SmartDrive to Speak at Japan Agricultural News Online Seminar "Back Office DX for JA" on Friday, May 22, 2026
SmartDrive Co., Ltd. announced its participation in the "Back Office DX for JA" online seminar hosted by Japan Agricultural News on May 22, 2026. The company will present solutions for HR/labor and vehicle management challenges faced by JA organizations, leveraging its mobility data utilization services, particularly "SmartDrive Box."
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SmartDrive Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Retsu Kitagawa; hereinafter "the Company"), which provides services utilizing mobility data, announced today that it will be speaking at the online seminar "Back Office DX for JA," hosted by Japan Agricultural News Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Kashiro Tamiya; hereinafter "Japan Agricultural News") on Friday, May 22, 2026.
"Back Office DX for JA" is an online seminar that addresses HR/labor management and vehicle management challenges within JA organizations through presentations and discussions by participating companies.
The Company will be presenting alongside JA Mitsui Lease Auto Co., Ltd., with whom it has a sales partnership agreement for "SmartDrive Box," a cloud service that promotes DX for vehicle-related documents. We plan to discuss how "private car commuting," which is prevalent in many JAs and large-scale agricultural corporations nationwide, has become a blind spot in management, and the significant risks inherent in the current management system. In addition, a keynote speech by an expert and a presentation on "HR/labor reform starting from centralized management of employee data" by SmartHR Co., Ltd. are also scheduled.
For details and application, please check the URL below.
URL: https://questant.jp/q/GN0LUSDJ
[Online Seminar Details]
Seminar Title:
[Hosted by Japan Agricultural News]
Back Office DX for JA: Resolving HR/Labor Management and Vehicle Management Challenges with Digital Solutions
Date and Time:
Friday, May 22, 2026, 13:30 - 16:00 (scheduled)
Venue:
Online (Zoom)
Participation Fee:
Free
Speakers and Lecture Themes:
* Mr. Hidekata Kakiuchi, Persol Research and Consulting Co., Ltd.
"Redefining Back Office Personnel in JA"
* Mr. Hideo Kataoka, Persol Innovation Co., Ltd.
"Tips for Achieving DX Through DX Support for Over 100 Companies Annually"
* Mr. Yukihiro Uchitomi, SmartHR Co., Ltd. / Mr. Atsushi Isogi, JA Ichikawa
"HR/Labor Reform Starting from Centralized Management of Employee Data"
* Mr. Yukihiro Yoshida, SmartDrive Co., Ltd. / Ms. Mayu Inagi, JA Mitsui Lease Auto Co., Ltd.
"Private Car Commuting in JA: Organizational Risks Caused by 'Unmanaged' Situations"
Application:
Please apply by filling out the necessary information on the online seminar introduction page.
URL: https://questant.jp/q/GN0LUSDJ
Viewing Method:
After application, a viewing URL will be sent via email.
* Zoom app installation is required for participation.
* Please participate from a location with a good network environment.
[SmartDrive Services]
"No. 1 choice for executives and drivers" *Corporate vehicle management system "SmartDrive Fleet"
Cloud service promoting DX for vehicle-related documents "SmartDrive Box"
Brake pad remaining life visualization service "BRAKEPAD SCAN powered by ADVICS"
Acquisition, accumulation, and utilization of driving data "Mobility Data Platform"
Community transcending industry boundaries "Mobility Transformation"
*According to Japan Marketing Research Organization survey, Survey outline: May 2021_Brand image survey
("SmartDrive," "SmartDrive Fleet," "SmartDrive Box," "BRAKEPAD SCAN," "Mobility Data Platform," "Mobility Transformation," "Vector G" are trademarks or registered trademarks of SmartDrive Co., Ltd.)
■Company Overview SmartDrive Co., Ltd.
Company Name: SmartDrive Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market: Securities Code 5137)
Established: October 2013
Representative Director: Retsu Kitagawa
Location: 19F, Hibiya Park Front, 2-1-6 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0011
URL: https://smartdrive.co.jp/
"Back Office DX for JA" is an online seminar that addresses HR/labor management and vehicle management challenges within JA organizations through presentations and discussions by participating companies.
The Company will be presenting alongside JA Mitsui Lease Auto Co., Ltd., with whom it has a sales partnership agreement for "SmartDrive Box," a cloud service that promotes DX for vehicle-related documents. We plan to discuss how "private car commuting," which is prevalent in many JAs and large-scale agricultural corporations nationwide, has become a blind spot in management, and the significant risks inherent in the current management system. In addition, a keynote speech by an expert and a presentation on "HR/labor reform starting from centralized management of employee data" by SmartHR Co., Ltd. are also scheduled.
For details and application, please check the URL below.
URL: https://questant.jp/q/GN0LUSDJ
[Online Seminar Details]
Seminar Title:
[Hosted by Japan Agricultural News]
Back Office DX for JA: Resolving HR/Labor Management and Vehicle Management Challenges with Digital Solutions
Date and Time:
Friday, May 22, 2026, 13:30 - 16:00 (scheduled)
Venue:
Online (Zoom)
Participation Fee:
Free
Speakers and Lecture Themes:
* Mr. Hidekata Kakiuchi, Persol Research and Consulting Co., Ltd.
"Redefining Back Office Personnel in JA"
* Mr. Hideo Kataoka, Persol Innovation Co., Ltd.
"Tips for Achieving DX Through DX Support for Over 100 Companies Annually"
* Mr. Yukihiro Uchitomi, SmartHR Co., Ltd. / Mr. Atsushi Isogi, JA Ichikawa
"HR/Labor Reform Starting from Centralized Management of Employee Data"
* Mr. Yukihiro Yoshida, SmartDrive Co., Ltd. / Ms. Mayu Inagi, JA Mitsui Lease Auto Co., Ltd.
"Private Car Commuting in JA: Organizational Risks Caused by 'Unmanaged' Situations"
Application:
Please apply by filling out the necessary information on the online seminar introduction page.
URL: https://questant.jp/q/GN0LUSDJ
Viewing Method:
After application, a viewing URL will be sent via email.
* Zoom app installation is required for participation.
* Please participate from a location with a good network environment.
[SmartDrive Services]
"No. 1 choice for executives and drivers" *Corporate vehicle management system "SmartDrive Fleet"
Cloud service promoting DX for vehicle-related documents "SmartDrive Box"
Brake pad remaining life visualization service "BRAKEPAD SCAN powered by ADVICS"
Acquisition, accumulation, and utilization of driving data "Mobility Data Platform"
Community transcending industry boundaries "Mobility Transformation"
*According to Japan Marketing Research Organization survey, Survey outline: May 2021_Brand image survey
("SmartDrive," "SmartDrive Fleet," "SmartDrive Box," "BRAKEPAD SCAN," "Mobility Data Platform," "Mobility Transformation," "Vector G" are trademarks or registered trademarks of SmartDrive Co., Ltd.)
■Company Overview SmartDrive Co., Ltd.
Company Name: SmartDrive Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market: Securities Code 5137)
Established: October 2013
Representative Director: Retsu Kitagawa
Location: 19F, Hibiya Park Front, 2-1-6 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0011
URL: https://smartdrive.co.jp/