Corporate history
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1970s Founding period
1970
March 6
Founded by Yukio Funai
Japan Marketing Center Co., Ltd.
(currentlyFunai Soken Holdings Inc.) was established.
Our main business is providing comprehensive diagnostics for corporate management.
september
Established the Cosmos Club
Business Strategies for Business LeadersManagement workshopsAs such, they established the Cosmos Club, a membership-based organization.
1972
"Transformation Marketing" becomes a huge bestseller
Yukio Funai's book "Transformation Marketing" became a massive bestseller, selling 400,000 copies, and his company's performance skyrocketed.
A gradual shift away from a purely competitive consulting approach is underway.
A gradual shift away from a purely competitive consulting approach is underway.
Stock market listing in the 1980s
1981
In order to gain recognition for my work as a management consultant, I began preparing for an IPO.
Furthermore, in order to change the system that relied solely on Yukio Funai, he began to delegate the majority of the work to employees.
Furthermore, in order to change the system that relied solely on Yukio Funai, he began to delegate the majority of the work to employees.
1985
March
Trade nameFunai Consulting Inc.Change
1988
september
Listed on the Osaka Securities Exchange Second Section as a specially designated stock (new Second Section).
Expansion into the service industry in the 1990s
1990
March
From distribution-focused to service-focused
Masayoshi Honma assumed the position of president. The company shifted from management consulting primarily focused on the distribution industry to one primarily focused on the service industry.
1993
June
Transferred to the Second Section of the Osaka Securities Exchange
The 2000s: A period of business expansion
2000
February
Funai Information Systems Co., Ltd. was established.
(Company name changed to Funai Soken IT Solutions Co., Ltd. in July 2014)
March
Expanding business operations through a "gear change"
Masahiko Koyama assumed the position of president. With "shifting gears" as the key phrase, he spearheaded reforms, putting both business performance and employee numbers on a growth trajectory.
2004
december
Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange
Shifting towards a service-oriented business model.
2005
december
Reclassified to the First Section of both the Tokyo and Osaka Stock Exchanges
2010s: Organizational restructuring and the start of group management.
2010
February
The first Great Company Awards were held (and have been held annually since).
March
"Autonomy, Freedom, and Solidarity" are adopted as management principles.
Eiji Takashima assumed the position of president. He established a new policy based on "autonomy, freedom, and solidarity," which will serve as the foundation for group management.
2012
January
In ChinaFunai Consulting Shanghai Inc.Established
2014
January
Funai Soken Logistics Co., Ltd. becomes a wholly owned subsidiary.
July
Transition to a holding company structure
Company nameFunai Soken Holdings Inc.We changed our business to management consulting.Funai Consulting Inc.The sales support operations will be transferred to Funai Soken Corporate Relations Co., Ltd., and the business will be transferred to each company.
2015
February
Proceed Co., Ltd. becomes a wholly owned subsidiary.
2018
February
HR Force Co., Ltd. was established.
June
Shinwa Computer Service Co., Ltd. becomes a wholly owned subsidiary.
The 2020s: A period of digital expansion
2020
March 6
50th anniversary of founding
2021
March
Takayuki NakataniHe became president
2022
April
Following the restructuring of the Tokyo Stock Exchange's market segments, the company will transition to the Prime Market.
July
Funai Soken Corporate Relations Co., Ltd. and Shinwa Computer Service Co., Ltd. merged, and the merged company name was changed to Funai Soken Digital Co., Ltd.
2023
January
Funai Consulting Inc.[Company name] has made Growth Strategy Co., Ltd. a wholly owned subsidiary.
「Sustainable growth for more companies。" was established as the group purpose, representing the common aspirations of the group.
2024
April
Funai Consulting Inc.The company absorbed Funai Soken Digital Co., Ltd. and Funai Soken IT Solutions Co., Ltd.
We have moved our Tokyo headquarters to Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, consolidating our Tokyo operations into one location.
2025
January
Funai Soken Agata FAS Inc.Establishment
Almacreation Inc.Make it a wholly owned subsidiary
(A joint venture with Agata Global Consulting Co., Ltd.)
April
Apparel-Web, Inc.Make it a wholly owned subsidiary
July
MI Consulting Co., Ltd. becomes a wholly owned subsidiary.
november
Funai Consulting India Pvt. Ltd. Establishment
2026
January
Funai Consulting Inc.[Company name] absorbs and merges with Proceed Co., Ltd.
The trade name of Funai Soken Logistics Co., Ltd.Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting Inc.Changed.
HR Force Co., Ltd. has changed its company name to Human Capital Consulting Co., Ltd.
Logi-Create Co.,Ltd.Make it a wholly owned subsidiary
We have relocated our Osaka headquarters to Innogate Osaka, consolidating our Osaka business bases into one location.
Performance trends since the company's founding
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