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Our onboarding process follows these steps: "Needs and Goals Assessment" → "Proposal and Fee Presentation" → "Contract" → "Service Delivery." There are no fees until the contract is signed. An NDA can be executed early in the process if needed.
We propose one of the following fee structures based on the scope of the project: a fixed total project fee, a monthly retainer, or an hourly rate. After a thorough review of your challenges and objectives, we will clearly present the most appropriate fee plan.
We offer flexible engagements tailored to your needs, ranging from 8 to 12-week strategy development projects to year-round advisory services.
Approximately 30% of our clients have global consolidated revenues under ¥100 billion, approximately 30% between ¥100 billion and ¥1 trillion, and approximately 40% at ¥1 trillion or above. The majority of our clients generate U.S. revenues representing 10 to 30% of their consolidated global revenues.
Global strategies typically define revenue targets and priority areas by region. A U.S. strategy is the optimal tool for executing that global strategy in the U.S. market — it does not conflict with headquarters' strategy.
The key is to objectively assess the U.S. market and your company's position within it, clearly define your risk tolerance, and then develop a rational strategy. Grounding decisions in objective information maximizes the probability of success.
This is a challenge that many local subsidiaries face. As an objective third party, USJP communicates the current state of the U.S. market and the challenges facing the local business to headquarters, supporting alignment between Japan and the U.S.
Our value lies in the extensive knowledge gained from guiding diverse Japanese companies to success, combined with an objective outside perspective. We help uncover new business opportunities that may be difficult to see from within, and support the development of practical strategies. During execution, we help create an environment that brings out the full capabilities of both expatriate and local staff.
Absolutely. As an independent advisor, we provide continuous support — checking progress, resolving challenges, and making rapid course corrections — staying by your side until the strategy's objectives are achieved.
We share past success stories, cross-industry examples, and leading-edge company initiatives to spark new ideas. During the evaluation phase, we select the most feasible ideas based on objective criteria, with a strong emphasis on fostering ownership among your employees.
AI is becoming indispensable across all industries. For example, by embedding sensors in products to collect operational data, companies can develop a "service revenue" model that includes predictive maintenance and service contracts — an approach applicable to many types of products. We work together with you to explore concrete ways to secure future revenue.
AI is evolving at an extraordinary pace. The key is to make decisions and take action faster than ever before. It requires an organizational culture that accepts a reasonable degree of risk, empowers frontline teams, and encourages experimentation with new approaches.
We analyze the purchasing process and user experience from the customer's perspective, then design an optimized customer experience (CX) through digital marketing, brand strategy, and the introduction of self-service capabilities.
The U.S. market is a global trendsetter where buyers often seek added value — such as convenience — over product functionality alone. Unlike the Japanese market, which emphasizes product quality, strengthening CX is the highest-priority initiative for U.S. subsidiaries seeking to establish competitive advantage.
Our role is to provide the information, perspectives, and options needed for executives to make the best possible decisions. The final judgment always rests with you. Having access to diverse viewpoints enables more confident decision-making.
Through participation in management meetings, review of reports, and meetings with local executives, we support continuous improvement across performance, talent, operations, systems, and risk management. We help establish a structure that allows subsidiary leaders to focus on what matters most.
