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Overview of the Supply Chain Reform Conference 2025

On November 7, 2025, Funai Soken Logistics, a leading logistics consulting firm in Japan, hosted the "Supply Chain Reform Conference 2025" in Yaesu, Tokyo. This conference aimed to convert the logistics crises into a strategic growth opportunity, rather than merely seeing them as a cost burden. Recognizing the urgency of maintaining and strengthening supply chains, the event gathered industry leaders to share insights and solutions.

Key Themes and Discussions

The conference featured significant contributions from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. They provided the latest guidelines for future logistics, emphasizing the transformation needed from both shippers and logistics companies. Their perspective laid the groundwork for understanding emerging government policies that affect the logistics landscape.

Among the speakers were representatives from Unicharm Corporation and Arata Co., who shared successful case studies on leading supply chain reform initiatives. Additionally, partner consultant Ryoichi Kakui presented recent examples of how global markets are adapting to logistics challenges, offering vital takeaways for local businesses.

Target Audience

The event attracted attendees grappling with various challenges in the logistics sector, including:

• - Communicating changes in logistics environments to management and clients.
• - Understanding key points of the revised logistics laws for shippers.
• - Gaining insights into the audit statuses of truck and warehouse G-men and the criteria for audits.
• - Developing effective collaborations between shippers and receivers.
• - Designing the roles and responsibilities of the Chief Logistics Officer (CLO) essential for supply chain reform.

Conference Schedule

Opening Session

Title: Changes in the Logistics Industry and the Challenges Ahead
Speaker: Yosuke Watanabe, Managing Director of the Logistics Support Division, Funai Soken Logistics

Special Guest Session 1 & Panel Discussion

• - Topic: Legislative Changes to Avoid Logistics Crises and Future Action Steps
• - Contents: Insights on current logistics efficiency laws and recent amendments to trucking laws.
• - Panel Discussion: Addressing pre-submitted questions regarding G-men activities, points for logistics efficiency compliance, and updates on administrative trends relevant to shippers.

Special Guest Session 2

• - Topic: Overcoming the Personnel Crisis with New Technologies
• - Contents: Innovations in humanoid robots and autonomous delivery vehicles that are beginning to be implemented.

Special Guest Session 3 & Panel Discussion

• - Topic: Strategies from Manufacturing and Wholesale Perspectives to Enhance Logistics Efficiency
• - Contents: The vital connection between production and distribution, focusing on improving loading ratios.

Closing Session

• - Title: Latest Case Studies from Shipper Companies: What Needs to be Done Now

Event Details

• - Date and Time: November 7, 2025, 13:30 - 16:30 (Registration starts at 13:00)
• - Venue: Funai Soken Group Headquarters, Sustainable Growth Square, Tokyo, Japan
• - Address: 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo Ward, Tokyo, 104-0028, Central Tower, 35th Floor, Tokyo Midtown Yaesu
• - Participation Fee: Free of charge
• - Target Audience: Logistics managers and executives from manufacturing, retail, and wholesale sectors.

About Funai Soken Logistics

Funai Soken Logistics, founded in May 2000, is Japan's premier comprehensive logistics consulting firm, specializing in the formulation of logistics strategies, warehouse improvement, and cost reduction. They govern a networking community called the "Logistics Leadership Salon" for logistics managers from the manufacturing, wholesale, and retail industries.

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