Case Study 01 · India → Japan
Building a direct manufacturing supply chain for potato flakes, from India to Japan, 2024–2026.
Inquiry 2024 · Vietnam & China explored · First deal in India 2025 · Ongoing 2026
In 2024, a Japanese partner approached our business network with a clear goal: import potato flakes directly from the original manufacturer, at a quality and price that worked for its business — without conventional trading layers.
The team first explored production in Vietnam. A potential manufacturer was found, but projected costs exceeded the partner's target price. In 2025, Takayoshi took the search to China, where suitable products existed but prices still fell short. Rather than push unsuitable terms onto the partner, he expanded the search again.
In mid-2025, Takayoshi travelled to India, evaluated manufacturers and negotiated directly — securing the project's first commercial deal. OMNEX then coordinated the practical work of trade — specifications, quality, documentation and shipments — with imports established through Matsuyama Port, Japan.
Chronology
Three markets were tested before one worked. Open any stage for the detail.
2024
A Japanese partner asked to import potato flakes directly from the manufacturer.
Mid–late 2024
A potential Vietnamese manufacturer was found, but projected costs exceeded the target price.
2025
Takayoshi identified and evaluated Chinese manufacturers. The products were suitable; the prices were not.
Mid-2025
Takayoshi travelled to India and secured the project's first commercial deal.
2025–2026
Imports were established through Matsuyama Port, with OMNEX coordinating the practical requirements of trade.
2026
Supply continues, with OMNEX supporting the manufacturer, quality, shipments and the long-term relationship.
What it took
Partner need → sourcing in three countries → cost feasibility → direct negotiation → import quality & documentation → ongoing supply.
01
Searching Vietnam, China and India for a capable manufacturer.
02
Testing every option against the partner's target price before committing.
03
A manufacturer-to-partner relationship without trading layers.
04
Visiting India and negotiating directly with the manufacturer.
05
Aligning specifications, quality control and document checks.
06
Coordinating shipment preparation and logistics communication.
OMNEX coordinates documentation with the responsible manufacturers, partners and freight forwarders. Official certificates are issued by the competent authorities, and customs clearance is handled by licensed parties.
We don't limit our partners to the suppliers we already know. We identify and develop the solution that works for their business.
Our work is not finished when a supplier is introduced. We remain involved until an opportunity becomes a practical, sustainable commercial relationship.
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Project chronology and figures are based on OMNEX's business records. Partner and manufacturer identities are confidential.
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