AI CROSS and エコー電子工業 signed a sales agency agreement for the demand forecasting AI “Deep Predictor” in October 2026. The two companies will jointly promote demand forecasting DX among regional companies, primarily in Kyushu.
AI CROSS, Inc. and エコー電子工業株式会社 announced that they signed a sales agency agreement for the demand forecasting AI “Deep Predictor” in October 2026. The agreement is intended to support joint efforts to promote demand forecasting DX among regional companies, including those in Kyushu.
Against a backdrop of growing recognition of the importance of demand forecasting, particularly in manufacturing and wholesale, the companies noted that implementation at operating sites presents barriers, including the need for specialized expertise and the difficulty of embedding new systems. To address these challenges, they will establish a hands-on support structure that works closely with customers on the ground.
The collaboration will combine エコー電子工業’s locally focused customer base with AI CROSS’s Deep Predictor, with the aim of driving the implementation and adoption of AI-based demand forecasting through in-person, hands-on support. エコー電子工業 will take primary responsibility for proposals and implementation support, while AI CROSS will provide the product and specialized expertise.
In comments from both companies, they expressed their intention to accelerate efforts to use data from companies in Kyushu to forecast the future and contribute to addressing regional challenges such as labor shortages and the transfer of skills.