Case Study Released: Asanuma Shokai Implements Supply-Demand Adjustment & Inventory Optimization Solution 'Φ-Pilot Series'

Case Study Announcement

Fairway Solutions, led by President Yin Fenghiko, announced on May 26, 2026, the publication of a case study featuring the implementation of their supply-demand adjustment and inventory optimization solution, "Φ-Pilot Series," at Asanuma Shokai.

◆ Access the case study here: https://www.fw-solutions.com/topics/works/5235

Pre-Implementation Challenges

Asanuma Shokai faced several hurdles with their previous ordering system:

- The demand forecasting method was unsuitable for a photographic supplies wholesaler, leading to opaque predictions and a heavy reliance on staff intuition. - High computational load (taking nearly 4 hours) hampered operational efficiency. - Large orders significantly distorted forecasts, making efficient ordering difficult.

Solutions and Results

By implementing Φ-Pilot, Asanuma Shokai achieved the following improvements:

- Enabled seasonal and long-span demand forecasting, minimizing time spent on reviews and manual adjustments. - Successfully compressed end-of-month inventory by adjusting inventory service rates. - Semi-automated ordering by utilizing real-time order data and removing noise. - Enabled effective inventory management for overseas products, properly accounting for lead times.

About Asanuma Shokai

Founded in 1871, Asanuma Shokai is a historic photographic supply company that provides products nationwide through its planning, development, and trading operations. They viewed this implementation not just as a system upgrade but as a fundamental business process reform.

Future Outlook

The company aims to further strengthen management-level analysis and continue improving their management structure using Φ-Pilot.