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AI Storm and Zea: A Game-Changing Partnership for Logistics

AI Storm Corporation, headquartered in Kanda, Chiyoda, Tokyo, has made headlines by entering a strategic capital and business alliance with Zea, located in Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo. This partnership marks a significant step in creating advanced logistics solutions that combine the power of AI, specifically targeting the challenges in the last-mile delivery sector.

Background: The Need for AI in Logistics

The explosive growth of the e-commerce market has brought to light critical issues in last-mile delivery, such as reducing failed delivery attempts, accommodating deliveries without human interaction, and ensuring customer privacy. The upcoming regulation regarding driver overtime, known as the '2024 problem,' has made it imperative to improve both delivery efficiency and security.

Zea is actively addressing these challenges with its three main pillars: logistics materials, privacy-protected shipping labels (shred labels), and a delivery management DX system. By merging its truck business with Zea’s resources, AI Storm is well-positioned to swiftly introduce a next-generation last-mile service powered by AI.

This collaboration not only serves as a catalyst for AI Storm's ambition of reaching a market capitalization of 50 billion yen but also significantly contributes to solving societal issues through logistics digital transformation (DX).

Overview of Zea Company

• - Location: 2nd Floor, 1-16-16 Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo
• - Representative: Shuhei Maezawa
• - Established: July 17, 2003
• - Capital: 10 million yen
• - Business Focus: Logistics materials, shred labels, logistics systems.

Three Core Business Operations of Zea

Zea operates three main business streams that are crafted in-house and manufactured externally to accommodate small quantities and short delivery times. Their strengths lie in their ability to adaptively propose solutions that are well-established among major e-commerce and logistics companies:

1. Logistics Material Business
- Offers a range of packaging materials, adaptable for various uses such as post-in and cool deliveries, with short lead times for e-commerce companies.
- Captures the need for reduced re-delivery, offering stable supplies to various EC companies.

2. Shred Label Business
- Developed easy-to-cut privacy-protected shipping labels that are already being used by several major e-commerce firms.
- Streamlines automatic packing processes and fortifies security at the same time.

3. Logistics System Business
- Provides cloud SaaS that includes AI analysis of delivery images and package tracking to mitigate theft risks.

Market Opportunities: The Rise of Last-Mile DX with AI

Currently, nearly 10% of domestic package deliveries result in failed attempts. With the impending 2024 regulations, there’s an urgent demand for solutions that support post-in delivery and real-time optimization. Last-mile logistics is estimated to account for approximately 40% of overall logistics costs, meaning that improvements in this area could yield substantial benefits. Additionally, the global market for AI-driven logistics solutions is projected to grow by over 30% between 2024 and 2025, emphasizing the investment potential in 'Logistics x AI' solutions.

To capitalize on this growth, AI Storm and Zea will work collaboratively to develop and roll out innovative solutions for last-mile DX.

Significance of the Partnership

The alliance between AI Storm and Zea promises to yield new value propositions in the logistics industry, as both companies share a commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions:

• - Logistics Materials: Zea's capacity to provide tailored packaging materials promptly aligns perfectly with post-in delivery demands.
• - Shred Labels: These privacy-conscious shipping labels add an essential layer of security needed for modern logistics.
• - Logistics Systems: Their differentiated SaaS offerings for EC businesses will drive efficiency in delivery management.

This capital and business partnership will enable the development of combined solutions that leverage AI Storm's AI platform and Zea’s deep expertise in logistics materials and systems. Together, they will be agile in responding to growth opportunities while aiming to enhance value and solve the manifold challenges present in logistics operations today.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: AI Storm Corporation (formerly known as Jexide Corporation)
• - CEO: Toshio Imai
• - Location: 9th Floor, Eiho Building, 3-17-11 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda, Tokyo
• - Business Focus: AI technology, AI education, AI product development, ERP/HR consulting, LED vision systems, truck sales and leasing, ad truck advertising, IT equipment sales, etc.
• - Website: AI Storm Official Site

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