NEW YORK, March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sumitomo Corporation of Americas announced today that it was selected to join KlearNow.AI’s Customer Advisory Council as an integral partner in further guiding the company’s unique product suite.
As a leader in global logistics operations, SCOA’s deep understanding of the customs clearance, drayage, and supply chain industry, along with its knowledge of industry trends, challenges, and best practices, will be invaluable in shaping KlearNow.AI strategies. Additionally, SCOA brings an innovative approach that will contribute to KlearNow’s ability to address challenges and stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving industry.
“SCOA’s strong professional network and industry influence brings diverse perspectives to the table and will champion the KlearNow message, advocating for our products and services across multiple global locations,’ said Sam Tyagi, CEO and Co-Founder at KlearNow.AI. “These resources will be instrumental in growing our reach within the global trade management space.”
The KlearNow.AI Customer Advisory Council will focus on providing product guidance. As a key member, SCOA’s role will include:
- Understanding and sharing market trends.
- Product prioritization based on real-world experience + organizational needs.
- Brainstorming and exploring new and innovative use cases for KlearNow.
- Potential participation in early and Beta product testing and quality assurance.
“Operating on a global scale, we can understand first-hand the benefits that come with an intelligent, AI-powered platform that streamlines logistics operations,” said Satoshi Bansho, Senior Vice President of the Logistics Group, at Sumitomo Corporation of Americas. “Collaborating with KlearNow will allow us to bring such innovative solutions to companies facing similar challenges in their supply chain operations.”
The collaboration between KlearNow.AI, an AI-Powered global trade technology, and SCOA, a leader in logistics operations globally aims to break the persistent challenge of siloed data, and drive growth in the trade management space globally at a very volatile time for international business.
About KlearNow
KlearNow.AI is on a mission to make global trade easy with AI and ML technologies. Our platform digitizes paper-based transactions, automates complex workflows, and integrates data across customs clearance, supply chain and drayage processes. We provide unparalleled data orchestration, visibility, and analytics serving over 2,000 customers, including Fortune 500 companies, KlearNow.AI enhances supply chain resilience, global trade efficiency, and compliance transparency. For more information, visit www.klearnow.ai.
About SCOA
Established in 1952 and headquartered in New York City, Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCOA) has nine offices in major U.S. cities, four in Canada, and two in Mexico. As the largest subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, SCOA is a key player in multinational projects, international investments, and global product distribution. Its core businesses include Energy, Automotive, Social Infrastructure, Agri-food and Life Science, Construction and Transportation Systems, Real Estate, Mineral Resources, and Energy Innovation. For more information, visit sumitomocorp.com.
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