Event Overview Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting Co., Ltd. (Funai Soken SC) held a free online seminar on Thursday, May 14, 2026, titled 'Thorough Explanation of Logistics Trends and Logistics Efficiency Law Compliance,' targeting logistics managers and management teams of shipping companies (manufacturing, wholesale, and retail).
The same program will be held again on Tuesday, June 23, and registration is currently open.
Seminar Highlights - Proper understanding of logistics industry challenges and the 2026 problem: The seminar covered essential logistics issues and legal reforms that new logistics managers should know, providing necessary information to understand administrative guidance risks and develop perspectives for future improvement initiatives.
- Case studies and success steps of other companies: The seminar provided specific examples of compliance with the Logistics Efficiency Law (Act on Promotion of Optimization and Efficiency of Distribution Business) for specified shippers and outlined practical steps for implementation. It also explained how non-specified shippers should approach on-site improvements.
Lecture Content **Lecture 1: Industry Trends Logistics Managers Should Know** Speaker: Yume Sasaki, Senior Associate, Supply Chain Support Department Content: - Mandatory price negotiations and risks faced by shippers - Grasping cost structures to determine the success of negotiations - Overview of the Logistics Efficiency Law reform and the duty of shippers
**Lecture 2: Case Studies! Compliance Initiatives for Specified and Non-Specified Shippers** Speaker: Keishi Shimohana, Associate, Supply Chain Support Department Content: - Essential societal challenges in logistics efficiency - Methods for visualizing logistics realities, such as waiting times, cargo handling times, and loading efficiency - Appointment and required roles of CLO (Chief Logistics Officer)
Event Details - Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026, 14:00–15:00 - Format: Online (Zoom) - Cost: Free - Target Audience: Shipping companies (manufacturing, wholesale, retail)
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