Japan Institute of Logistics Systems to Host Free Online Lecture on Logistics Cost Management on June 3

The Japan Institute of Logistics Systems (JILS), a public interest incorporated association, will host a free online public lecture titled "Introduction to Logistics Cost Management" on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The lecture is an condensed version of a module from its "Logistics Engineering Specialist Qualification Course," designed to train logistics specialists. Participants can learn the fundamentals of management, including the structure, classification, costing, and optimization strategies for logistics costs.

In JILS's annual member surveys, "optimizing logistics costs" is consistently ranked as the top challenge in promoting logistics and supply chain management (SCM). Against this backdrop, the lecture is offered as a learning opportunity to deepen understanding of issues related to logistics costs.

The lecturer will be Mr. Koji Fujita, Senior Executive Officer and Head of the Business Support Division at Senko Group Holdings Co., Ltd. Mr. Fujita also serves as the instructor for the logistics cost management unit in the aforementioned qualification course.

Event Overview Event: Online Public Lecture "Introduction to Logistics Cost Management" - From the Logistics Engineering Specialist Qualification Course Date & Time: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 14:00 - 15:15 (JST) Format: Live Online Fee: Free Capacity: 1,500 people Target Audience: Those who wish to understand the structure of logistics costs, those looking to review their company's logistics cost management, and others. Lecturer: Mr. Koji Fujita (Senior Executive Officer, Head of Business Support Division, Senko Group Holdings Co., Ltd. & Instructor for "Logistics Cost Management" in the qualification course) Details Page: https://www1.logistics.or.jp/education/ba01-k/

About the Logistics Engineering Specialist Qualification Course The Logistics Engineering Specialist Qualification Course is a program for systematically learning the specialized knowledge and management techniques across the entire field of logistics required for logistics managers and engineers. The course runs for a total of 20 days and consists of 13 units of lectures, followed by written exams, a thesis, and an interview to certify logistics specialists. By fiscal year 2025, the course has been held 158 times, producing over 13,000 certified logistics engineering specialists who are active in various fields. Official Website: https://www1.logistics.or.jp/education/clm/

About the Japan Institute of Logistics Systems (JILS) Formed from the merger of two private organizations established in the 1970s, JILS was officially established on June 10, 1992, as an incorporated association under the joint jurisdiction of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (now METI) and the Ministry of Transport (now MLIT). Following public corporation system reforms, it transitioned to a public interest incorporated association on August 2, 2010. Organization: Japan Institute of Logistics Systems Headquarters: 3F, Suzue Baydium, 1-15-1 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0022, Japan Chairman: Toru Ohashi (Special Advisor, Komatsu Ltd.) Business Activities: Research, awareness promotion, human resource development, and networking in logistics. Established: June 10, 1992 Website: https://www1.logistics.or.jp/