Business

What We Do

Research and Technology into Real-World Value

Overview

How We Create Value

Udzuki, Inc. works with a wide range of organizations — from research institutions to enterprises — on complex technical challenges, applying Web, DX, and AI technologies.

We work closely with clients from requirements through operations — focusing on where technical depth matters most.

Services

How We Help

CORE

Business System Development

We understand the unique requirements of each business function — sales, production, inventory, and more — and develop custom systems tailored to those needs, from requirements definition through design, implementation, and testing, continuing on to ongoing cloud operations and maintenance. We work at any scale, from small tools to large core systems spanning multiple departments.

  1. 1 Requirements Grounded in both theory and practice, we identify the real underlying issue
  2. 2 Design We structure even highly specialized requirements with real depth of understanding
  3. 3 Implementation Scratch-built development that meets complex requirements through systematic testing
  4. 4 Operations We continuously optimize performance and cost through long-term operation as needs evolve

Business Automation & DX

We digitize workflows that rely on paper, fax, or spreadsheets, and automate them using RPA and system integrations. From simple repetitive tasks to entire business processes spanning multiple systems, we drive business efficiency forward.

AI & Data Analytics

We build data and log analysis infrastructure for research and business use, and embed generative AI and machine learning into the systems that use them. We support a wide range of goals, from routine aggregation and visualization to advanced analysis and automation requiring specialized judgment.

Technology Research & R&D Support

We support proof-of-concept work, technology validation, generative AI integration, and algorithm development, helping research institutions and enterprises tackle technical challenges from exploration through implementation. Technical investigation and PoC work can also lead into a full development project down the line. From early-stage technical validation to implementing specialized algorithms for expert domains, we take it on regardless of difficulty.

Domains

Where We Work

Manufacturing DX

We develop core business systems for manufacturers from scratch, building integrated solutions covering sales, production/manufacturing, and administration, along with ongoing post-launch operations.

New core business system for a food manufacturer

Digitalized sales, production/manufacturing, and management. Delivered gross-profit-based revenue contribution visibility, QR-code-based lot management, and real-time monitoring of factory floor conditions.

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New production planning system for a fats and oils manufacturer

Built a system to digitize production planning workflows, including an automated dispatch planning feature that may also help reduce reliance on individual staff know-how. Drove development to match on-site operational requirements.

Customer operations system for a scientific instrument maker

Developed an integrated system covering equipment loan scheduling, product quoting, and automated email delivery.

Infrastructure & System Operations

We develop new system infrastructure for public agencies, research institutions, and enterprises, and provide ongoing technical support including RPA implementation and feature expansion.

Road traffic information site development

Built a database for searching and visualizing road infrastructure projects nationwide

Structural calculation RPA improvement support for a construction firm

Supported feature expansion for an RPA system automating secondary design for steel and RC structures, adding support for braced structures and large-scale column/beam cross-sections

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Logistics platform system development

Built a logistics management system supporting warehouse operations, including a feature for truck arrival reservations and berth assignment

EdTech

We support the digitalization of higher education, centered on the development and operation of learning management systems and learning analytics platforms.

GakuNin LMS & LA platform development and long-term operations

In partnership with NII, built the infrastructure for a nationwide learning management system and developed a learning analytics platform on it. Continue to operate and maintain both the infrastructure and the platform.

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Platform development for industry-academia collaboration

Designed and developed a platform that uses AI-based semantic similarity to match companies and municipalities with university faculty and graduate students.

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Drug Discovery & Life Science

From building drug discovery research databases to streamlining analysis with LLMs. We support the practical application of in silico drug discovery in collaboration with research institutions.

Drug discovery database development

Developed a suite of databases for managing and searching physicochemical properties and experimental values of medium-sized molecules. Supporting development of a next-generation database that uses AI to predict interactions between targets and ligands.

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LLM environment setup and efficiency support for drug discovery AI

Supported technology research and environment setup for automating drug discovery data curation using LLMs.

Estimate

What We Charge

You can start small with technical investigation or a PoC (proof of concept), and move step by step into full development based on what we learn. We keep initial investment low, and adapt flexibly to your budget and internal approval process. Feel free to reach out to discuss what you have in mind.

  • Technical Investigation & PoC（From several hundred thousand yen）We test whether new technology works with your real data.
  • Full-Scale System Development（From single-digit millions of yen）We build a system ready for real use in your operations.
  • Long-Term & Large-Scale Projects（Upwards of 10 million yen）We have a track record with large, company-wide systems.
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Positioning

Where We Stand

Every player in system development has their strengths and weaknesses. Udzuki maintains a well-balanced, high level of capability across six key dimensions.

Core Strength The core of what this player exists to do, central to their business
Advanced High expertise and proficiency, delivering at an excellent level
Capable Not a specialty, but there is a track record and capacity to deliver
Occasional Some examples exist, but it isn't a strength, and capacity is thin
Out of Scope Typically outside their expertise; any involvement would be exceptional
Udzuki
Industry Knowledge
Track record across manufacturing, road infrastructure, construction, drug discovery, and education
Research & Academia
Ongoing joint research and contracted work with universities and research institutions
Math & Data Skills
R&D experience in DNN automated repair, drug-discovery AI, and statistical analysis
Dev & Ops
End-to-end delivery from requirements through cloud operations
UI/UX & Design
Focused on functional, intuitive UI design suited to research and enterprise applications
Agility & Speed
Small, senior team with direct client contracts delivers end-to-end from requirements to production
Researchers & Academia
Industry Knowledge
Research & Academia
Math & Data Skills
Dev & Ops
UI/UX & Design
Agility & Speed

Research & Academia Embedded in research institutions, with a deep grasp of research culture and evaluation criteria

Dev & Ops Often centered on prototypes, with production operations experience tending to be limited

AI Firms & Data Scientists
Industry Knowledge
Research & Academia
Math & Data Skills
Dev & Ops
UI/UX & Design
Agility & Speed

Math & Data Skills A specialized organization focused on machine learning and statistics, with a strong record

Dev & Ops AI development tends to be the core focus, with production operations maturity still growing

Web Design Firms
Industry Knowledge
Research & Academia
Math & Data Skills
Dev & Ops
UI/UX & Design
Agility & Speed

UI/UX & Design Specialized in design and branding, an area where their strengths clearly stand out

Dev & Ops Front-end delivery is the core focus, with large-scale system development typically outside scope

System Integrators
Industry Knowledge
Research & Academia
Math & Data Skills
Dev & Ops
UI/UX & Design
Agility & Speed

Dev & Ops Maintains standardized processes and teams built for large-scale projects

Agility & Speed Organizational consensus-building can take time, often extending the path to getting started

* This is not objective survey data, but a comparison based on our own perspective. If you have any feedback, please reach out via our contact form.

Skill Base

Our Foundation

We apply knowledge and technical expertise cultivated through academic research to real-world systems. For more on our research track record, visit our R&D page.