Learn the Essentials of Logistics at Funai Consulting's Upcoming Seminar in 2025

Explore Key Logistics Trends in 2025

In today’s rapidly evolving logistics landscape, knowledge is power. Funai Consulting’s Logistics Division is hosting its first online seminar titled "Understanding Key Trends and Strategies for Logistics Managers: The 2026 Issue and Regulatory Changes" on May 14, 2025. This event aims to equip logistics professionals with essential skills and insights to navigate the challenges ahead.

The Rising Importance of Logistics Acumen

As personnel changes occur within organizations, especially after the recent April reshuffles, many employees find themselves assigned to the logistics department for the first time. This seminar will clarify what every new logistics manager should know about foundational principles and contemporary trends in the industry, as notable shifts are taking place.

The logistics sector currently faces significant challenges such as a driver shortage, rising logistics costs, the impending "2026 issue," and intensified administrative oversight. It’s crucial for logistics managers to understand how to:

- Address requests for price increases from suppliers
- Respond effectively to internal cost-cutting directives
- Prepare for risks associated with governmental oversight

Logistics is no longer merely an operational task; it is now central to a company's strategy and overall performance.

Highlights of the Seminar

During this informative session, the focus will be on understanding the looming risk of governmental guidance and developing strong relationships with logistics partners. The seminar will also cover practical action plans aimed at both optimizing logistics costs and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Who Should Attend

This seminar is particularly beneficial for:

- New employees recently assigned to logistics roles
- Current logistics managers eager to learn how to adapt in the current economic climate
- Those seeking knowledge on compliance with recent regulatory changes in logistics
- Individuals contemplating how to tackle the significant 2026 issue
- Anyone curious about how other companies are managing similar challenges

Key Learning Points

1. Understanding Regulatory Changes and the 2026 Issue: New logistics professionals will gain vital insights regarding the relevant regulations and the implications of the 2026 issue on their roles.
2. Key Strategies for Modern Logistics Managers: Participants will be provided with a comprehensive overview of strategies to tackle administrative risk and achieve logistics cost optimization. There will be discussions on building productive relationships with logistics providers, optimizing logistics costs, and setting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Seminar Agenda

- First Lecture: Understanding Current Trends and Regulatory Changes

- Exploring the environmental shifts affecting the logistics industry
- Discussing the implications of the 2026 issue, particularly focusing on driver hours and responsibility of shippers
- Overview of the revised Logistics Efficiency Law and other relevant regulations
- Discussing the role of shippers in adapting to new requirements.

- Second Lecture: Understanding Administrative Guidance Risks

- Clarifying the new role of logistics managers and their responsibilities
- Analyzing characteristics of companies receiving government guidance and effective response measures
- Exploring ways to build successful partnerships with logistics providers
- Identifying key focus areas for optimizing logistics costs and reviewing KPIs.

Event Details

- Date and Time: May 14, 2025, from 14:00 to 15:00 (Registration opens at 13:45)
- Format: Online Seminar via Zoom Webinar
- Cost: Free
- Target Audience: Ship companies across manufacturing, retail, and wholesale sectors

Please note that registrations from members of competing consulting firms or free mail services such as Yahoo/Gmail may be declined.

About Funai Consulting

Funai Consulting is recognized as one of Japan's largest comprehensive logistics consulting firms. We specialize in developing logistics strategies, improving warehouse operations, and reducing logistics costs. We manage the "Logistics Leadership Salon," a community for logistics professionals from manufacturing, wholesale, and retail fields to exchange insights and strategies.