NEC Launches 'Data-Driven Logistics Network Optimization Co-Creation Program' Utilizing Logistics Data

NEC has launched the 'Data-Driven Logistics Network Optimization Co-Creation Program' (hereinafter, the Program) on September 1, 2026, aiming to reconstruct logistics networks from logistics data, enabling visualization and holistic optimization.

The Program supports companies in understanding their current logistics status, identifying potential inter-company collaborations, and concretizing actions toward optimizing transportation and distribution networks by utilizing their own logistics data.

In the AI-native era, where AI utilization is fundamental, it is increasingly important in the logistics sector to go beyond individual company optimization and collaboratively reassess entire logistics networks across enterprises. There is also a growing need to discover collaboration opportunities and improvement potentials through logistics data and translate them into actionable strategies.

Through this Program, NEC aims to support the visualization and optimization of end-to-end logistics networks and contribute to building sustainable and resilient logistics networks through cross-company and cross-industry collaboration.

As a first-time participation benefit, NEC will offer a complimentary 'Logistics Assessment Report' for a limited period.

Additionally, the NEC Group will exhibit at 'LogiTECH 2026,' held at Tokyo Big Sight from September 8 (Tue) to 11 (Fri), 2026, showcasing initiatives related to strengthening logistics networks and logistics transformation through inter-industry collaboration.

Background

The logistics industry faces growing uncertainty due to labor shortages, natural disasters, and fluctuating demand, necessitating logistics reforms through collaboration beyond company and industry boundaries.

Meanwhile, to promote logistics network optimization and joint transportation, companies must understand their current logistics status, improvement potential, potential collaboration partners, and conditions required for implementation.

In the upcoming AI-native era, where AI utilization underpins operations and decision-making, it is essential to go beyond merely storing logistics data and instead identify collaboration opportunities and link them to executable actions.

To address these challenges, NEC leverages its expertise in logistics network analysis cultivated through its joint transportation platform to launch this Program, supporting the visualization of logistics networks and optimization through inter-company collaboration based on logistics data.

About the Program

The Program aims to reconstruct logistics networks from logistics data to achieve visualization and holistic optimization.

By utilizing route information and logistics data provided by participating companies, NEC supports current network analysis, identification of collaboration potential, extraction of network optimization opportunities, and formulation of improvement strategies.

In the data-driven logistics landscape, companies must move beyond relying solely on human experience and intuition when reviewing logistics operations. Instead, they must use data to explore collaboration candidates and design logistics networks executable across multiple companies.

The Program provides end-to-end support—from logistics data analysis and identification of improvement opportunities to inter-company collaboration discussions and concrete action planning.

Value Provided by the Program

The Program delivers the following key benefits to participating companies:

1. Understanding of Current Logistics Status

In addition to visualizing metrics such as load factor and empty running rate, the Program identifies future transportation capacity shortage risks, enabling companies to objectively assess their logistics network status.

2. Discovery of Improvement Opportunities Through Inter-Company Collaboration

By proposing new partner candidates and conducting overlay analysis of logistics networks, companies can identify potential improvements through inter-company collaboration and network redesign.

3. Concretization of Actions Toward Logistics Transformation

The Program proposes improvement plans and organizes specific actions toward logistics network optimization and joint transportation implementation.

The Program is ideal for companies seeking to verify whether their logistics networks are operating optimally or those possessing logistics data but not fully utilizing it.

First-Time Participation Benefit: Complimentary 'Logistics Assessment Report' for a Limited Time

As a first-time participation benefit, NEC will provide a complimentary 'Logistics Assessment Report' for a limited period.

This report summarizes the results of the logistics network analysis conducted within the Program.

By providing your route information, you can quantitatively identify inefficiencies in logistics operations, potential for network optimization, and improvement opportunities through inter-company collaboration.

The analysis results can be used to explore improvement strategies, including logistics network optimization and joint transportation.

Report Contents

1. Visualization of Customer's Transportation Network and Flow of Goods

Analyze inter-facility flows, transportation frequency, loading imbalances, and unused transportation capacity to visualize inefficiencies.

2. Quantitative Diagnosis of Network Optimization Potential

Conduct multi-faceted analysis, including matching with routes on NEC’s joint transportation platform, to extract improvement opportunities.

3. Organization of Implementation Conditions and Recommended Actions

Propose improvement strategies and recommended actions based on multiple options, including joint transportation.

Target Companies

Shippers and logistics service providers

Participation Fee

Free of charge

Application Method

Please contact the inquiry point below. A representative will provide further details.

First-Time Participation Benefit

Complimentary Logistics Assessment Report for a limited period

Required from Customers

Customers must provide their transportation data for the assessment

Number of Available Reports

Limited to the first 10 companies

Exhibition at LogiTECH 2026

The NEC Group will exhibit at 'LogiTECH 2026,' held at Tokyo Big Sight from September 8 (Tue) to 11 (Fri), 2026.

Under the theme 'Connected Innovation: Advancing Logistics Resilience,' the exhibition will showcase NEC’s latest solutions and initiatives for addressing logistics challenges.

The Program will be featured under the theme 'Strengthening Transportation and Distribution Networks.'

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Inquiry Contact

NEC Logistics Solution Division

E-Mail: logi_event@logi.jp.nec.com

Reference

Details on the Joint Transportation Platform

Joint Transportation Platform Introduction Page

Note: NEC may change the program content, terms, or cancel the program without prior notice.