Sanyo Trading Strengthens 'Human Capital' Strategy to Deliver 'Optimal Solutions'

Sanyo Trading Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Masanobu Shintani) will further strengthen and accelerate its 'Human Capital' strategy toward the steady promotion of its long-term management plan 'SANYO VISION 2028' (SV2028) and the further enhancement of mid-to-long-term corporate value. Sanyo Trading positions 'Human Capital' as one of the cores of its growth strategy in SV2028.

■ Reasons for Accelerating the 'Human Capital' Strategy

As a specialized trading company based on niche-top products, Sanyo Trading has faced each transaction deeply and provided optimal and highly unique solutions ('Optimal Solutions'). These solutions are not produced by standardized methods but are created through the judgment and proposal capabilities cultivated through years of practical experience in the field, forming the foundation of its competitiveness.

On the other hand, to achieve SV2028 and realize sustainable growth, the company recognizes the necessity to further increase the 'quality' and 'quantity' of these 'Optimal Solutions' while utilizing these strengths.

Toward that end, from the perspective of further increasing the value of field practice, the company will focus on strengthening the growth and activity foundation of the employees who carry out these practices. Through investment in personnel and development of the activity foundation, the company will further sophisticate and accelerate the execution of its human capital strategy.

■ Sanyo Trading's 'Human Capital' Strategy: The Trinity Model

The strategy will be promoted as a three-in-one framework that interconnects the following three elements:

1. Sanyo Growth Style (Sustainable production of self-igniting talent)
2. Sanyo Work Style (Environment preparation balancing job satisfaction and productivity)
3. Sanyo Business Model (Field practice opportunities as the foundation for value creation)

This model functions as a mechanism to enhance value creation in the 'Sanyo Business Model' (the field of practice) by organically combining human capital measures: 'Sanyo Growth Style,' responsible for producing self-igniting talent (people who think and act autonomously to contribute to value creation), and 'Sanyo Work Style,' responsible for strengthening the activity foundation. This is expected to improve the quality and quantity of 'Optimal Solutions.'

■ Key Initiatives Based on the Trinity Model

1. Sanyo Growth Style: Sustainable Production of Self-Igniting Talent

'Self-igniting talent' is defined as 'personnel who do not just follow external instructions but take proactive actions starting from their own inner sense of purpose, leading the creation of new value.' By integrating human resource strategy with management and business strategies, the company has systematically built and operates a mechanism to align organizational growth directions with individual challenges and continuously produce highly value-creative 'self-igniting talent.'

[Major Initiative: SANYO Academy]
The company systematizes rank-specific training from new employees to management, actively supporting the acquisition of knowledge and skills necessary for role fulfillment at each stage. In particular, the following three areas will be strengthened as priority areas:
① Development of talent for creating new businesses
② Development of talent for promoting global business
③ Development of next-generation management talent

2. Sanyo Work Style: Environment Preparation Supporting Job Satisfaction and Productivity Improvement

The company promotes environment preparation so that 'self-igniting talent' can maximize their potential and continue to create high value-added results as an entire organization.

Specifically, in addition to providing a flexible environment where employees can choose the optimal way to work according to business characteristics such as concentration or collaboration and lifestyle, the company has established systems for business efficiency support including the use of AI, and a mental health consultation system through partner clinics.

Furthermore, the company strengthens the system for career continuity even through life stage changes such as childcare and nursing care, realizing an environment where diverse talent can be active over the long term.

3. Sanyo Business Model: Field Practice Opportunities as the Foundation for Value Creation

The company believes that the growth of talent is fostered through practical experience in the field. This accumulation of practice is termed the 'Sanyo Business Model.' Employees hone their ability to derive 'Optimal Solutions' themselves through various practical opportunities, such as having discretion from a young age.