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Upcoming Online Seminar on Logistics Strategy

On March 12, 2026, Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting, based in Tokyo, will hold an informative online seminar focused on creating a logistics strategy roadmap for chain stores. This seminar aims to equip participants with the knowledge they need to adapt their logistics strategies to current challenges and future regulations.

Today, the logistics sector faces several pressing issues, including the escalating 2024 Problem and the upcoming enforcement of revised logistics efficiency laws. With the potential impact of the 2030 Problem on logistics operations, businesses need to navigate their logistics strategies through these changing environments.

For chain store logistics departments, the continuous exposure to external environmental factors necessitates an alignment of logistics with overall business strategies. Companies must manage transportation costs, address the severe driver shortages, enhance digital transformation (DX), and adhere to the growing demands for sustainability. Is your logistics department strategically positioned to adapt?

Many businesses struggle to identify appropriate actions, even when they recognize existing problems. Some companies find themselves unable to effectively formulate, implement, or improve their logistics strategies. To build an efficient logistics network tailored to their needs, businesses must minimize reactive measures and adopt a structured approach. This seminar will highlight the importance and methodology for developing effective logistics strategies.

Key Challenges Addressed in the Seminar

• - Lack of a logistics framework that aligns with overall business and operational strategies
• - Companies facing logistics management issues, especially when logistics departments are newly formed
• - Difficulty building specialized teams due to division transfers, complicating systematic approach development
• - Ambiguity regarding logistics frameworks and future projections in light of recent changes in regulations and market conditions

This event is essential for anyone grappling with these challenges in logistics management.

Speaker Information

Yosuke Watanabe, Managing Director, Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting
Watanabe has led various projects assisting manufacturing, wholesale, and retail sectors in reconstructing their logistics strategies. He emphasizes reducing costs in logistics sectors in response to client demands while focusing on establishing robust logistics systems that support long-term growth strategies.

Yuta Ogura, Team Leader and Chief Consultant, Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting
Ogura works closely with client companies offering invaluable support in logistics competitions, new warehouse setups, and cost assessments. His hands-on experience and client-centered approach ensure that solutions are grounded in reality, providing practical strategies that resonate with client needs.

Webinar Details

• - Date & Time: March 12, 2026, from 14:00 to 15:00 (Registration starts at 13:45)
• - Format: Online (Zoom)
• - Participation Fee: Free
• - Target Audience: Retail, food service, and service industries

For further details and registration, please visit the official site of Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting.