Factory X

What Factory X does

Factory X (株式会社FACTORY X) is a Japanese software company founded on September 28, 2022, by CEO Kiho Kamiya in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture. The company develops and sells the Inventory Strategy Model (在庫戦略モデル), a software system designed for manufacturing companies that models production processes as inventory systems in order to optimize inventory holding strategically. Unlike conventional inventory management approaches focused on cost minimization, Factory X's methodology treats inventory as a strategic resource, integrating production and inventory data with financial information to determine optimal levels that maximize productivity and profitability. The product connects data across supply chain partners to enable broader ecosystem optimization within the manufacturer's value chain.

The company's core technology applies industrial engineering principles—operations research, optimization theory, and data analytics—to manufacturing inventory problems. The Inventory Strategy Model follows a three-step methodology: (1) modeling process data by treating inventory as a process, (2) calculating optimal inventory levels considering profitability using production/inventory data linked to financial information, and (3) connecting data across related companies and factories to strengthen supply chains. The approach is described as a novel method architecture, though no patents, proprietary code repositories, AI/ML models, APIs, SDKs, or mobile applications are publicly disclosed. Factory X operates with a small team of 1-10 employees from its Okazaki headquarters and a Hamamatsu City branch office at The Garage for Startups.

The company employs a sales-led go-to-market approach targeting manufacturing companies in Japan's automotive supply chain, particularly within the Aichi/Mikawa region. Revenue is generated through software subscriptions/recurring contracts, though pricing is not publicly disclosed and appears quote-based for enterprise implementations. Distribution is direct-to-manufacturer rather than through resellers. Since founding, Factory X has accumulated substantial ecosystem engagement through accelerators including STATION Ai (core partner since July 2022), METI/JETRO J-StarX, 500 Global Accelerate Aichi, SMRJ FASTER, and K-NIC, alongside recognition such as selection to Toyo Keizai's Amazing Startups 100 (2023) and second place at the AICHI NEXT UNICORN LEAGUE SEASON1 (2024). Total disclosed funding is approximately ¥40M JPY in a pre-seed round (April 2023) plus a subsequent round in May 2026 with ANRI, EpiST Ventures, and STATION AI; revenue and paying customer logos have not been publicly disclosed.

Name

Factory X

Legal name

株式会社FACTORY X

Website

https://factory-x.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Factory X develops and sells the Inventory Strategy Model, a software platform that helps Japanese manufacturing companies—primarily in the automotive supply chain—optimize inventory holding strategically to improve productivity and profitability through data-driven planning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufacturing Inventory Management Software

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Machinery Manufacturing (333)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Discrete Manufacturing IIoT (Automotive/Electronics/Machinery) (IMAIAMAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Factory Automation & Control Systems (PLC/SCADA/DCS) (IMAIAMAA)

Keywords

• Manufacturing inventory software
• Supply chain optimization
• Inventory strategy solutions
• Production planning software
• Manufacturing DX solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Okazaki

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Inventory Strategy Model Software/System: Factory X generates revenue through the development and implementation of its Inventory Strategy Model system. The company develops software solutions that help manufacturers optimize inventory levels strategically to improve productivity and profitability.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Factory X develops and implements the Inventory Strategy Model (在庫戦略モデル), a proprietary software/methodology that models manufacturing processes as inventory systems to help manufacturing facilities enhance productivity and profitability by strategically maintaining inventory. The system connects production and inventory data with financial information to calculate optimal inventory levels and strengthen supply chain integration across partner companies and factories.

Product overview

FACTORY X offers a single unified product called the '在庫戦略モデル' (Inventory Strategy Model), which is a strategic approach to inventory management for manufacturing facilities. The product follows a three-step approach: (1) modeling process data and developing products by treating inventory as a process, (2) calculating optimal inventory levels considering profitability using production and inventory information linked to financial data, and (3) connecting data across related companies and factories to strengthen the supply chain and achieve overall societal optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inventory Strategy Model (在庫戦略モデル) A strategic inventory management software/model for manufacturing facilities that enhances productivity and profitability by treating inventory as a process rather than just minimizing stock levels. It models process data as inventory, calculates optimal inventory levels with profitability considerations using production and inventory information linked to financial data, and connects data across partner companies and factories to strengthen the supply chain and achieve overall societal optimization.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• STATION AicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2022Selected for STATION Ai's incubation program. STATION Ai is Japan's largest open innovation hub and Factory X has been an active member, winning the 2022 STATION Ai Award and participating in opening ceremonies.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Oracle: Enterprise software leader with Oracle SCM Cloud including inventory optimization and production scheduling capabilities. Competes with Factory X as a broader platform offering inventory and supply chain functionality to manufacturers.
• SAP: Global ERP leader with S/4HANA including inventory management and production planning modules. Offers overlapping capabilities to Factory X as part of its comprehensive enterprise suite, though not specialized in inventory strategy.
• Infor: Industry-specific enterprise software vendor with Infor SCM offering inventory and production planning capabilities. Competes with Factory X in serving manufacturers with broader-suite inventory and supply chain solutions.

Direct peers

• Kinaxis: Supply chain planning software with concurrent planning capabilities for manufacturers, including inventory and production planning. Provides overlapping functionality to Factory X's Inventory Strategy Model.
• ToolsGroup: Specialist provider of inventory optimization and demand sensing software using probabilistic modeling. Directly comparable to Factory X in its focus on strategic inventory holding and probabilistic/optimization-driven planning for manufacturers.
• E2open: Connected supply chain platform offering inventory planning and optimization across multi-tier supply chains. Competes directly with Factory X in providing inventory strategy and supply chain orchestration solutions for manufacturers.
• Anaplan: Connected planning platform used for supply chain, inventory, and operations planning by enterprises including manufacturers. While broader in scope, it competes with Factory X in providing strategic planning software for manufacturing operations.
• Blue Yonder: End-to-end supply chain planning and execution platform with strong inventory optimization capabilities. Serves many discrete manufacturers including automotive suppliers, directly comparable to Factory X's Inventory Strategy Model offering.
• o9 Solutions: AI-powered integrated planning platform for supply chain, inventory, and demand planning serving manufacturers and retailers. Closely comparable to Factory X in providing inventory optimization and strategic planning software for discrete manufacturers.
• Logility: Supply chain planning and inventory optimization solutions provider serving manufacturers across industries. Offers comparable inventory planning and optimization functionality to Factory X's Inventory Strategy Model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors5 records

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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