AI Implementation Not Translating into Results — Providing AX Boost, FDE-Type AX Consulting to Solve Structural Issues on the Ground

KI Strategy Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) has launched its AX (AI Transformation) consulting service, "AX Boost".

Building on 10 years of extensive management support experience across a wide range of industries including finance, real estate, manufacturing, healthcare, systems, marketing, funds (DD/PMI), retail, human resources, shipping, and logistics, this service makes it its paramount mission to connect AI implementation with actual business results. The initial consultation is free.

■ Background: Structural Reasons Why AI Implementation in Japanese Companies Fails to Yield Results

While interest in AI utilization among domestic companies is rapidly increasing, projects continue to stall at the PoC (Proof of Concept) stage. The reasons for this are not technical issues, but rather a lack of strategic design and failures in on-site implementation.

Proceeding with implementation without a clear understanding of "where to apply AI" leads to an inability to measure ROI and loss of support from management. If integration into business workflows fails, all that remains is a system that no one uses.

AX Boost solves these structural problems by embedding itself within the on-site operations.

■ Service Features

1. FDE (Forward Deployed) Type Support
   FDE is a support model positioned at "the forefront of the client's operations." Consultants directly engage with the client's on-site operations, understanding the business, organization, and data from within, to define, implement, and improve challenges. The priority is to deliver tangible results on the ground rather than applying hypotheses from the outside. Outcomes, not just slides, are the evaluation criteria.

2. Integrated Support from Strategy to Adoption

   We handle everything from AX strategy formulation (business issue analysis, AI application area identification, ROI simulation, promotion plan formulation) to architecture design, AI model construction, company-wide deployment, and adoption support, without segmenting phases. We structurally resolve the "who will take over after PoC" problem and accompany clients until results are rooted in their operations.

3. Flexible Pricing System (Outcome First)

   Clients can choose from three options: consulting fee-based, performance-based, or hybrid. The performance-linked remuneration structure ensures that clients and the support team are aligned towards the same project goals. The basic policy of AX Boost is to share the risks.

FAQ

What is AX Boost?

AX Boost is an AX (AI Transformation) consulting service provided by KI Strategy Inc. that supports the on-site implementation of AI and the generation of actual business results.

What are the structural reasons why AI implementation in Japanese companies often fails to yield results?

The primary reasons are a lack of strategic design and failures in on-site implementation. Projects often stall at the PoC stage because the application areas for AI are unclear, leading to an inability to measure ROI and loss of management support. Failures in integrating AI into business workflows result in unused systems.

What is the FDE (Forward Deployed) type of support offered by AX Boost?

FDE is a support model where consultants directly engage with the client's on-site operations. They work from within to understand the business, organization, and data, then define, implement, and improve challenges, prioritizing tangible outcomes over external hypotheses.

Does AX Boost provide support beyond the initial AI strategy and implementation?

Yes, AX Boost offers integrated support from AX strategy formulation (including business issue analysis, AI application area identification, ROI simulation, and promotion plan formulation) all the way through to architecture design, AI model construction, company-wide deployment, and adoption support, ensuring results are rooted in the operations.

What are the pricing options for AX Boost?

AX Boost offers flexible pricing options: consulting fee-based, performance-based, or a hybrid model. This outcome-first approach aligns the incentives of both the client and the consulting team.

Is the initial consultation for AX Boost free?

Yes, the initial consultation for AX Boost is free.

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