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Seminar on AI Demand Forecasting and Automation in Supply Chains

On August 21, 2026, a pivotal online seminar titled "AI Demand Forecasting and Automation for Supply Chain Reform" will be held. This event is organized by Mujin Japan and will feature a guest speaker from Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting, focusing on the challenges faced by manufacturers in sectors like food, daily goods, and machinery logistics.

The seminar is designed to address various obstacles in the supply chain, looking specifically at the planning and operational aspects of logistics to create effective reform strategies. The guest speaker will elaborate on how to leverage demand forecasting beyond mere numerical predictions, applying it to sales and production planning decision-making processes. Furthermore, they will provide insights into how these forecasts can translate into operational improvements within companies.

Who Should Attend?

The seminar is highly recommended for executives and leaders who face the following challenges:

• - Simultaneous occurrences of stock shortages and excess inventory due to poor coordination among sales, production, and logistics.
• - Dependency on Excel and personal experience for demand forecasting, production planning, and logistics operations.
• - Reliance on manual processes to handle diverse product ranges and varying volumes, insufficient progress in logistics automation.
• - Ambiguity in what optimal SCM systems and automation equipment should look like, as well as uncertainty regarding implementation priorities.
• - Fragmentation between management, planning, and operations, preventing overall optimization of the supply chain.

Seminar Outline

Session 1: "Supply Chain Reform Starting from AI Demand Forecasting in Sales and Marketing"

Presented by Yoshizumi Nakano, Executive Officer at Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting.

• - Identifying issues across various points in the supply chain.
• - Overcoming organizational silos.
• - Challenges in depersonalization efforts.
• - Leveraging AI demand forecasting as the catalyst for reform and more.

Session 2: "Practical Techniques for Automating Manufacturer Logistics"

Presented by Takeshi Shimada, Director and Head of Automation Strategy at Mujin Japan.

• - Addressing complexities in manufacturer logistics.
• - Dangers of equipment-centric reform initiatives.
• - Connecting concepts to operational steps and practical methodologies.

Event Details

Date: August 21, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:20 PM
Format: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free
Organized by: Mujin Japan

For more details about the seminar, please visit the organizer's website: Mujin Event

Guest Speaker Profile

Yoshizumi Nakano

Yoshizumi Nakano is an Executive Officer at Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting. He joined Procter & Gamble in 1993, focusing on Supply & Operations Planning (S&OP) models and restructuring supply chains in the cosmetics and hair care sectors. Since 1998, he has overseen supply chain and market strategy projects for large enterprises at Funai Soken. In 2012, he played a pivotal role in launching the Shanghai branch, aiding major Japanese firms in expanding within the Chinese market. Since 2020, he has been in his current position, broadening his support from logistics to encompass the entire supply chain spectrum.

Company Overview
Company Name: Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting
Tokyo Headquarters: 35th Floor, Yaesu Central Tower, 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0028, Japan
Osaka Headquarters: 21st and 22nd Floors, InnoGate Osaka, 3-2-123 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001, Japan
CEO: Naoyuki Hashimoto
Founded: May 10, 2000
Capital: 980 million yen
Contact: 03-4223-3163
Email: [email protected]
Website: Funai Soken