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We are the only company in the world dedicated entirely to helping non-Japanese companies build lasting partnerships with the best possible Japanese distributors, agents, and importers for their products. Rather than trying to be a "jack of all trades", we focus only on one thing: finding you the right Japanese sales partners and then helping you build long-term, mutually profitable relationships with these partners so that your products reach their true potential in the Japanese market. Tom Lister, President of Data Meridian Research, is an expert on the Japanese distribution system and how how foreign products are sold successfully in Japan. He is fluent in Japanese and has over 35 years of experience in the Japanese market. He has expertise in many areas of international business including market research, competitive intelligence, market selection and entry, management of distribution channels, and product localization. Previous to establishing Data Meridian, Tom cofounded Dascom, a computer security company headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, Australia, the United Kingdom, and France. Tom held a number of senior positions at Dascom prior to the company's acquisition by IBM. He also held senior sales and marketing positions in the Tokyo office of AT&T UNIX System Laboratories (USL) Pacific and was founder and president of Kuma Systems, a Tokyo-based company that provided export support services to Japanese businesses. He holds a BA in Japanese language and business from ICU (Tokyo) and an MBA with Distinction in International Management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. Tom and his team has helped hundreds of companies of all sizes selling everything from consumer goods to highly specialized industrial, technical, and scientific products find the right Japanese sales partners.
Country/AreaIndia
Company Emailwebqueries@japanesedistributors.com
IndustryFood and AgricultureRetailHealth & MedicalGrocery RetailLuggage, Bags & Cases
Company addressSouth Korea
Company website
Established2005
Company Revenue$2,087,000
Number of employees<25
SIC Code51519
NAICS Code42424
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Q1: What is the company name and its main focus?
A1: The company name is Data Meridian Research Inc., and its main focus is on helping non-Japanese companies find the ideal Japanese sales partners for their products.

Q2: Who is the founder and president of the company?
A2: Tom Lister is the founder and president of Data Meridian Research Inc. He has over 40 years of experience in the Japanese market and is fluent in Japanese.

Q3: What areas of international business does Tom Lister's expertise span?
A3: Tom Lister's expertise spans many areas of international business, including market research, competitive intelligence, market selection and entry, management of distribution channels, and product localization.

Q4: What types of products has the company helped companies sell in Japan?
A4: The company has helped companies sell everything from specialized B2B, medical, industrial, technical, and scientific products to all types of consumer goods.

Q5: How many companies has the company helped find the right Japanese sales partners for their products?
A5: Tom Lister's team has helped over 450 companies find the right importers, agents & distributors in Japan.

Q6: What is the unique 3-step FAST Formula used by the company to connect clients with the right Japanese distributors, importers, and agents?
A6: The company uses its unique 3-step FAST Formula to connect clients with sales partners in Japan who speak English, know the client's industry, and have a strong track record of selling products like theirs.

Q7: What is the company's sole focus?
A7: The company's sole focus is on connecting clients with the right Japanese distributors, importers, and agents for their products.

Q8: How can potential clients contact the company to learn more about its services?
A8: Potential clients can contact the company by submitting a brief description of their products through the form on the website or by emailing them directly. The company will review the submission and provide feedback without charge or obligation.
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