Overview Device Agency, based in Nishi-ku, Osaka, has launched a new cloud-based business support system, 'AdvaNceD Smart Check-in for Car Rental Lite,' specifically designed for small-scale car rental businesses with 3–10 vehicles and operators in regions with inbound tourism demand.
This service unifies all processes from reservation and check-in to payment and sales analysis. It features standardized multi-language support, allowing businesses to easily cater to the rapidly growing inbound tourism market.
Background While the recovery of tourism has boosted rental car demand, rural and small-scale businesses face severe labor shortages. Field challenges such as the difficulty of maintaining on-site staff, the complexity of serving foreign guests, and the high costs of existing software led to the development of this low-cost, automated solution.
Key Features This next-generation management system completes all tasks on the cloud:
- Automated Data Sync: Real-time reflection of reservation and customer data, eliminating manual entry errors. - Flexible Pricing: Easy setup for seasonal, plan-based, or vehicle-based rates. - Inventory Automation: Real-time inventory tracking by vehicle class or specific vehicle. - Multi-language Support: Native support for Japanese, English, Korean, and Chinese (Simplified/Traditional). - Operational Modes: Operators can choose between 'Individual Vehicle Management Mode' or 'Vehicle Class Management Mode' based on their business model.
Workflow Users book online, then scan a QR code at the site terminal to process payments, retrieve keys from a box, and handle return procedures efficiently.
Implementation cases, such as Setouchi Island Cruise Co., Ltd., demonstrate that shifting from individual vehicle tracking to class-based inventory management significantly reduces labor. Moving forward, the company plans to strengthen partnerships with accommodation providers and travel OTAs to contribute further to regional tourism.
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