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Canon PPS Hosts Retail Solutions Seminar in Tokyo

Canon Production Printing Systems, under the leadership of President Katsumi Ueda, is set to host an enlightening seminar titled "Maximizing Productivity with Retail Strategies – Enhancing On-Site Capabilities and Utilizing the Latest AI". Scheduled for March 6, 2026, this event will take place at the Canon PPS headquarters located in Konan Building, Minato Ward, Tokyo.

The seminar aims to present strategies essential for improving productivity in retail operations, especially against the backdrop of labor shortages and shifts in consumer behavior due to the growing influence of e-commerce. The event highlights the importance of redefining traditional business practices to maintain efficiency with limited personnel in retail environments.

Having made significant strides in the retail sector since introducing Japan’s first POP production system, the "POP Ace", in 1984, Canon PPS has a rich history of assisting retail customers in overcoming challenges. This seminar will incorporate insights from on-site experiences and cutting-edge technologies to propose a vision for the optimal approach to retail management.

The structure of the seminar is segmented into two insightful parts. During the first segment, Michinari Iwasaki, Manager of the Kaizen Department at Yawato Co., will share practical examples on how Yawato has been able to remove squandering processes while reforming retail operations. His department’s initiatives aim to enhance efficiency across stores, presenting valuable methods that could be applied widely in the retail industry.

The second segment will feature Canon PPS’s own applications of generative AI, which have led to marked improvements in overall productivity by streamlining daily tasks like meeting documentation and internal rules clarification. Attendees will learn about real-world applications and insights into how AI and other digital tools can effectively address issues within companies.

In conjunction with the seminar, participants will also have the opportunity to explore various solutions and digital printing samples offered by Canon PPS, including the speedy and user-friendly "POP Ace" for creating promotional materials tailored to each store’s unique needs.

We warmly invite all interested parties to join this informative seminar.

Seminar Details

Program 1: Unlocking on-site potential! Yawato's Approach to Store Management – "Shin-Kaizen"
Speaker: Michinari Iwasaki, Manager, Kaizen Department, Yawato Co.

Yawato Co., known for its neighborhood-centric management and high-quality service, has achieved 36 consecutive terms of revenue increase. This segment will delve into the strategies employed by Yawato’s Kaizen Department to foster productivity and create value.

Program 2: Canon PPS's Generative AI Utilization – Presentation of Business Improvement Cases
This part will showcase how Canon PPS leverages AI to resolve daily operational complexities, focusing on tasks such as creating reports and managing internal approvals. The team dedicated to enhancing workplace efficiency through digital technologies will share their insights.

Event Overview

• - Date: March 6, 2026
• - Time: 13:30 - 17:00 (Registration begins at 13:30)
• - Solution Exhibition: 13:30 - 14:00 / 16:00 - 17:00
• - Seminar: 14:00 - 16:00
• - Venue: Canon Production Printing Systems, Konan Headquarters, 2-13-29 Konan, Minato, Tokyo 108-0075
• - Admission Fee: Free
• - Capacity: 90 attendees
• - Registration: Please register via this link

(Note: Applications from other manufacturers in the same industry will not be accepted.)

Contact for General Inquiries: Canon Production Printing Systems, Solution Planning Department, Phone: 03-6719-9642