The Field Sales AI Agent "UPWARD" was featured in the March 2, 2026 issue of the Japan Distribution Industry News.
The article introduced "UPWARD's" AI capabilities. It highlighted how the system automates sales input tasks—such as automatically detecting visits via location data, generating meeting minutes and daily reports, and optimizing visit routes—enabling sales representatives to focus more on customer interactions.
Please take a look at the article.
https://online.bci.co.jp/article/detail/4736
This is a weekly specialized newspaper dedicated to the mail-order, door-to-door sales, and network marketing industries. First published in November 1983 as the "Door-to-Door Sales Newspaper." In October 1992, it merged with the mail-order industry paper "DM News" and was published as the "Japan Distribution Industry Newspaper."This comprehensive trade publication is packed with information on the "non-store retail industry," covering mail order/e-commerce (EC), door-to-door sales, and network marketing. It provides a wide range of topics, from industry trends and company information to product development.
Source: https://www.bci.co.jp/
Guided by its purpose to “unlock the creativity of field workers and accelerate the growth of businesses and society,” UPWARD, Inc. provides AX services specifically designed to address the challenges faced by field workers who visit client sites and create value through in-person interactions with customers. By leveraging technology to create an environment where workers can perform their duties using just a mobile device, the company aims to build a world where people can thrive regardless of their location or circumstances.
UPWARD Co., Ltd. Corporate Headquarters, PR Team
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