Insource

Basic Information

Stock Code
6200
Industry
Services
Category Detail
Education
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
November 2002
Listing Year
July 2016
Official Website
https://www.insource.co.jp/
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Overview

Insource is a growing company in the education industry, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Arakawa Ward, Tokyo, specializing in corporate training services.

Current Situation

Insource achieved sales of approximately 5.1 billion yen and net profit of about 440 million yen in 2020. Its core adult training business provides a wealth of training content, serving a wide range of customers from government agencies to private companies, and differentiates itself from competitors. Since 2020, impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, it has strengthened its online training system and established a dedicated team to swiftly respond to market needs. It is actively expanding into new areas such as digital talent development and AI training, bolstering its medium- to long-term growth foundation. With paid-in capital of 800 million yen and a solid financial base, it focuses on developing sustainable training services and DX support. In 2021, it opened the new 'Insource Doigan Yama Building' and relocated its headquarters, solidifying its physical infrastructure. Looking ahead, leveraging the progress of societal digitalization, it aims for further expansion in BtoB operations and the online education market.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Achieved Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime listing within 15 years of founding as a rapid-growth company.
  • Online training introduction was a pioneering initiative in the industry.
  • Major shareholder Ruperas Co., Ltd. holds over 35% of shares.
  • In 2021, newly established Doigan Yama Building to consolidate headquarters functions.
  • Extensive experience in instructor dispatch training for government agencies.
  • Representative Director Takayuki Funahashi is the founder and accomplished manager.
  • Rapidly shifted to online education during the COVID-19 crisis.
  • Comprehensive lineup of corporate compliance training.
  • Proprietary DX talent development programs receive high customer evaluations.
  • Also conducts training programs in collaboration with local governments.
  • Multiple digital specialized subsidiaries advancing education DX.
  • Utilizes diverse sales channels such as seminars and trade shows.
  • Some training content incorporates AI technology.
  • Provides high-quality services with approximately 294 employees.
  • Stands out in the industry with abundant training content and flexible customization.

Hidden Connections

  • Major shareholder Ruperas Co., Ltd. has ties to numerous training-related companies.
  • Government agency business features deep networks and collaborations with local governments.
  • Online training reinforcement was a swift response as an emergency measure to COVID-19.
  • Multi-faceted expansion of education DX foundation through digital-related subsidiaries.
  • Established unique industry position by utilizing AI in instructor development.
  • Doigan Yama Building establishment aimed at consolidating offices and training facilities.
  • Achieved improved training content quality through collaborations with related companies.
  • Broad corporate customer base across industries forms the pillar of stable management.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing demand for talent development from governments and companies
  • Market expansion and technological advancements in online training
  • Rising demand for IT-related education due to DX promotion
  • Strengthening of training content in AI and digital technologies
  • Training needs corresponding to diversifying work styles
  • Increasing training budgets from government agencies and local governments
  • Expansion of re-education demand accompanying aging workforce
  • Business expansion into global talent development
  • Growing demand for visualization of HR evaluations and training effects
  • Overall digitalization progress in the education market

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve over 70% sales ratio from online training
  • Surpass 10 billion yen in annual sales
  • Establish top industry share in DX talent development
  • Expand customized content for diverse industries
  • Efficiency gains through AI introduction in instructor development programs
  • Establish sustainable operations contributing to reduced environmental impact
  • Market expansion through strengthened collaborations with local governments and agencies
  • Continuous creation of new technologies and services related to talent development
  • Maintain employee satisfaction above 90%
  • Complete in-house diversity promotion

Business Segments

Corporate Training Services

Overview
Provides diverse corporate training services to corporate customers across a wide range of industries.
Competitiveness
Combination of abundant content and online training technology
Customers
  • Mid-sized and Large Companies
  • Government Agencies and Local Governments
  • Educational Institutions
  • Medical Institutions
  • Manufacturing
  • IT Companies
  • Service Industry
  • Financial Institutions
  • Distribution
  • Logistics
  • Construction
  • Advertising Agencies
  • Consulting Firms
  • Staffing Agencies
  • Trading Companies
Products
  • Instructor Dispatch Training
  • Online Training Programs
  • e-Learning Services
  • Training Effectiveness Measurement Tools
  • Training Content Development
  • AI Training Solutions
  • DX Training
  • Customized Training
  • Management Training
  • Business Skills Training
  • Sales Promotion Training
  • Employee Follow-up Training
  • Qualification Acquisition Support Programs
  • Mental Health Training
  • Organizational Activation Training

Digital Education Support

Overview
Provides training and educational solutions utilizing digital technologies.
Competitiveness
Educational innovation through cutting-edge AI and DX technologies
Customers
  • IT Companies
  • Educational Institutions
  • Government Agencies
  • HR Departments of Large Companies
  • Training Companies
Products
  • Online Training Platform
  • AI Learning Tools
  • Digital Skills Training
  • DX Promotion Consulting
  • Business Efficiency Training

Training for Government Agencies

Overview
Conducts specialized training tailored to the unique needs of government agencies.
Competitiveness
Customization capabilities tailored to government agency needs
Customers
  • Local Governments
  • National Ministries
  • Public Organizations
  • Independent Administrative Agencies
Products
  • Policy Practice Training
  • Compliance Training
  • Civil Servant Skills Upgrade Training
  • Online Training
  • Facilitation Training

Talent Development Consulting

Overview
Strategic consulting services to support corporate talent development.
Competitiveness
Proposal capabilities backed by experienced experts
Customers
  • Corporate HR Departments
  • Training Coordinators
  • Executives
  • Department Managers
Products
  • Training Planning Support
  • Organizational Diagnostic Tools
  • Talent Development Plan Formulation
  • Evaluation System Construction Support
  • Career Path Design

Training Content Development

Overview
Develops and provides training content tailored to diverse needs.
Competitiveness
High-quality and flexible material development system
Customers
  • Educational Publishers
  • Training Operators
  • Large Companies
  • Online Learning Platforms
Products
  • Custom Training Materials
  • Video Content Production
  • Interactive Materials
  • Mobile-Compatible Materials
  • Evaluation Systems

Assessment Services

Overview
Provides services to scientifically evaluate talent aptitude and abilities.
Competitiveness
High-precision evaluations backed by extensive data
Customers
  • Corporate HR
  • Recruitment Agencies
  • Training Companies
  • Educational Institutions
Products
  • Aptitude Tests
  • Ability Evaluation Tests
  • 360-Degree Evaluations
  • Career Diagnostics
  • Personality Diagnostics

Online Learning Platform Operation

Overview
Provides systems and services to streamline online learning.
Competitiveness
Superior operability and functionality platform
Customers
  • Corporate Training Coordinators
  • Learners
  • Training Instructors
  • Educational Institutions
Products
  • Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Webinar Functions
  • Content Delivery
  • Participant Management
  • Report Generation

Training Effectiveness Measurement Support

Overview
Services to visualize training effects and provide improvement proposals.
Competitiveness
Precise effectiveness measurement using scientific methods
Customers
  • Corporate Training Coordinators
  • Management
  • Educational Advisors
Products
  • Training Satisfaction Surveys
  • Skills Improvement Effect Measurement
  • Behavior Change Analysis
  • ROI Calculation Tools
  • Reporting

Overseas Expansion Support Training

Overview
Offers diverse training to support global talent development.
Competitiveness
Extensive track record in multi-language and multicultural support
Customers
  • Japanese Global Companies
  • Foreign Employees
  • Overseas Subsidiaries
  • Overseas Assignees
Products
  • Cross-Cultural Understanding Training
  • English Business Training
  • Management Training
  • Overseas Market Knowledge Training
  • Communication Training

Instructor Development Program

Overview
Supports the development and skill improvement of excellent training instructors.
Competitiveness
Practical and systematic training curriculum
Customers
  • Training Companies
  • Corporate Talent Development Departments
  • Freelance Instructors
  • Educational Institutions
Products
  • Instructor Training Seminars
  • Facilitation Skills Training
  • Material Creation Guidance
  • Online Instructor Technology Training
  • Evaluation and Feedback Methods

System Development and IT Services

Overview
Provides IT solutions supporting training operations.
Competitiveness
Flexible system construction aligned with customer needs
Customers
  • Corporate IT Departments
  • Educational Institutions
  • Training Operators
  • Government Agencies
Products
  • Training Management System Development
  • Digital Material Delivery Systems
  • Learning Data Analysis Tools
  • Mobile App Development
  • API Integration Services

Qualification Acquisition Support Program

Overview
Provides training programs supporting various qualification acquisitions.
Competitiveness
Experienced instructor lineup and comprehensive material selection
Customers
  • Adult Learners
  • Corporate Education Coordinators
  • Professionals
  • Civil Servants
Products
  • Qualification Preparation Courses
  • Mock Exam Services
  • Online Learning Materials
  • Counseling Services
  • Pass Support Seminars

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Abundant training content and expertise
  • Rapid response to online training
  • Strong customer base in both government and private sectors
  • Solid financial foundation and stable profitability
  • Preemptive investment in DX and AI education incorporating new technologies
  • Well-equipped instructor team and development programs
  • Diverse training service lineup
  • High customer satisfaction and repeat rate
  • Base expansion centered on Tokyo including Osaka headquarters
  • Excellent consulting capabilities

Competitive Advantages

  • Industry-leading abundant training content and customization capabilities
  • Early reinforcement of online training with flexible adaptation to market changes
  • High expertise tailored to unique government agency needs
  • Success in developing unique programs utilizing DX and AI
  • Flexible service design adapted to diverse industries and business types
  • Comprehensive effectiveness measurement and follow-up systems
  • Superior ability to balance digital and in-person training delivery
  • High-quality talent securing through instructor development programs
  • High employee expertise and service orientation
  • Strong position in niche markets despite mid-sized scale

Threats

  • Increasing entry of emerging online education companies
  • Risk of continued decline in demand for in-person training post-COVID
  • Profit pressure from intensifying price competition
  • Delays in adapting to technological innovations and platform changes
  • Rising difficulty in differentiation due to digitalization of training services
  • Impacts from regulatory changes and labor market shifts
  • Risk of corporate training budget reductions
  • Corporate investment restraint during economic downturns
  • Share capture by competitors with large capital investments
  • Challenges in securing instructors and specialists due to talent shortages

Innovations

2020: Establishment of Online Training Specialist Team

Overview
Strengthened online training system and established dedicated team in response to COVID-19.
Impact
Significant increase in online participants and enhanced market competitiveness

2021: AI Training Program Development

Overview
Launched adult talent development programs utilizing AI technology.
Impact
Customer base expansion through advanced training services

2021: Opening of Insource Doigan Yama Building

Overview
Opened new headquarters in Arakawa Ward, Tokyo, enhancing training and office functions.
Impact
Efficient business operations and improved service delivery environment

2022: Launch of DX Talent Development Business

Overview
Developed training to support corporate digital transformation initiatives.
Impact
Contributes to new customer acquisition and business expansion in growth areas

2023: Enhancement of Training Effectiveness Measurement Tools

Overview
Introduced tools and analysis services to verify training effects.
Impact
Improved customer satisfaction and increased re-order rates

2024: Introduction of AI-Utilizing Instructor Development Program

Overview
Implemented AI-based instructor skill evaluation and training programs.
Impact
Achieved uniform instructor quality and service improvements

Sustainability

  • CO2 emission reductions through promotion of online training
  • Diversity promotion via utilization of diverse talent
  • Talent development support through collaboration with local communities
  • Employee welfare improvement through work-style reform initiatives
  • Office equipment improvements for reduced environmental impact
  • Paper resource reduction via digital shift
  • Educational support through partnerships with local educational institutions
  • Implementation of in-house women's active participation programs
  • Introduction of sustainable procurement guidelines
  • Reduced transportation burden through remote work environment setup
  • Enhanced customer trust via information security strengthening
  • Active participation in local volunteer activities