AIC — Smart Consulting for the U.S. Market
AIC (ARC Inc Consultants) is a Newport Beach-based consulting and distribution platform specializing in U.S.–Japan market entry, AI-powered e-commerce, and our proprietary 4-Tier Commercialization System. We take brands from import-ready to national retail — with Lean Six Sigma precision at every step..
Assessment & Analysis
We use AI to analyze market, competitor, and customer data from multiple perspectives. We systematically provide the current situation assessment, opportunity identification, and risk identification necessary for entering the US market.
Strategy & Recommendations
Based on the research results, we will develop concrete and actionable strategies covering brand positioning, distribution channels, revenue models, and pricing strategies.
Implementation & Support
Our service doesn’t end with planning; we leverage our local network to provide responsible support throughout the entire process, from implementation and distribution to retail expansion.
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WHAT WE DO
At AIC, we operate every client engagement through our structured 4-Tier Commercialization System — from import readiness and brand positioning (Tier 1: Launch) through e-commerce infrastructure (Tier 2: Build), direct retail placement at Erewhon, Bristol Farms, and Sprouts (Tier 3: Scale), to national chain and food service expansion (Tier 4: Expand). We serve Japanese brands entering the U.S., American brands entering Japan, and domestic emerging brands seeking distribution — all under one bilingual, AI-powered platform.