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Overcoming Workforce Challenges in Warehousing

In recent years, the logistics sector has faced severe hiring difficulties and rising operational costs, significantly impacting staff morale within warehouse settings. The pressure to maintain quality and enhance productivity has become increasingly challenging, exacerbating interpersonal issues among part-time staff and increasing workloads for full-time employees. In light of this, superficial measures such as higher wages and improved amenities are insufficient for preventing turnover among new hires. This reality stems from the fact that employees spend over 90% of their working hours in the warehouse environment.

The Upcoming Seminar

On July 29, 2026, from 12:00 to 12:40 PM, an informative online seminar will focus on creating psychological safety and enhancing employee satisfaction to revitalize warehouse operations. Participants will gain insights from actual improvement data gathered from various centers, showcasing how satisfaction levels regarding work and interpersonal relationships reached an impressive 85% to 90% through a combination of surveys and one-on-one discussions.

The seminar will be led by Nagaharu Onishi, Head of Operations Management Division at SEAOS Inc. He will discuss the significance of fostering an open and equitable organizational structure where everyone can voice their opinions. Furthermore, the presentation will highlight the often-overlooked pitfalls related to fixed roles that can lead to workplace isolation, such as those held by part-time leaders, and offer comprehensive strategies for creating a flat and communicative work environment.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is highly recommended for individuals who:

• - Struggle with high turnover rates and productivity challenges in the warehouse amid labor shortages and wage increases.
• - Aim to resolve interpersonal issues within the warehouse and secure employee retention.
• - Seek to strengthen the collaboration between site managers and business operators to enable rapid responses to workplace challenges.
• - Wish to enhance management skills and crisis awareness among warehouse leaders.

About SEAOS Inc.

Founded in August 2000, SEAOS Inc. has over 25 years of dedicated expertise in the logistics field. The company views logistics not merely as the movement of goods but as a vital component of corporate value. With a specialized team passionate about understanding site operations and developing effective strategies, SEAOS has successfully assisted numerous businesses across manufacturing, retail, and e-commerce in solving various challenges.

SEAOS provides a comprehensive range of services that includes strategy consulting, system development, warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), and state-of-the-art autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions. Additionally, they offer outsourced operational services, facilitating a seamless approach from supply chain management to delivery.

SEAOS's Strengths

• - Proven Expertise: Combining 25 years of experience with unique methodologies to deliver swift and impactful solutions.
• - Integrated Strategies: Proposing effective reforms through a deep understanding of both strategic management and operational improvements at the site level.
• - One-Stop Solutions: Supporting customers comprehensively from consulting and software development to the supply of robotics and logistics outsourcing.
• - Dedicated Partnership: Valuing trust and closeness to ensure promised outcomes in both management and operational reform are realized.

Join the conversation and learn how to effectively address the pressing challenges in the warehousing industry. For more details and registration, please visit the seminar page on SEAOS's website.