Scinex

Basic Information

Stock Code
2376
Industry
Service Industry
Category Detail
Mass Media
Prefecture
Osaka Prefecture
Establishment Year
February 1966
Listing Year
November 2003
Official Website
https://www.scinex.co.jp/
TSE Information
TSE Information
Yahoo! Finance
Yahoo! Finance
Other Companies
Regional Newspaper Co., System Location, Town News Co., PA, Def Consulting, Access HD, Sonocom

Overview

Scinex is an Osaka Prefecture-based company established in 1966, specializing in regional revitalization support and information media, providing local creation services through public-private partnerships.

Current Situation

Scinex recorded consolidated net sales of approximately 14.29 billion yen and net assets of approximately 14.4 billion yen in the fiscal year ended March 2023, maintaining solid management. Centered on its core regional information magazines and telephone directory publishing business, it deploys diverse media services including "Wagamachi Jiten," "Telepal 50," "Wagamachi NAVI," and "Wagamachi Portal." In the ICT business, it provides internet solutions such as AI chatbots, hometown tax sites, Shokusai Net, and is strengthening digital services for local governments. It also operates DM solutions in logistics and dental supplies in healthcare. Emphasizing public-private collaboration for local revitalization, it contributes to regions through agreements with local governments and services to over 300 municipalities. In 2021, it newly constructed its head office to bolster its organization and obtained ISO27001 certification for stringent information security management. Moving forward, it will center growth strategies on digitalization promotion and expansion of community-based services, aiming for sustainable local revitalization and strengthened public-private partnerships in the medium to long term.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Engaged in community-based telephone directory publishing since founding in 1953
  • Wagamachi Jiten published in over 1,000 municipalities nationwide
  • Pioneer in regional revitalization centered in Kansai region
  • Created numerous local revitalization models through collaboration with local governments
  • Advanced company with early acquisition of international information security certification
  • Shokusai Net is a nationwide B2B information service for restaurants
  • Self-developed AI chatbot supports resident services
  • New office building significantly improves work environment and efficiency
  • Posting service highly evaluated for regional advertising
  • Expanded service breadth through multiple consolidated subsidiaries
  • Practices rigorous information management with ISO27001 certification
  • Publishes convenience books and guidebooks for over 800 municipalities nationwide
  • Established new PR method through introduction of hometown tax vending machines
  • Regional specialty sales sites contribute to local revitalization
  • Expanding business into regional healthcare field

Hidden Connections

  • First company to sign usage contract for NTT West Japan number information database
  • Implemented agency contract and capital tie-up with Yahoo Japan Corporation
  • Collaboration history with IT companies such as GMO Digital Lab and Buzzgraph
  • Long-term collaborative relationships with numerous local governments specialized in regional promotion
  • Pioneer company in public-private collaboration model with Izumi City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Developer of regional video portal "Wagamachi Promotion"
  • Track record in nationwide deployment of Sponsored Search® internet advertising
  • Strengthened logistics by consolidating Elnet, a mail delivery agency company

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Expansion of collaboration with over 1,000 municipalities nationwide
  • Service diversification through digital technology utilization
  • Business linked to expansion of hometown tax market
  • Rising demand for regional revitalization
  • Business efficiency support through IT solutions collaboration
  • Strengthened public-private partnerships for local revitalization promotion
  • Revenue base strengthening through new customer acquisition
  • Enhanced information security response capabilities
  • Expansion of B2B portal deployment in restaurant industry
  • Focus on regional health and medical fields
  • Sales expansion of new media such as digital signage
  • Sophistication of online platforms

Strategic Goals

  • Ongoing expansion of collaborative businesses with over 1,000 municipalities nationwide
  • Further strengthening of information security management system
  • Digitalization of regional media with full smartphone compatibility
  • Achieve 10 billion yen annually in hometown tax-related services
  • Secure top industry share in B2B platforms
  • Continuous deepening of environmental and social contribution activities
  • Promote service innovation through digital technology investment
  • Sustainable realization of resident convenience improvements
  • Achieve net sales over 15 billion yen by 2025
  • Establish sustainable growth base across diverse business fields

Business Segments

Regional Revitalization Support for Local Governments

Overview
Provides information dissemination and revitalization solutions contributing to local creation in collaboration with local governments.
Competitiveness
Track record of public-private collaboration and nationwide network
Customers
  • Local Governments
  • Public Agencies
  • Regional Economic Organizations
  • Chambers of Commerce
Products
  • Regional Information Magazine Publishing
  • Portal Site Operation
  • Hometown Tax Support Service
  • Digital Signage
  • Regional Event Support

B2B Portal Service for Restaurants

Overview
Provides procurement information and business efficiency services online for the food and beverage industry.
Competitiveness
Industry-specific information and network
Customers
  • Restaurants
  • Food Wholesalers
  • Ingredient Manufacturers
  • Food and Beverage Related Businesses
Products
  • Shokusai Net
  • Ingredient Procurement Information
  • Business Support Solutions

Advertising DM and Logistics Business

Overview
Provides integrated support for regional advertising production and distribution to create effective customer touchpoints.
Competitiveness
Nationwide delivery network
Customers
  • Advertising Agencies
  • Corporate Marketing Departments
  • Local Governments
  • Retailers
Products
  • DM Planning and Production
  • Nationwide Posting
  • Delivery Agency Service

Healthcare and Dental Supplies Sales

Overview
Handles stable supply and quality control of consumables for dental medical care.
Competitiveness
Trusted relationships with medical institutions
Customers
  • Hospitals
  • Dental Clinics
  • Medical Equipment Retailers
Products
  • Dental Consumables
  • Medical Gloves
  • Hygiene Products

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Regional collaboration through public-private partnerships
  • Extensive nationwide local government network
  • Diverse service lineup
  • Advanced information security management
  • Long track record in telephone directories and regional information publishing
  • Specialization in local revitalization
  • Innovative services through ICT integration
  • Stable financial base
  • Community-based customer support
  • Diverse business expansion via consolidated subsidiaries
  • Businesses in both B2B and B2C
  • Digital marketing technology
  • High information quality control system
  • High recognition among local residents
  • Flexible service customization

Competitive Advantages

  • Reliability from numerous agreements with public agencies
  • Market superiority through region-specific media network
  • Progress in diversification via robust ICT business
  • Service deployment possible to over 1,000 municipalities nationwide
  • Information management system via ISO27001 certification
  • Nationwide network in logistics business
  • Diverse service deployment responding to customer needs
  • Advanced track record in regional revitalization promotion
  • Improved customer satisfaction through business efficiency tools
  • Customization aligned with local government challenges
  • Innovation through R&D investment in ICT
  • Competitive edge in community-based businesses
  • Business synergy effects through subsidiary collaboration
  • Strategic marketing via data utilization
  • Customer touchpoints via diverse channels

Threats

  • Risk of local government budget cuts
  • Intensifying competition from digital shifts
  • Business impact from local government policy changes
  • Risk of delays in new technology adoption
  • Regional market shrinkage due to population decline
  • Operational constraints from regulatory changes
  • Decrease in advertising spend due to economic downturn
  • Impact from natural disasters and regional events
  • Intensified competition with external vendors
  • Information security incident risks
  • Challenges in talent acquisition
  • Delays in responding to pace of technological innovation

Innovations

2023: Introduction of IoT Hometown Tax Vending Machines

Overview
Began collaborative deployment with local governments of vending machines for hometown tax payments utilizing digital technology.
Impact
Contributes to expanding sales channels for regional specialties and promoting donations.

2022: Obtained ISO27001 Information Security Certification

Overview
Acquired international standard certification to strengthen information management and enhance trust.
Impact
Contributes to increased peace of mind for customers and local governments.

2021: New Head Office Building Completion for Organizational Strengthening

Overview
Relocated to new head office building in Tennoji-ku, Osaka City, improving operational efficiency and employee environment.
Impact
Achieved productivity improvements and strengthened base functions.

2020: Expansion of Functions for B2B Portal "Shokusai Net"

Overview
Implemented service improvements and expanded partner stores for the restaurant procurement platform.
Impact
Increased contracted customers and strengthened industry network.

2024: Expansion of AI Chatbot "Wagamachi AI" Service

Overview
Added functions to AI chatbot for local governments, contributing to improved resident services.
Impact
Contributes to higher resident satisfaction and administrative efficiency.

Sustainability

  • Promoting sustainable local revitalization support through community engagement
  • Building energy-efficient offices and environmentally considerate operations
  • Strengthening information security for customer data protection
  • Active participation in regional community activities
  • Administrative efficiency and reduced environmental burden via digital technology
  • Promoting local production for local consumption through local government collaboration
  • Improving employee work-life balance and promoting diversity
  • Promoting paper resource recycling and reduction activities
  • Planning support for regional health promotion events
  • Promoting paperless operations through digitalization