noun
business cooperative; syndicate
A type of cooperative association under Japanese law (Small and Medium Enterprise Cooperatives Act), formed by small businesses to jointly conduct business activities. Often translated as 'syndicate' in business contexts.
地元の中小企業が企業組合を設立し、共同で販路を拡大した。
Local small and medium enterprises established a business cooperative and jointly expanded their sales channels.
企業組合は、組合員の事業を支援するために様々な共同事業を行う。
Business cooperatives carry out various joint projects to support the businesses of their members.