UPWARD was featured in “Nikkun ONLINE”
An article titled “Mitsubishi UFJ Bank Selects UPWARD as AX Partner for Sales Division; Optimizes Handover Visits with AI” was published on “Nikkun ONLINE,” operated by Nihon Financial News Co., Ltd., introducing the AX consulting contract for the sales division signed between Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Ltd. and UPWARD Co., Ltd.
The article highlights initiatives such as the use of AI to automate the scheduling of “handover visits” during personnel transfers, with the goal of reducing annual workloads by over 10,000 hours.
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https://www.nikkinonline.com/article/403734
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Mitsubishi UFJ Bank Selects UPWARD as AX Partner for Its Business Operations
https://upward.jp/info/20260701/
About "Japan Financial News Agency"
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▼Learn more about UPWARD
Product page for "UPWARD," an SFA/CRM system specialized for field sales: https://upward.jp/
ABOUT UPWARD CORPORATION
Guided by its purpose to “unlock the creativity of field workers and accelerate the growth of businesses and society,” UPWARD, Inc. provides AX services specifically designed to address the challenges faced by field workers who visit client sites and create value through in-person interactions with customers. By leveraging technology to create an environment where workers can perform their duties using just a mobile device, the company aims to build a world where people can thrive regardless of their location or circumstances.
Company Profile
Company name UPWARD Co.
Location 26F Marunouchi Eiraku Building, 1-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative Ryusuke Kaneki, CEO and Representative Director
Year Established July 2016
Capital 100 million yen
Business Activities: Development and provision of the field sales AI agent "UPWARD"
Press contact
UPWARD Co., Ltd. Corporate Headquarters, PR Team
Tel: 03-6897-3683
Mail pr@upward.jp
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