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Empowering Logistics with AI at the 2026 Expo

On May 27, 2026, at the "Transportation Safety & Logistics DX EXPO 2026," Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting's consultant will host a keynote session titled, "The Key to the 2024 Problem Lies in AI! Examples of AI Utilization in the Transportation and Logistics Sector.” As the logistics industry grapples with severe challenges including labor shortages and increasing minimum wages due to the 2024 labor regulations, this talk will showcase the forefront of logistics digital transformation (DX) leveraging cutting-edge technology.

Addressing Critical Industry Challenges

The logistics sector is currently facing daunting issues stemming from the upcoming 2024 labor regulations, which limit overtime hours. With serious labor shortages and the pressures from rising wages, companies are urgently seeking innovative solutions to sustain their operations and growth. At this seminar, we will present strategies and examples that illustrate how technology can pave the way for a sustainable future in logistics.

Key Highlights of the Talk

• - Transition to AI-Driven Management: Moving away from manual management tasks to AI integration, drastically enhancing productivity.
• - Real-World AI Implementations: Presenting successful case studies from medium and small logistics firms that have adopted AI technologies leading to improved performance and successful hiring efforts.
• - Sustainable Growth Strategies: Offering a roadmap for harmonizing employee well-being with corporate profitability.

As the logistics field faces the paradox where reduced working hours come alongside increased management tasks, the only viable solution, as proposed, is through the effective utilization of AI. This approach emphasizes compliance with labor laws and simultaneous wage increases to ensure that companies can thrive even five years down the line.

About the Speaker

Tetsuro Shiraishi - Senior Consultant, Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting. By sharing unique insights gained from industry practices, Shiraishi aims to equip logistics professionals with actionable strategies that embrace AI technologies.

For further information, visit Funai Soken's consultant profile.

Seminar Details

• - Date: May 27, 2026, 16:30 - 17:10
• - Location: Tokyo Big Sight, Special Lecture Area
• - Title: "The Key to the 2024 Problem Lies in AI! Examples of AI Utilization in the Transportation and Logistics Sector"
• - Registration: Attendees need to register through the official website for event details here.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting Co., Ltd.
• - Head Office: 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0028, Japan, 35th Floor, Midtown Yaesu Central Tower
• - Osaka Office: 3-2-123 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, 530-0001, Japan, 21st & 22nd Floor, Innogate Osaka
• - President: Naoyuki Hashimoto
• - Established: May 10, 2000
• - Capital: 980 million yen
• - Contact Information: Tel: 03-4223-3163, Email: [email protected], Website: Funai Soken