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Seaos Begins 'Tracks and Challenges' Column Series in Celebration of 25th Anniversary

In a significant milestone, Seaos Corporation, based in Ebisu, Shibuya, Tokyo, celebrates its 25th anniversary by launching a new column series titled Tracks and Challenges. This series aims to share insights into the transformative journey and ongoing challenges within the logistics sector. It reflects on the past quarter-century and the changes in logistics that have directly influenced corporate value.

The inaugural piece, Maximize Throughput (Part 1) - The Truth Not Found in Reports, was published on December 18, 2025, on the company's official website.

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Background of the Series

Seaos has always viewed logistics not merely as the movement of goods but as an essential domain linked to corporate value. Over the last 25 years, the company has focused on integrating real-time operations with digital solutions to assist numerous businesses in overcoming their logistics challenges.

At this pivotal moment, we aim to share the tough projects we've confronted and the know-how gained from overcoming various obstacles through Tracks and Challenges. We hope that these insights will serve as a helpful resource for those grappling with the current transformations in the logistics industry and striving for operational reform.

Highlights of Part 1: Maximize Throughput

The first installment explores a notable logistics center reform project conducted over 20 years ago for Carrier X. While it resulted in an astonishing 36.7% reduction in logistics costs, the project's foundation was not based on polished reports or clean data. Instead, it started with confronting the grim realities of the operational environment.

Key Takeaways:

• - Awakening Leadership: The project began with presenting candid footage of the actual work environment, rather than PowerPoint presentations, initiating a powerful shift in mindset among executives.
• - Toyota Way Application: Collaborating with Toyota Industries Corporation, Seaos introduced a bespoke framework for improving labor productivity based on Japanese manufacturing philosophies.
• - Universal Reform Principles: Despite being rooted in historical context, the core methodologies developed 20 years ago resonate with today's issues of labor shortages and efficiency improvements, advocating for a deeper breakdown and reduction of overall operational tasks.

The column consists of two segments. In this first part, we discuss the project's initiation and the detailed framework aimed at improving productivity.

Future Outlook

The logistics industry is currently undergoing unprecedented changes due to labor shortages and supply chain complexities. Seaos intends to continue sharing not only success stories through this column but also the struggles and authentic experiences encountered along the way. The upcoming second part will delve into the Cell Shipping Operation Method, which has received the Encouragement Award from the Japan Logistics Award, and discuss strategies for overcoming bottleneck processes.

About Seaos Corporation

Seaos has been dedicated to positioning logistics as a foundational element of corporate value rather than just a logistical function. Since its inception, the company has assembled a specialized team with deep expertise in both operational understanding and strategic planning, collaborating with various industries including manufacturing, retail, and e-commerce to solve their logistics challenges.

Seaos' Strengths:

• - Integration of Strategy and Operations: Seaos formulates high-impact reforms by partnering with clients in both strategic and operational aspects, ensuring practical implementations.
• - One-Stop Solutions: Offering consulting, software and robotics development, as well as logistics outsourcing across two major hubs, Seaos supports clients from upstream to downstream operations.
• - Commitment to Partnership: As a trusted partner in problem-solving, Seaos emphasizes stability and support until agreed-upon outcomes are achieved in both management and field operations.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Seaos Corporation
• - CEO: Satoshi Matsushima
• - Location: 1-18-18 Ebisu, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0013, Japan
• - Business Description: Logistics consulting, application software and robotics development, operations design support, and outsourcing.
• - URL: Visit Seaos Corporation