What AJS does

AJS Inc. is a Tokyo-headquartered IT services and packaged software company founded in 1987 as a spin-off from Asahi Kasei Corporation's systems management department, now operating as a strategic subsidiary of TIS INTEC Group. The company serves primarily Japanese manufacturing companies and large enterprises, providing system development, packaged software, and network/cloud services. Its proprietary product portfolio includes A∞Fit-CHEMS for chemical substance regulatory compliance (managing ~750 chemical substances under JIS Z 7252:2025 and JIS Z 7253:2025), Asprova production scheduler (top domestic market share with 2,293+ implementations), P-TH+ cloud HR evaluation system, and the Business Process Transformation Solution. The company also delivers SAP/GRANDIT ERP implementation services, Microsoft 365 managed services, and DX transformation consulting through its DX Design Team program.

AJS generates revenue through three primary streams: custom system development and integration (professional services), sales and licensing of proprietary packaged software (subscription/recurring), and managed network/SaaS services including cloud and Microsoft 365 support. Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales focused on long-term strategic partnerships — particularly with Asahi Kasei Group and other large manufacturers — with newer self-service SMB motions such as the P-TH+ template version at 15,000 JPY/month and the Cybozu kintone partner channel. Pricing for enterprise offerings ranges from 1,200 JPY/person/year for AJS-iCD to multi-million-yen implementations of the Business Process Transformation Solution. Recent product additions in 2026 include AI-powered review features for P-TH+ and a new cross-departmental business process optimization service targeting 30 companies and 1 billion JPY in revenue by FY2030.

The company operates from nine offices across Japan with 705 employees as of April 2026 and reported 16.4 billion JPY in revenue for the fiscal year ending March 2026. Its shareholders include TISI Inc. (TIS INTEC Group) and Asahi Kasei Corporation, reflecting a dual-anchor governance structure that combines deep manufacturing domain heritage with broader IT group scale.

Name

AJS

Legal name

AJS Inc.

Website

https://ajs.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

AJS Inc. is a Japan-based IT services and packaged software subsidiary of TIS INTEC Group, founded in 1987, that develops and sells proprietary products including A∞Fit-CHEMS chemical management, Asprova production scheduling, and P-TH+ HR evaluation, serving manufacturing companies and large enterprises primarily in Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise IT Services and Manufacturing Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Software Publishers (513210), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

iBPMS (Intelligent BPM Suites) & Process Automation Suites (HDAEAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Process & Batch Control Software (Recipe Management, ISA-88) (IMAGABAH), Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM), Enterprise Application License Advisory, Vendor Management & Optimization (BPAEAGAO)

Keywords

• Enterprise IT services
• ERP implementation
• Manufacturing software solutions
• HR evaluation systems
• Chemical compliance management

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. System Development: Custom software development and system integration services for enterprise clients, particularly in the manufacturing sector. Long-term partnerships with major corporations including Asahi Kasei Group.
2. Package Software: Sales and licensing of proprietary software products including HR evaluation (P-TH+), chemical substance management (A∞Fit-CHEMS), production scheduling (Asprova), ERP solutions.
3. Network/SaaS Services: Cloud-based services, managed services, and platform services including Microsoft 365 support and device lifecycle management.
4. Consulting Services: IT consulting, DX promotion, business process innovation consulting, and implementation services for ERP and business solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AJS provides systems development, packaged software, and network/cloud services primarily to manufacturing companies and large enterprises in Japan. The company sells proprietary packaged software products (A∞Fit-CHEMS for chemical substance management, P-TH+ for HR evaluation, Asprova production scheduler as sales partner) and delivers consulting, implementation, and managed services around SAP and GRANDIT ERP, business process transformation, and Microsoft 365 operations.

Product overview

AJS is a comprehensive IT services company within the TIS INTEC Group, offering a portfolio of proprietary software products and professional services. The core product lineup includes A∞Fit-CHEMS (chemical substance management), Asprova (production scheduling), and P-TH+ (cloud-based HR evaluation system). These are complemented by implementation and consulting services for SAP ERP, GRANDIT, and Microsoft 365, as well as business process transformation services using proprietary frameworks. Additional offerings include AJS-iCD for HR competency management, REPOPA for reporting, and device lifecycle management solutions. The company also provides DX transformation support through its DX Design Team program, serving manufacturing and enterprise clients across Japan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• A∞Fit-CHEMS (Chemical Substance Management System) Enterprise chemical substance management system for tracking and managing product-related chemical substances. Supports regulatory compliance including JIS Z 7252:2025 and JIS Z 7253:2025 standards. Manages composition data for approximately 750 types of chemical substances. Targets manufacturing and trading companies needing compliance with Japanese and international chemical regulations.
• Asprova (Production Scheduler) Multi-process, multi-product production planning scheduler with high-speed planning capabilities for manufacturing operations. Enables production planning across complex manufacturing processes. Distributed by AJS as an authorized sales partner; Asprova has over 2,293 implementation results and maintains the top domestic market share in Japan.
• P-TH+ (Piece Plus) HR Evaluation System Cloud-based HR performance evaluation system with Excel integration capability. Enables evaluation workflows, progress tracking, and reporting without changing existing evaluation sheets. Features include AI-powered review of evaluation text, 1on1 management, and support for part-time workers without corporate email. Template-based quick implementation starting from 15,000 JPY/month targets SMBs while enterprise deployments are also supported.
• Business Process Transformation Solution (ビジネスプロセス変革ソリューション) Enterprise-wide business process optimization service using AJS's proprietary framework combined with objective operational data analysis. Identifies cross-departmental issues and achieves approximately 30% cost reduction through continuous process improvement. Initial cost starts from 2,000,000 JPY for process visualization trial, with pricing varying by scope of target business operations.
• DX Design Team (DXデザインチーム) Company-wide digital transformation support program providing consulting and implementation services for digital transformation initiatives. Helps organizations build internal DX capability and culture through team-based improvement methodology.
• ERP Solutions (SAP) Comprehensive SAP ERP implementation and consulting services including S/4HANA migration, system implementation, and operation support. Leverages SAP Signavio Process Manager and Process Intelligence for business process standardization, visualization, and process mining. Targets manufacturing and large enterprise clients.
• GRANDIT ERP Implementation Service Mid-market ERP implementation services for GRANDIT, providing integrated business management solutions for medium-sized enterprises. Targets organizations that need ERP capabilities without the complexity and cost of large enterprise systems.
• Microsoft 365 Operations Support Service Managed services for Microsoft 365 environment including administration, security configuration, user support, and operational optimization. Enables enterprises to maintain productivity and collaboration infrastructure with professional operational support.
• AJS-iCD (i Competency Dictionary Utilization System) i Competency Dictionary (iCD) utilization system for talent development, skill management, and HR training program support. Annual subscription of 1,200 JPY per person with minimum 100 users per company. Certified by iCD Association.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% reduction in business costs through Business Process Transformation Solution
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cybozu (kintone)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 June 2025AJS became an official partner in Cybozu's official partner program for kintone. AJS will strengthen support for business improvement and DX promotion through enhanced kintone utilization, leveraging their DX Design Team program for no-code business app development and team-based improvement culture.
• Keio University SFC研究所minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2021Partnership for regional revitalization research and development with Keio University SFC研究所 and Nobeoka City. Focus on DX promotion and ICT-based regional revitalization initiatives.
• SkyDisk Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2019Capital and business alliance with AI venture company SkyDisk for promoting smart factory automation focused on quality improvement and production efficiency. Collaboration with SkyDisk began in October 2017.
• CrossCompass Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2019Capital and business alliance with AI venture company CrossCompass for promoting smart factory automation focused on anomaly detection and predictive maintenance.
• Addes Inc. (HORUS AI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 December 2018AJS partnered with Addes Inc. to provide HORUS AI dedicated version for semiconductor factories - HORUS AI for SemiCon-EX cloud service.
• Talent Corporation (HireVue)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 March 2018AJS partnered with Talent Corporation to offer HireVue digital interview platform, enabling remote interviews and speeding up recruitment processes.
• TIS INTEC GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAJS is a subsidiary of TIS INTEC Group, leveraging the group's comprehensive IT capabilities including consulting, system development, cloud, IoT, AI, XR, and other cutting-edge technologies. TIS INTEC Group has approximately 20,000 employees contributing to digital transformation across various industries.
• SAP Japan Co., Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationAJS utilizes SAP Signavio for business process standardization and process mining. Also provides SAP S/4 HANA compatibility diagnosis services and GRANDIT ERP solutions. SAP Japan has been operating in Japan since 1992.
• Asprova Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAJS is a sales partner for Asprova production scheduler, which has over 2,293 implementations and maintains top domestic market share in Japan. AJS achieved 210% YoY sales growth in 2020.
• FireEye Japan (Tanium)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAJS was FireEye Japan's top growth partner in 2017 and received Platinum Partner certification. Provided email security services.
• SAP FieldglassminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAJS became the first domestic company to implement SAP Fieldglass for professional talent acquisition and efficiency enhancement, and provides HR technology services leveraging this know-how.
• Nekton Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAJS partnered with Nekton Inc. to implement ID integration system束人 (Tsubato) for Asahi Kasei, providing flexible customization and high-speed batch processing for reduced ID management operational burden.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Obic Business Consultants: Japanese enterprise software SI specializing in Obic ERP implementations, primarily serving mid-market Japanese manufacturers. Comparable in business model (proprietary platform + consulting) but narrower scope than AJS's multi-vendor approach.

Direct peers

• Future Corporation: Japanese mid-sized SI with deep manufacturing and ERP focus (SAP, Infor). Comparable in size and customer profile to AJS — both serve process manufacturing enterprises with packaged software plus implementation services.
• BIPROGY (formerly UNISYS Japan): Mid-to-large Japanese SI offering enterprise application services, ERP implementations, and cloud managed services across manufacturing and financial verticals. Comparable business mix and target customers to AJS.
• NS Solutions: Japanese SI spun off from Nippon Steel with strong manufacturing systems and ERP (SAP) practice. Directly comparable as a manufacturing-vertical SI with proprietary software offerings and major enterprise customer base.

Emerging players

• Asprova Corporation: Developer of Asprova production scheduler — AJS's flagship partner product. While Asprova Corp is the vendor, the relationship is comparable because both firms compete for production scheduling budget in Japanese factories; AJS adds implementation services on top.
• Cybozu Inc. Vendor of kintone no-code platform and broader collaboration SaaS — AJS is an official kintone partner. Both target Japanese SMB DX with low-code tools; partial overlap as AJS extends DX Design Team and P-TH+ into the Cybozu ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• SCSK Corporation: Major Japanese SI within Sumitomo Group offering system development, ERP services, and managed services at significantly larger scale. Overlaps with AJS in enterprise IT services but operates broader portfolio and geographies.
• Otsuka Corporation: Large Japanese IT services firm focused on SMB/mid-market with Microsoft 365, ERP, and managed services. Overlaps with AJS's SMB-targeted P-TH+ template offering and Microsoft 365 operations support.
• NTT Data: Japan's largest SI providing enterprise consulting, SAP/ERP implementations, and digital transformation services. Competes with AJS for large enterprise manufacturing deals but at vastly greater scale and global reach.

Others

• GRANDIT Consortium: Consortium of Japanese SI vendors offering the GRANDIT mid-market ERP platform — AJS is a member SI. Comparable as ecosystem peer because GRANDIT implementation services compete directly with AJS's GRANDIT line of business for similar Japanese mid-market manufacturing clients.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments2 records

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