Chuo Vision Institute releases industry cost-reduction reports

Chuo Vision Institute has released a series of industry-specific reports for October 2026, focusing on strategies to reduce indirect costs across various sectors.

For the real estate industry, the report examines advertising expenditures, noting that internet advertising has surpassed 50% of total advertising costs in Japan. It highlights how fragmented contracts for portal sites, search ads, and SNS often prevent companies from effectively comparing costs.

In the medical aesthetics sector, the report addresses rising outsourcing costs, particularly regarding recruitment fees for doctors and nurses. It notes that the Japan Medical Association has proposed regulations on referral fee caps to address these challenges.

The hospitality sector report focuses on telecommunications expenses. It explains how the proliferation of guest rooms and facilities leads to an accumulation of independent line contracts for internet, telephone, and security, which often continue through automatic renewals without cost review.