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Kuradashi and Kantsu Join Forces to Combat Logistics Waste

In a significant move toward reducing waste in the logistics industry, Kuradashi, a social good market operator based in Shinagawa, Tokyo, has entered a partnership with Kantsu, a logistics company located in Amagasaki, Hyogo. This collaboration aims to address various forms of waste caused by surplus inventory and unsold goods.

Background of the Partnership

Kuradashi has set its mission as "to remain a social good company," with a vision to become "the company that reduces food waste the most in Japan." The company actively engages in sustainable business practices aimed at solving social issues. By providing an opportunity to sell food that is still edible but at risk of being wasted, Kuradashi supports social contributions using part of the proceeds from these sales.

Kantsu, on the other hand, has been a prominent player in logistics outsourcing and logistics system sales, utilizing its expertise in B2C logistics to resolve clients' logistical challenges effectively. The company has successfully inverted the need for fine-tuned management from consumer logistics to business logistics to address evolving customer needs.

Japan has faced significant food waste issues, primarily originating from production centers and retail outlets. This waste can be attributed to various factors, including approaching expiration dates, seasonal products, and physical damage to packaging. Additionally, logistics mishaps such as accidents, damage during transportation, and ultimately unsellable goods contribute to the waste crisis.

Recognizing this pressing issue, Kuradashi and Kantsu have decided to collaborate to combat the losses stemming from products that cannot be marketed through regular sales channels.

Details of the Partnership

Under this agreement, Kantsu will introduce companies facing challenges with excess or unsold inventory to Kuradashi. Kuradashi will purchase these goods and sell them via its social good market, thereby facilitating their re-introduction into the marketplace. This approach not only helps minimize the potential for waste but also reduces CO2 emissions as Kantsu will handle the direct delivery of goods sold through Kuradashi.

The collaboration allows Kantsu to provide a comprehensive solution to inventory-related problems faced by their business partners. As a result, partnering companies can effectively reduce the costs associated with surplus inventory while also creating new revenue streams from resold products. Furthermore, Kuradashi will be able to widen its range of products available for sale, contributing further to food waste reduction efforts.

In January, Kuradashi unveiled a new logistics service aimed at addressing the challenges faced by manufacturers struggling with excess inventory. Through this service, they purchase surplus stock from warehousing partners and sell it via the Kuradashi platform, thus promoting the re-circulation of goods.

By partnering with Kantsu, Kuradashi seeks to reach out to more companies grappling with inventory challenges and deliver innovative solutions aimed at curbing waste in the logistics sector.

About Kuradashi

Kuradashi prides itself on creating a social good market where enjoyable purchases lead to positive community outcomes. The platform is dedicated to selling food products that can be consumed but are at risk of being thrown away. Additionally, a portion of the sales is directed toward environmental protection, disaster support, and various social contribution initiatives supporting the 17 SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).

The essence of Kuradashi is established on the premise that delightful and economical shopping can facilitate a significant impact on society. By redefining conventional market practices, Kuradashi is creating a new kind of social good market.

For further information about Kuradashi and its initiatives, visit Kuradashi's official website.

Summary

With this new alliance, Kuradashi and Kantsu take a bold stand against logistics-related waste in Japan, focusing on sustainable solutions and social contributions while also helping businesses improve their profit margins in response to inventory challenges.