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Seminar Overview: Addressing Labor Shortages with Foreign Drivers

On March 12, 2026, Funai Consulting's Supply Chain Solutions team will take part in a seminar focused on tackling the industry’s severe labor shortage. This event, hosted by LogiKintai System, will delve into the recruitment of foreign drivers and the implementation of digital transformation (DX) in logistics operations. The pressing issues surrounding the 2024 labor shortage crisis in the transportation sector have left many executives searching for effective strategies to adapt.

Objectives and Themes of the Seminar

As the logistics industry experiences an acute labor shortage, many companies are now looking towards foreign labor as a viable solution. The seminar aims to provide an accurate assessment of the current landscape regarding the recruitment of specific skill foreign drivers, particularly from countries like the Philippines and Indonesia. Participants will gain valuable insights into the challenges faced on the ground and how these challenges can be addressed.

Additionally, the seminar will spotlight how digital transformation is reshaping management processes. Utilizing real cases of IT-driven solutions, the event will illustrate how administrative burdens related to labor management and compliance can be alleviated while still adhering to legal standards.

Seminar Agenda

1. Current Status of Foreign Drivers: A detailed exploration of the latest trends involving foreign workers, emphasizing the specific skill system and the issues arising in practice.
2. Transforming Labor Management Through DX: This section will showcase successful integrations of technologies such as IT labor management systems and the 'Kintai Driver' app, aimed at reducing operational workloads.
3. Strategic Workforce Planning: Discussions will revolve around how labor acquisition should not merely be seen as a cost, but as an integral part of a long-term strategic business plan.

Speakers

The seminar boasts a lineup of esteemed speakers:

• - Susumu Kurokawa, CEO of Benten Ltd.
• - Tomoyuki Maeda, CEO of YS Talent
• - Takeshi Tanaka from Teranishi Co.
• - Nobuaki Mimura from Funai Consulting Supply Chain Solutions
• - Fumihisa Kasahara, CEO of NTS Logistics
• - Takeshi Nakada, CEO of Umehari Logistics Services

Event Details

• - Date & Time: March 12, 2026, from 14:00 to 17:00
• - Location: 4th Floor Conference Room, Tokyo Truck Association, Yotsuya 3-1-8, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo (also available online)
• - Capacity: 50 attendees on-site and 200 online participants
• - Cost: Free of charge
• - Target Audience: Business executives and management staff from logistics and transportation firms.
• - Organizer: LogiKintai System

Note: The content presented at this seminar is based on information available as of March 2026 and does not guarantee future performance outcomes.

About Funai Consulting

Founded in May 2000, Funai Consulting Supply Chain Solutions is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. With a mission to enhance supply chain efficiency through innovation and professional guidance, Funai Consulting helps businesses navigate complex challenges in the logistics industry. For more information, visit Funai Consulting.