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Upcoming Logistics Strategies Seminar by Funai Soken

The 40th Logistics Strategy Seminar, organized by Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, will feature a notable presentation by Yuusuke Watanabe, Managing Director and Chief Logistics Officer (CLO) of Funai Soken Logistics. This online event is scheduled for two dates: October 7 and October 16, 2025.

Event Overview

This seminar will delve into the recently enacted amendments to the Logistics Efficiency Act, which came into effect in April 2025. The focus will be on the key points that businesses, particularly shippers, should consider, as well as operational efficiency and inter-company collaboration. Attendees will gain insights into real-world business cases that underline these aspects.

Furthermore, the seminar will define the roles of a Chief Logistics Officer (CLO), which will become mandatory starting April 2026. Experts will present practical strategies that CLOs should adopt to navigate the evolving landscape of logistics management.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is ideal for professionals facing challenges in logistics management, especially those who:

• - Are uncertain about how to respond to the requirements of the revised Logistics Efficiency Act that went into effect in April 2025.
• - Seek to reduce logistics costs and improve efficiency but are unsure where to begin.
• - Want to understand the roles and responsibilities of CLOs that will become mandatory in 2026.
• - Encounter difficulties in establishing stable transport capabilities and sustainable logistics systems in the wake of the '2024 Logistics Issue.'
• - Wish to accurately comprehend the new obligations and responsibilities imposed by legal revisions to mitigate compliance risks as shippers.

Seminar Details

In this enlightening online seminar, you'll learn about:

• - An overview of the revised Logistics Efficiency Act and essential updates.
• - Key points and direction for initiatives that shippers should prioritize.
• - The defined role of CLOs and actionable strategies they need to implement.

Event Information:

• - Date and Time: October 7 (Tuesday) / October 16 (Thursday), 2025
• - Speaker: Yuusuke Watanabe, Managing Director, Funai Soken Logistics
• - Format: Online
• - Cost: Free
• - Organizer: Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance

To find out more about the roles and strategies that CLOs should adopt, click here.

About Funai Soken Logistics

Funai Soken Logistics is one of Japan's largest comprehensive logistics consulting firms, providing advanced logistics infrastructures that encompass strategy formulation, warehouse optimization, and cost management. They also run the Logistics Leadership Salon, a community fostering information exchange among logistics heads of shipper companies, including manufacturing, wholesale, and retail sectors.

For more details on their consulting services, visit Funai Soken Logistics Consulting or learn about the Logistics Leadership Salon here.

Company Information

• - Company Name: Funai Soken Logistics Corporation
• - Osaka Headquarters: 4-10, Kitahama 4-chome, Chuo Ward, Osaka 541-0041
• - Tokyo Headquarters: 35th Floor, Yaesu Central Tower, 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo Ward, Tokyo 104-0028
• - Representative: Naoyuki Hashimoto, President
• - Established: May 10, 2000
• - Capital: 980 million yen
• - Phone: 03-4223-3163
• - Email: [email protected]
• - Website: Funai Soken Logistics

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