AI Hikari, Inc. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo), a next-generation AI-native startup specializing in global supply chains, announces the successful completion of its Proof of Concept (PoC) for "OVERSEE CLEARLY" — a specialized AI agent for the chemical industry, developed as part of its next-generation AI trading platform "OVERSEE."
The PoC was conducted through real-world deployment and operational validation with chemical industry companies including Nikichi Sangyo Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Itabashi-ku, Tokyo). Regulatory compliance assessments for chemical products, which previously required half a day to a full day, were reduced to just approximately 5 minutes — a ~95% reduction. In addition to significant time savings, the PoC confirmed improvements in work quality and sales performance.
PoC Results
In chemical import operations, each component must be checked against multiple regulations including the Chemical Substances Control Law, Industrial Safety and Health Act, Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Act, PRTR Act, and Food Sanitation Act. Manual processes, lack of evidence trails, and assessment delays have been persistent industry-wide challenges.
"OVERSEE CLEARLY," developed by AI Hikari using cutting-edge AI technology, is an AI solution that delivers one-click compliance assessments across all five regulations — with statutory citations — simply by uploading an SDS (Safety Data Sheet). The PoC confirmed the following results:
- Processing Time: Half day to 1 day → ~5 minutes (~95% reduction)
- Work Quality: Established an assessment process with article-level evidence, immediately usable for customs and audit documentation
- Revenue Impact: Same-day turnaround from SDS receipt to response, preventing missed business opportunities
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About OVERSEE CLEARLY
OVERSEE CLEARLY is a specialized AI agent for the chemical industry, developed as part of AI Hikari's next-generation AI trading platform "OVERSEE."
It supports complex, highly specialized operations at chemical trading companies and manufacturers — including chemical information search and organization, SDS and regulatory information verification, product candidate proposals based on customer requirements, matching support based on technical specifications and applications, sales knowledge accumulation and utilization, standardization of proposal workflows, and streamlining of inquiry responses and information gathering.
The solution aims to deliver practical, field-ready AI support for the chemical industry's unique challenges, where the vast number of products and specifications creates heavy reliance on individual expertise and institutional knowledge.
Future Plans
Building on the PoC results, AI Hikari will accelerate the rollout of "OVERSEE CLEARLY" to chemical trading companies, chemical manufacturers, and materials-related enterprises, while expanding the capabilities of the underlying "OVERSEE" platform.
OVERSEE will extend into supply chain operations across a broad range of foundational industries — including materials, energy, metals, pharmaceuticals, and components. Planned expansions cover AI agent-driven tacit knowledge capture, procurement optimization, regulatory and SDS compliance support, demand forecasting, material specification matching, import/export automation, and real-time standards and logistics cost assessment.
Looking ahead, AI Hikari aims to realize its "Next-Generation AI Trading Company" vision, where AI agents optimized for each company and department collaborate and communicate to enhance decision-making across procurement, trade, and entire supply networks.
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About AI Hikari
- Company: AI Hikari, Inc.
- Website: https://ai-hikari.com/
- Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo
AI Hikari, Inc. is a next-generation AI-native startup accelerating enterprise transformation with cutting-edge technology specialized in global supply chains.
Under the theme of "Connecting Japanese Industry with AI," the team — with backgrounds at major trading companies, top consulting firms, and the University of Tokyo — drives the real-world implementation of AI across industrial operations. Centered on the next-generation AI trading platform "OVERSEE," the company delivers AI solutions for the chemical, materials, manufacturing, and international trade sectors on a global scale.
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