#Japan #truck driving #HR Strategies #Okayama #Funai Consulting

Overview of the Seminar

On March 19, 2026, Funai Consulting Supply Chain Consulting Co., Ltd. will host a seminar in Okayama, dedicated to addressing the recruitment challenges faced in the trucking industry in Western Japan. Under the leadership of CEO Naoyuki Hashimoto, the seminar aims to help executives understand how to successfully attract qualified truck drivers while encouraging them to step away from the driver's seat to enhance their company's growth.

Why Attend?

This seminar is designed for business owners and executives in the transportation industry who find themselves in a vicious cycle, feeling that they must personally drive to keep the business running. It is crucial for leadership to recognize when to delegate and focus on scaling their operations. This event will provide key insights from Kenji Mikawa, President of Mikawa Co., Ltd., a company that successfully transitioned from hiring struggles to being a preferred employer for drivers in the same region.

Key Topics to be Discussed

• - How to Create Attractive Job Listings for Drivers: Discover what it takes to craft job postings that stand out to potential candidates, even for roles requiring manual labor like loading and unloading.
• - Strategies to Reduce Interview No-Shows: Learn effective methods to ensure candidates show up for interviews, improving your hiring efficiency.
• - Conducting Company-Sponsored Info Sessions: Get tips on organizing your own company information sessions to directly engage potential employees.
• - Utilizing Free Recruitment Platforms: Explore low-cost or free avenues for advertising job openings that can help enhance your reach.

Expert Speakers

The seminar features industry leaders with extensive experience in transportation HR strategies:

• - Kenji Mikawa, President of Mikawa Co., Ltd. – He will share firsthand insights on how his company improved driver recruitment.
• - Kazuki Furuta, Senior Consultant and Team Leader at Funai Consulting’s Logistics HR Group – Kazuki specializes in consulting for small and medium-sized logistics firms, focusing on enhancing drivers’ hiring, training, and retention practices.

Event Details

• - Date & Time: March 19, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
• - Location: TKP Garden City Okayama, 1-8-45 Nakayamashita, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
• - Fees: General Admission - ¥16,500 (incl. tax), Member Admission - ¥13,200 (incl. tax).
• - Target Audience: Transportation company executives and management.

Conclusion

In today's competitive market, it is vital that transport companies innovate their approach to recruitment and focus on creating an environment that attracts and retains drivers. This seminar will provide valuable tools and insights to help executives overcome the challenges of driver recruitment, enabling them to take a step back from daily driving responsibilities and concentrate on strategic business growth. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your company's hiring practices and drive success.

To register for the seminar or get further details, please visit Funai Consulting's website.