we promote your BtoBtoC/DtoC logistics
(Integrated distribution and EC services).
At the Sakata Group, we support companies in the professional beauty, cosmetics, and other industries through our EC Logistics and 3PL Services. In addition to existing BtoB logistics, we handle BtoBtoC/DtoC (Direct to Consumer) logistics, supporting direct shipping and sales to individuals and linked stores. We assist in order/payment management, sales channel expansion, and revenue growth strategies.
We provide efficiency, cost reduction, and quality improvement for EC logistics through order and payment management via our independently developed Web Ordering System, promotional management for users, and delivery management via our Transport Management System.
Common Requests for EC Logistics and 3PL Services
Overall Image of EC Logistics and 3PL Services
Features of EC Logistics and 3PL Services
Problem Solving via EC Logistics and 3PL Services
Transport Service OverviewN.Osaka.Minoh Warehouse
MOVIE
(Cosmetics.3PL Logistics)
As part of our 100th-anniversary project, the Sakata Group began operations at the North Osaka Office.Minoh Warehouse in November 2019. We introduce the cosmetics logistics and 3PL services (video) at our state-of-the-art logistics center, the North Osaka Office.Minoh Warehouse.
*A web browser supporting MP4 format is required for video playback.
- High-precision and High-quality Logistics Services/Systems for the Cosmetics Industry
– State-of-the-art logistics centers, Web-compatible information systems, EC Logistics and 3PL Services, “Raku-Raku Soko,” and more –
Common Requests for EC Logistics and 3PL Services
The following is a summary of common requests (challenges) we receive from companies in the professional beauty and cosmetics industries regarding EC Logistics and 3PL Services.
Many errors occur with handwritten order forms, and verification and corrections take significant time.
Unpaid management (payment reminders, reissuing invoices, etc.) requires high man-hours; we want to switch to a pre-payment shipping flow.
We want to utilize a member-only EC site where members can pay via credit card or other methods.
We want to eliminate paper containing personal information as much as possible, using encrypted data so personal details cannot be viewed.
We want to change our employee and workplace sales, currently handled via catalogs and order forms, to an ordering method via a dedicated EC site.
We want to implement promotional activities such as points or discounts based on purchase amounts.
We want to outsource internal sales operations entirely, including agency functions for payment processing and revenue collection.
3PL Service Proposals for efficiency, quality improvement, and cost reduction
in EC logistics via our “Web Ordering System (with payment functions)”
Overall Image of EC Logistics and 3PL Services
The overall logistics image of EC Logistics and 3PL Services for the professional beauty and cosmetics industries is shown below.
- Sakata Warehouse EC Logistics and 3PL Services target companies in the professional beauty, cosmetics, and other industries. We efficiently promote new sales channel expansion by advancing BtoBtoC/DtoC (Direct to Consumer) logistics in addition to existing BtoB logistics. This ranges from manufacturing imported cosmetics under the PMD Act to value-added services such as kit assembly, promotional item management, and direct shipping to individuals and stores.
Features of EC Logistics and 3PL Services
The features of EC Logistics and 3PL Services are as follows.
Features of EC Logistics and 3PL Services (For Beauty and Cosmetics Industries)
- Providing small-lot delivery services for salons and individuals, supporting same-day shipping, Sunday/holiday delivery, and time-specified delivery.
- Providing Web Ordering Systems for direct-to-individual sales/payment management and traceability management via QR labels.
- Providing flexible logistics services including constant-temperature storage*1, kit assembly for salons and individuals, and bundling of various promotional items.
- Providing value-added services such as labeling and shrink wrapping through PMD Act-compliant manufacturing for imported cosmetics.
- Providing BCP-compliant logistics services (backup systems for operations and warehouse facilities) through our network of offices in Kanto and Kansai.
Problem Solving via EC Logistics and 3PL Services
Problem Solving via EC Logistics and 3PL Services (For Beauty and Cosmetics Industries)
Q. Manual order entry and stock/shortage checks take too much time, and profitability is declining due to increased management costs.
A. Our EC site linked with WMS enables end-user input and stockout prevention management.
Q. We want to outsource everything from EC site construction to payment management along with logistics center operations.
A. We can provide 3PL proposals with WMS/TMS linked to a Web Ordering System that supports payment management.
Q. We want to combine existing BtoB logistics with BtoBtoC/DtoC (Direct to Consumer) logistics to ship directly to retail customers.
A. Based on our track record in BtoBtoC/DtoC, we can propose direct shipping services and information systems tailored to your BtoB commercial flow.
Q. Our existing logistics center cannot keep up with EC business expansion and sales growth.
A. Based on multiple EC logistics operations, we can propose logistics bases and operational flows tailored to your future sales growth plans.
Q. We want to import cosmetics and medical devices and sell them to domestic wholesalers and individuals.
A. We handle integrated manufacturing and domestic distribution center operations under the management of our technical supervisors.
Transport Service Overview
Our EC Logistics and 3PL Services utilize a Transport Management System to select the optimal combination of carriers based on area, package count, and weight. This achieves total transport quality management, reduced lead times, and lower transport costs.
We also support carrier designation for specific destinations, email delivery of shipping completion info linked to tracking numbers, and delivery completion management.
