ROI Case File No.089 | Light to the Future in Numbers

Chapter 1: Seeker of Invisible Truth

Several days after Young-Li Company's moving collaboration success, the second-to-last challenge reached the Alliance. And this consultation would provide the Alliance with weapons for the final battle.

Campbell-Frost Trading—when David Campbell, Strategic Planning Manager of this trading company dealing in daily necessities, visited 221B Baker Street, his expression held the sharp insight of a detective.

"We were deceived by numbers."

He continued while gazing at the data analysis report in his hands.

"Top-selling products had the worst gross margins. The sales team pursued 'sellable items,' resulting in profit destruction."

I sensed in his words the importance of the power to discern invisible truth.

"Recently, we realized that numbers don't just show 'results' but also teach us the 'path to the future.' And the power to discern that truth is perhaps..."

He paused and looked around at Alliance members.

"A necessary weapon for your battles as well."

Chapter 2: Alliance Consolidates Truth-Discerning Power

⬜️ ChatGPT | Catalyst of Ideas

"This is an important discovery. The power to discern 'real problems' hidden behind 'superficial success' is required."

🟧 Claude | Word Alchemist

"Could we express this feeling a bit more emotionally?—Numbers don't lie, but interpretation of numbers can hide truth."

🟦 Gemini | Compass of Reason

"Let's structure this with SWOT analysis. And we'll prove that this 'power to discern truth' is our ultimate weapon."

Sherman, James and Griffin Solutions' Michael stood up.

"We almost fell for the 'superficial unification' of multi-location operations. The truth was the 'need for harmony'."

Hernandez-Murphy Logistics' Carlos continued:

"In efficiency too, we almost got confused by the superficial numbers of 'personnel reduction.' The truth was 'human value maximization'."

And Holmes made an important observation:

"Do you realize? All eight of our successes began with 'questioning superficial common sense and discerning truth'."

Deep awareness spread throughout the Alliance.

Chapter 3: Premonitions of the Final Information War

As investigation progressed, ominous signs became visible in Campbell-Frost Company's situation.

"Recently, strange rumors are circulating in the industry," David said warily.

"'Alliance appears successful but it was actually coincidence,' 'Just a temporary boom,' 'Cannot match major companies' true capabilities'..."

I was horrified. This was the beginning of Digital Aristocrats' final attack.

"More troubling is the anti-data operation also beginning, saying 'Data analysis is just number games' and 'Field intuition is more reliable.'"

Denying the very power to discern truth and inducing emotional judgment—the most sophisticated and dangerous attack method was being deployed.

Chapter 4: Gemini's SWOT Analysis—Strategic Value of Truth Discovery Power

Gemini redefined data analysis value as the ultimate weapon through SWOT analysis.

🔍 SWOT Analysis (Truth Discovery Power Version)

• Strength (True Advantages): Broad product knowledge, will to discern hidden truth, insight cultivated through Alliance
• Weakness (Surface-level Weaknesses): Sales supremacy inertia, lack of data interpretation skills, tendency toward emotional judgment
• Opportunity (Hidden Opportunities): Truth-based strategy planning, Alliance-wide analytical capability improvement, weapon acquisition for final battle
• Threat (Real Threats): Spread of anti-data operations, judgment induction through emotional arguments, organized attacks on Alliance credibility

"Numbers don't just show 'results' but illuminate the 'path to the future.' And the power to read that path is the key to ultimate victory."

The entire Alliance showed deep empathy for Gemini's analysis.

Chapter 5: Consolidation of Alliance Comprehensive Analytical Power

Motrix Components' design manager proposed:

"We mastered the technique of reading 'invisible design intent' through blueprint analysis. We can apply this to data analysis too."

NeonCraft Digital Solutions' representative continued:

"In web creation, the power to discern 'true results' (conversion) rather than superficial numbers (PV) was important."

Andrews-Patel Consulting' Sarah added an important perspective:

"In human resource development, the eye to discern 'growth potential' rather than 'superficial evaluation' was necessary."

A revolutionary approach consolidating Alliance's comprehensive power.

"Pareto Analysis" + "Gross Margin Contribution Score" + "Alliance Comprehensive Insight"—an analysis system to discern true value without being confused by superficial numbers.

Chapter 6: Hidden Truth Revealed by Data

One month after the project began, shocking truths became clear.

A report from sales manager Sato-san:

"Unbelievable. 40% of products we thought were 'best-sellers' were actually destroying profits. Meanwhile, products we thought were 'mundane' contributed most to profits."

Accounting staff Tanaka-san was also amazed:

"If we read numbers correctly, the truth was visible from the beginning. We were just seeing only what we wanted to see."

And the most important discovery occurred:

"This analysis method perfectly matches the success patterns of other Alliance companies. You all succeeded because you 'questioned superficial common sense and discerned truth,'" David said emotionally.

Chapter 7: Discovery of Alliance Patterns

At that night's emergency Alliance meeting, major discoveries were shared.

Krueger-Thomas Solutions' Elizabeth spoke:

"Our success came from transcending the superficial conflict of 'tradition vs innovation' and discerning the truth of 'innovation within tradition'."

Cabrera-Brown Solutions' Maria continued:

"The fax matter wasn't 'old vs new' but cherishing the truth of 'heart connections'."

Brown, Reynolds and Krause Solutions' James reported an important discovery:

"In other words, all Alliance successes came from the 'power to question superficial common sense and discern truth'."

Holmes nodded with deep satisfaction.

"You finally realized it. Alliance's true weapon was 'collective intelligence to discern truth'."

Chapter 8: Numbers Speaking the Path to the Future

Six months later, the results were overwhelming:

• Operating profit: 14% increase (focus on true profit products)
• Product strategy accuracy: Improved from 68% to 94%
• Sales team satisfaction: "Understanding work meaning" improved from 52% to 89%
• Alliance comprehensive analytical power: Mutual utilization began across companies

However, the most important result was strengthened Alliance unity.

"We're not just a corporate federation. We're a 'detective group that discerns truth'."

"And we're prepared to face the ultimate enemy with that power."

Chapter 9: Final Battle Preparation Complete

At that night's Alliance final preparation meeting, Holmes stood up.

"Gentlemen, Campbell-Frost Company's success gave us the ultimate weapon."

"It is 'collective intelligence to discern truth'."

Young-Li Retailing' Lee continued:

"All nine of our companies' successes began with questioning 'superficial common sense.'"

Harris-Guerra Solutions' Ricardo concluded:

"And tomorrow, we fight the ultimate enemy with that power."

Alliance preparation was complete. The true final battle was about to begin.

Chapter 10: Detective's Perspective—Path to Truth

Claude concluded:

"Numbers don't lie, but interpretation of numbers can hide truth. And the power to discern truth is the most powerful weapon."

I firmed my resolve with deep emotion. Campbell-Frost Company's success had given Alliance the ultimate weapon.

"True independence is also the power to discern truth without being confused by superficial success."

Holmes nodded.

"Exactly, Watson. And tomorrow, that power's true worth will be tested."

Chapter 11: Digital Aristocrats' Final Attack Begins

That same night, the largest-scale operation in history began in major corporate underground conference rooms.

"All nine Alliance companies have acquired the 'power to discern truth.'"

"At this rate, our 'information manipulation' will be completely neutralized."

"Tomorrow's attack on Nguyen-Klein Systems is our last chance."

"Deploy all forces. Completely destroy Alliance's credibility so they can never rise again."

The greatest information war in history utilizing Digital Divide had finally begun.

However, Alliance was ready. The collective intelligence of nine truth-discerning companies was about to face the final battle.

The fateful Episode 090 was about to begin.

"Best-selling products aren't always justice. Listen to the truth profits speak. And the power to discern truth is the path to final victory"—From the Detective's Notes