FY2023 Radio Business English 77

Script　社内で出張を振り返る（その１）

This completes the whole process.
We visited seven wineries in total, including ones we didn't have appointments for.
And look at the trip computer.
It shows we've driven over 1000 kilometers.

1000 kilometers. 
It's roughly the same as from Tokyo to Fukuoka.

That's an incredible distance.

A pack trip, but it was fun, no doubt.
We found countless acres of land suitable for viticulture.

You're right, so shall we wrap up the trip so far?
I want to make sure we're on the same page.
First, how did you find Oliver's Chateau Hamilton?

From the initial contact, both Oliver and his wife Sara were sincere. 
When we met Oliver in person, I felt I was right.
They're running their winery with philosophy and conviction.
I'd love to do business with them.

I agree.
I think they would fit our culture well.

Business phrase of the day.

I want to make sure we're on the same page.
We're on the same page how to proceed?

目標について全員が同じ考えを共有していなければなりません。
All of us need to be on the same page about the goal.

Alternative expressions

be in agreement with
Are all the parties in agreement with the timeline?

have common ground on
We have common ground on profit sharing.

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We can't tell whether they'll choose us as their distributor, but we had a  constructive meeting by adding value.
We did not have to discount commissions, which was good.

The tour of the plant and the laboratory allowed us to reconfirm their high levels of technology and quality.
I'd like to work with them on the joint development of medical equipment.