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Unlocking Retail Potential: Human Capital Management at RetailTech Japan 2026

As the retail industry grapples with persistent staffing shortages and rising wage costs, innovations in workforce management are more crucial than ever. Datacom, a company specializing in retail-focused data analysis solutions, is set to showcase their cutting-edge human capital management solutions at the upcoming RetailTech Japan 2026. This year’s exhibition promises to offer insights into how integrating store performance data with talent management can significantly boost organizational productivity.

The Context: Achieving a Paradigm Shift in Retail

The traditional labor-intensive model in retail is reaching its limits, particularly as Japan faces a declining population that intensifies labor shortages. Common challenges faced by retail managers include high turnover rates and difficulties in attracting new employees despite increased wages. This often leads to a cycle where managers become overwhelmed with hiring, training, and scheduling, leaving them little room to focus on driving sales and improving store performance.

In response to these challenges, Datacom advocates for a shift in mindset, recognizing employees not merely as costs to manage but as invaluable capital that can generate significant value. By leveraging their expertise in analyzing store performance data, Datacom has developed a solution that maximizes the potential of current employees, ensuring that stores remain competitive in a challenging market.

Introducing the Solution: Focus on Human Capital Management

The core theme of Datacom's display at RetailTech Japan 2026 revolves around the realization of human capital management in retail. By merging attendance records, productivity metrics, and assessment data, the solution provides an objective view of employee performance and contributions. Here are some of the key elements that Datacom will introduce:

1. Optimizing Recruitment through Scientific Screening

Using a data-driven approach, Datacom aims to improve hiring practices by identifying candidates with a high likelihood of success within the organization. By creating a data profile of existing high performers, they help establish recruitment standards that move beyond subjective assessments, ultimately reducing turnover and mismatches in placements.

2. Data-Driven Staffing and Cost Optimization

Datacom's innovative approach combines sales data with attendance records to visualize hourly productivity. By strategically placing the right employees during peak hours—those who can handle stress and have high processing capabilities—stores can minimize lost opportunities due to understaffing, while simultaneously optimizing operational costs.

3. Transforming Management and Detecting Turnover Risks

With the integration of personality assessments and stress resilience data, retail managers can greatly reduce their workload. Regular stress evaluations help in early identification of potential turnover, allowing managers to take timely actions to retain valuable employees and ensure smooth store operations.

Expected Outcomes of the Proposed Solutions

The implementation of Datacom's human capital management solutions is anticipated to yield significant benefits:

• - Enhanced Productivity: By ensuring optimal staffing, stores can achieve the highest sales and productivity with minimal costs.
• - Reduced Hiring Costs and Turnover Rates: By effectively matching employees to roles and supporting their long-term retention, the cycle of hiring challenges can be broken.
• - Elevated Operational Capacity: Standardizing management practices allows store managers to focus on sales strategies and store layout improvements instead of getting bogged down in day-to-day staffing issues.

Event Details and Participation

Event: 42nd Retail Technology Japan 2026
Dates: March 3–6, 2026
Location: Tokyo Big Sight, Koto City
Zone: Total Information Distribution Systems
Booth: RT5205

Prospective attendees can register in advance at the official URL: Retail Tech Japan 2026. Existing customers are encouraged to notify their account representatives after registering to ensure a seamless experience at the event.

About Datacom

With over 30 years of experience supporting multi-store businesses, Datacom has been dedicated to transforming accumulated data into actionable insights since its establishment in 1994. Focusing on factual decision-making, Datacom delivers tailored solutions that address immediate business needs while fostering organizational growth. Through innovation and a commitment to enhancing the retail experience, Datacom strives to support businesses in navigating the evolving landscape of the retail industry.

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