What happened
Intentia started accepting free, one-hour online consultations and simple data diagnostics on November 2, taking applications through November 27, 2026, for manufacturers and wholesalers.
Why it matters
Many firms say they want AI but don't know where to begin or worry their data isn't ready, so Intentia checks order documents, CRM and Excel samples before proposing a starting point.
WHO IT HITSSales and back-office teams at manufacturers and wholesalers that handle fax and email orders, per-customer information and sales records are the target, as Intentia reviews their order documents, CRM and Excel data before proposing where AI can start.
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Intentia is a young company, established in March 2026 with capital of 1 million yen, and its Intentia AI product is designed around the sales and order-processing work of manufacturers and wholesalers, built on top of existing sales management systems, CRM and Excel. The free consultation program appears to be a response to demand the company says it heard after a previous announcement: many firms asked whether their own data could support AI at all. Rather than pitching an installation, the company says it will first look at where time is being spent — matching fax and email orders, organizing customer information, entering sales records — and at whether the data is in a state AI can handle. Co-representative Riichi Takumiya said the aim is to start by confirming on-site problems and data conditions together, while co-representative Yusuke Tabai cited his experience with AI in logistics and supply chains, saying the state of frontline data is what separates success from failure. The one-hour online format and the option of an NDA suggest the program is meant to lower the barrier for firms that are curious but cautious about sharing operational data.
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