TOPPAN Group to Exhibit at International Logistics Expo 2026

TOPPAN Inc. (headquartered in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Haruhiko Noguchi; hereinafter “TOPPAN”), AIOI Systems Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yutaka Yoshino; hereinafter “AIOI Systems”), and TOPPAN Equipment Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Koto-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yasuharu Miwaki; hereinafter “TOPPAN Equipment”), all group companies of TOPPAN Holdings, will exhibit at the “International Logistics Expo 2026” held from Tuesday, September 8 to Friday, September 11, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight.

At the TOPPAN Group booth (West Hall 1, Booth No. W1-Q08), the companies will present under the theme of “Delivering Co-Creative Logistics DX Solutions through the Integration of Products, Services, and Consulting.” The exhibition will introduce solutions addressing various challenges in logistics operations, including compliance with revised logistics regulations (※1), alleviating labor shortages, and reducing operational burdens.

Main Exhibition Highlights

・ “Logistics Operations Diagnostic Service” – Co-Creative Support for Solving Logistics Challenges

Consultants with practical logistics experience will conduct detailed analyses of customers’ operational workflows, supporting them from issue identification and improvement planning to cost-benefit estimation and on-site implementation. At the booth, individual consultations with logistics consultants will be available to help visitors visualize their logistics operations and improve efficiency.

・ “Transport Route Management DX” – Supporting Regulatory Compliance

To comply with revised logistics regulations mandating the tracking and management of truck “waiting and loading/unloading times” (※2), the group will demonstrate digitalization using LPWA (※3)-based positioning devices “ZETag®,” warehouse route visualization tools “ID-Watchy®,” and image recognition technology. Within warehouses, forklifts operating as industrial vehicles will also have their movement routes visualized and analyzed, enabling optimal allocation of personnel and vehicle numbers. This not only improves operational efficiency through reduced travel distances but also contributes to environmental sustainability by minimizing unnecessary movements and reducing CO2 emissions.

・ “Worker Management DX” – Optimizing Staff Allocation and Task Assignment

Using “Visible RFID Smart Tags” that allow content updates via contactless communication (NFC), worker entry and exit will be automatically captured by RFID readers installed at the entrance and exit of work areas, with data integrated into systems. This enables digital management of worker movements. Combined with data on qualifications and skill levels, it supports rapid planning of optimal staffing and delivers precise, personalized work instructions directly to individual workers via the tags. This continuous optimization helps reduce managerial workload.

・ Semi-Automation (Partial Automation) Solutions for Labor Reduction in Sorting and Transport

AIOI Systems’ automated sorting system, the “3D Sorting Sorter,” offers flexible design tailored to specific sorting needs, enabling optimal operations at each site. The group will also propose semi-automation solutions for high-demand processes such as piece picking (※4), using robotic arms to support labor reduction and business continuity in factories and logistics centers.

・ Third-Party Maintenance Services

Acting on behalf of various equipment manufacturers, TOPPAN Equipment will provide comprehensive maintenance services, including preventive maintenance to ensure stable equipment operation, installation support, operational training, and repair services. Leveraging its nationwide maintenance network, the company ensures prompt and reliable service delivery.

Seminar Information

Seminar Title:

“Warehouse Transformation and Decision-Making for Sorting & Picking: On-Site Diagnostics and DX for Logistics and Manufacturing Industries”

Date and Time:

Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 13:00–13:30 (tentative)

Venue:

Hall East 3, Room C (tentative)

Content:

Targeted at logistics professionals facing labor shortages and regulatory changes, this seminar will present a roadmap to smart transformation that avoids sub-optimization. It will explain how TOPPAN’s consulting-driven “logistics operations diagnostics and streamlining of data and operations,” combined with semi-automation through optimal material handling, can lead to warehouse transformation. The session will also introduce approaches and real-world case studies for making optimal decisions in rapidly changing environments.

Speakers:

・ Norifumi Kuga, IoT Solutions Division, Information Solutions BU, TOPPAN Inc. ・ Keisuke Ebiwara, Sales Headquarters, AIOI Systems Co., Ltd.

Admission Fee:

Free

Registration:

No prior registration required; first-come, first-served

*Seminar content is subject to change.

Event Overview

Name: 17th International Logistics Expo 2026 (Logis-Tech Tokyo 2026)

Dates: September 8 (Tue) – 11 (Fri), 2026, 10:00–17:00

Venue: Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center)

(TOPPAN Group Booth: West Hall 1, Booth No. W1-Q08)

Organizers: Japan Society of Industrial Machinery; Japan Industrial Vehicles Association; Japan Pallet Pool Association; Japan Material Handling Equipment Association; Japan Logistics Systems Equipment Association; Japan Logistics Systems Association; Japan Productivity Center

Official Website: https://www.logis-tech-tokyo.gr.jp/ltt/

TOPPAN Group Special Site:

https://solution.toppan.co.jp/seminar/detail/logistics_260908.html

※1 Revised Logistics Regulations:

Officially, amendments to the “Law on the Efficiency of Distribution of Goods.” A series of legal revisions aimed at addressing the “2024 logistics issue,” including amendments to the Comprehensive Logistics Efficiency Law (formerly the Comprehensive Efficiency Law for Distribution Operations) and the Freight Trucking Business Law. The reforms aim to promote logistics efficiency and fair transactions across the entire supply chain, including shippers, logistics operators, and facility managers. The Logistics Efficiency Law was fully implemented in April 2026, mandating the appointment of a Chief Logistics Officer (CLO) for large-scale “designated shippers” and “designated chain operators.”

※2 Waiting and Loading/Unloading Time:

“Waiting time” refers to the period drivers spend waiting at logistics facilities after arrival before loading/unloading begins. “Loading/unloading time” refers to the actual time spent loading or unloading cargo onto/from trucks. Both are considered driver working hours and are under regulatory scrutiny.

※3 LPWA (Low Power Wide Area): A wireless IoT communication technology enabling long-range, low-power transmission. Features include multi-channel communication via ultra-narrow bandwidth, decentralized access over mesh networks, and bidirectional low-power communication.

※4 Piece Picking: The process of retrieving individual items (e.g., one unit, one piece, one sheet) from warehouse inventory based on order requirements.

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