZENPORT. It achieves business efficiency beyond Excel in terms of processing speed and usability for registering numerous shipping information.
Improving User Experience through “SmartGrid” Feature Enhancements
The following functions have been added to “SmartGrid” with the new feature enhancement:
・Multi-select function – The ability to simultaneously select and operate multiple key items such as exporters, PO numbers, and product numbers, greatly expanding the use cases
・Data filtering function – The ability to filter order and order product information by selecting data based on product name, exporter, etc., streamlining the input of order information linked to shipments being created
・Order product number search function – Direct search by order product number is now possible, speeding up information extraction from large volumes of data
This feature enhancement realizes:
・Support for a wide range of usage methods
・Significant improvement in search efficiency
・Reduction of operational burden on users
contributing further to the efficiency of the entire supply chain.
Future Development Plans
As part of the “Beyond Excel” project, ZENPORT will continue to enhance the “SmartGrid” functionality. Planned future enhancements include:
・Customizable column display – A function that allows users to freely select and arrange display columns according to their operations
・AI-OCR function – Significant reduction in transcription work through automatic data extraction from documents
Feature Development Based on the “Human in the Loop” Philosophy
This feature enhancement was developed based on feedback from actual users. Based on the “Human in the Loop” philosophy, ZENPORT will develop as a hub where humans, core systems, and AI collaborate to support the improvement of quality in our customers’ operations and management.
ZENPORT will continue to listen sincerely to our customers’ voices and strive to provide the latest and best business experience through continuous function development and improvements that meet the needs of the field.
ZENPORT: Towards a World Where Richness and Innovation Arise from Cognitive Diversity
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, we build an ecosystem that enables all stakeholders to make optimal decisions based on cross-organizational data, centered on our unique integrated architecture “ZenConnect,” which organically links data from all processes and organizations, along with the standard data integration platform “ZenSync” and UI (screen functions) “ZenGrid” that realize personalized business experiences.
“SmartGrid” is a bulk data entry screen that operates on “ZenGrid” and is a function that streamlines data transcription for shipping documents by utilizing data linked to ZENPORT. It provides a business experience beyond Excel in terms of processing speed and usability for registering numerous shipping information.
Company Overview
Company name: Zenport Inc.
Location: Shibuya, Tokyo
Representative: CEO Fumiyuki Ota
Vision: “Towards a world where our differences come alive.”
Mission: “Connecting data beyond organizations and processes. Business accelerates.”
For inquiries regarding this matter
Zenport Inc. PR Department
Zenport Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; CEO: Fumiyuki Ota) operates “ZENPORT,” a data hub that collectively manages all data across global supply chains.
The company has recently completed verification of a process that semi-automates data mapping and data integration programming by utilizing generative AI technology for building customized integration programs for various source data on their data integration platform “ZenSync.”
Agile Data Integration Transforms Global Supply Chains
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, global supply chain operations have experienced significant changes, and further major changes are anticipated due to policy developments such as the tariff policies of the second Trump administration.
In this context, comprehensive cross-location data management—both internally and externally—has become essential for inventory management and improving operational productivity globally. Meanwhile, the renewal and updating of core systems that many companies are undertaking often create barriers to building new data integrations.
Therefore, agile and flexible data integration construction and updates have become an imperative of our times.
Excel Connecting Systems and Operations
In practical terms, global supply chains still require numerous Excel files. This is because data integration between exporters, importers, logistics companies, and even internal departments such as production management, logistics management, and accounting management remains challenging. In reality, operations often involve attaching Excel files to emails or transcribing received PDFs into Excel to process orders and logistics tasks, and then entering the data into core systems upon completion.
By applying data integration more broadly and agilely, it is possible to significantly improve both management and operational quality.
Introduction of Generative AI Technology for Building Customized Data Integration
Until now, ZENPORT has created mapping definition documents (data sheet conversions) manually based on data extracted from customers’ core systems, and then engineers wrote data integration programs based on these definition documents to build customized data integration solutions.
This time, by structuring the knowledge of customization in data integration cultivated through projects with many enterprise clients, and by using Cursor, a generative AI editor, ZENPORT has successfully semi-automated the process from mapping to data integration program generation.
Although these data integration programs are customized for each data source, they are centrally managed under the standard workflow of ZENPORT’s standard data integration platform “ZenSync.”
Through this capability, ZENPORT will contribute to faster cycles of data integration construction for customers, improving their operational productivity and strategic execution speed through agile data integration.
Feature Development Based on the “Human in the Loop” Concept
Like other initiatives, this effort embodies ZENPORT’s philosophy aimed at enhancing value through collaboration between technology and humans, based on the “Human in the Loop” concept.
By incorporating workflows where humans perform verification within the overall process, ZENPORT realizes accurate data structuring through collaboration between AI and humans in integrating with diverse customers and data sources.
About ZENPORT: Towards a World Where Cognitive Diversity Creates Richness and Innovation
ZENPORT aims to realize a world where global data, people, and economies are seamlessly connected, and where richness and innovation are sustained through the utilization of cognitive diversity.
Based on this philosophy, ZENPORT has built an ecosystem that enables all stakeholders to make optimal decisions based on cross-organizational data. This is achieved through the core integrated architecture “ZenConnect,” which organically links data across all processes and organizations, along with the standard data integration platform “ZenSync” and the UI (screen function) “ZenGrid” that provides personalized business experiences.
“ZenGrid” is a list sheet screen with usability and functionality that exceeds Excel and is positioned as the core of the company’s “Beyond Excel” project. While maintaining the intuitive nature of Excel operations, it provides advanced functions necessary for global supply chain management, significantly improving user operational efficiency.
Company Profile
Company Name: Zenport Inc.
Location: 1-19-9-303 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative: CEO Fumiyuki Ota
Vision: “Towards a world where our differences come alive.”
Mission: “Connecting data beyond organizations and processes. Accelerating business.”
For inquiries regarding this press release:
Zenport Inc. Public Relations Department
https://zenport.io/contact/
Yasuda Logistics Corporation will present a case study of how Zenport has helped them and their customers improve operational efficiency at the Logistics DX SUMMIT 2023, an online conference scheduled to be held on March 2-3, 2023.
The session by Yasuda Logistics Corporation is scheduled from 15:55 to 16:15 (Japan time) on Thursday March 2nd , and our CEO Mr. Ota is scheduled to attend.
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Logistics DX SUMMIT 2023 is an online conference that welcomes leading companies and business leaders in the international supply chain industry to present and discuss the latest trends, knowledge, and service/products of DX in international supply chain.
Yasuda Logistics Corporation’s session: “Improve operation’s efficiency by utilizing DX solution” is scheduled on Thursday March 2, from 15:55 to 16:15 (Japanese time).
In this session, Mr. Hibino, General Manager of International Sales Department, Yasuda Logistics Corporation, Mr. Yamada, General Manager of International Transportation Center, Mr. Matsuo of Johnson Health Tech Japan Co., Ltd., a client of Yasuda who uses Zenport together with Yasuda, and Mr. Ota from Zenpnort will discuss about why Yasuda Logistics Corporation decided to use Zenport, how they improve their opration with actual use cases, and what they expect from Zenport for further usage.
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