On June 6, our Kyushu Branch introduced the "Yotte Kinshaai Ogochi Vending Machine" by JFE Shoji Trade Corporation as part of the " Marukafé " project to promote communication.

The "Yottokinshaai On-table Vending Machine" by President's Treat Vending Machine " was introduced on June 6, as part of the "Marukafé" project to promote communication.

The "President's Treat Vending Machine" is a new corporate service developed by Suntory in response to the decline in communication in the workplace due to the spread of remote work. Two employees pair up, both touch their employee ID cards at the same time, and if they press the product button within 10 seconds, a free drink will be served. （*1)

At the Kyushu branch, the "ontari mode" function is released every Monday and Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 and from 15:00 to 16:00. Each employee can receive up to two free drinks per week, but can only touch the same person in pairs once per week, creating an opportunity for conversation by forcing the pair to be paired with another person. This creates an opportunity for conversation by forcing people to be paired with another person. Since JFE Shoji Steel & Construction Materials, JFE Shoji Steel Pipe & Tubular Goods, and JFE Shoji Tail One, all Group companies, also live together in the same branch, we expect the system to stimulate communication among Group companies.

Although it has only been half a month since the introduction of the system, employees have expressed their delight by saying, "I took this opportunity to talk to people I don't usually talk to," and "It was a lot of fun to try it! I had a lot of fun trying it out! We will continue to promote initiatives to stimulate communication.

1 The cost of beverages is borne by the company that installed the system.