“Collaborative Growth” Services Contributing to SWGs

At the Sakata Group, we place the highest priority on the development of “Human Assets”—a concept we call “Kyo-iku” (Collaborative Growth), embodying our wish to grow together with, nurture, and be nurtured by all our stakeholders.

Examples of “Collaborative Growth” Services Contributing to SWGs

(Purpose)

Under the theme of sustainable logistics, we regularly hold open seminars and closed research groups.
・Open type: Workshops / Seminars
・Closed type: Raku-Raku Seminars

We provide a platform for learning and growing together through cross-industry knowledge sharing and networking. By sharing the latest initiatives and practical cases for achieving SWGs—such as decarbonization, DX, BCP, and automation—we promote industry-wide learning and co-creation.

Past Workshop and Seminar Examples

Date / Main Theme

Topic

Speaker

March 13, 2025

No. 29: “Directions for Sustainable Logistics in a Rapidly Changing Business Environment”

How companies should respond to drastic changes in the business environment and increasing management risks

Professor, Graduate School of Global Business, Meiji University. PhD (Commerce)

Representative, Meiji University BCP/SCM Research Institute

Mr. Masataka Hashimoto

Case studies of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) using BI reports, AI demand forecasting, and supply visibility systems

General Manager, Sales Operations Dept. & Sales Development Dept., Sakata Warehouse Co., Ltd.

Yasuyuki Kita

Logistics center supporting regional healthcare with nationwide next-day delivery!

~Achieving high productivity and rapid shipping via latest facilities. Aiming for 18th consecutive year of growth.~

Medientrance Co., Ltd.

Representative Director

Mr. Keita Kuromoto

October 23, 2024

No. 28: “New Trends in Logistics Strategy”

~Revision of two logistics laws, SCM reform, the 2024 logistics problem, SDGs, and optimization AI case studies~

Revision of two logistics laws and direction of supply chain reform

Professor, Graduate School of Global Business, Meiji University. PhD (Commerce)

Representative, Meiji University BCP/SCM Research Institute

Mr. Masataka Hashimoto

Let’s think about the future of logistics together

~2024 logistics problem, Chief Logistics Officers (CLO), etc.~

Professor, Dept. of Business Administration, Osaka Sangyo University

Mr. Akihiro Hamazaki

Automated shift scheduling using optimization AI technology

~Introduction of improvement cases realized by “Shift Scheduler Helper”~

Railway Information Systems Co., Ltd.

Deputy Manager, Sales Development Sec., 2nd Sales Planning Dept.

Mr. Yuichi Arai

March 15, 2024

No. 27: “New Trends in Logistics Strategy”

~Transition of joint logistics, utilization of “Logistics EDI”, and sustainability efforts via SDGs~

Insights on the past, present, and future of joint logistics

~From the Joint Logistics Fact-finding Research Report~

Professor, Dept. of Business Administration, Osaka Sangyo University

Mr. Akihiro Hamazaki

Schneider Electric’s sustainability initiatives

~Efforts within the Transport Department~

Schneider Electric Japan Holdings Ltd.

Global Supply Chain, Japan Logistics

Japan Transportation Manager

Mr. Yutaka Sawaura

Logistics EDI Concept

~Collaborative activities of mfrs, wholesalers, and logistics providers in the daily goods industry~

PLANET INC.

Executive Officer, Network Promotion

Mr. Hidetomo Uehara

May 17, 2023

No. 26: “New Trends in Logistics Strategy”

~Supply chain issues under risk, global logistics trends, and 3PL services for environmental load reduction~

Supply chain challenges in a risk environment

~Issues and countermeasures for shippers amid increasing risks such as the 2024 problem, labor shortages, and rising prices~

Professor, Graduate School of Global Business, Meiji University

PhD (Commerce), Rep. of Meiji University BCP/SCM Research Institute

Mr. Masataka Hashimoto

Fulfillment service information via cosmetics logistics collaboration

~Introduction of joint logistics initiatives at our state-of-the-art Tatebayashi IC warehouse, etc.~

Sakata Warehouse Co., Ltd.

Senior Manager, Sales Development Dept., Sales Division

Hiroshi Yoshii

Logistics EDI Concept

~Collaborative activities of mfrs, wholesalers, and logistics providers in the daily goods industry~

PLANET INC.

Executive Officer, Network Promotion

Mr. Hidetomo Uehara

July 28, 2022

No. 25: “New Trends in Logistics Strategy”

~Importance of expanding from Logistics DX to CX, EX, and GX; quality improvement via value-added logistics~

Recent trends in Logistics & Physical Distribution

—From DX to XX—

NX Logistics Research Institute and Consulting Inc. Advisor

Mr. Masayuki Hasegawa

Information, Manufacturing, and Distribution Fulfillment Services

~Quality improvement and operational efficiency through value-added logistics services~

Sakata Warehouse Co., Ltd.

Manager, Sales Development Dept., Sales Division

Chiharu Ogawa

 

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