{"id":15866,"date":"2021-03-04T08:00:24","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T23:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sakata.co.jp\/en\/?post_type=service&#038;p=15866"},"modified":"2026-04-12T17:06:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T08:06:35","slug":"medicine-toiletries","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/www.sakata.co.jp\/en\/service\/medicine-toiletries\/","title":{"rendered":"Warehouse &#038; 3PL Services for Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and Beauty\/Salon Equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"industry-lp\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(function(){jQuery(\"ul.tab_menu\").hide();jQuery(\"div#tab_title\").click(function(){jQuery(\"div#tab_title\").not(this).next().hide('fast');jQuery(this).next().slideToggle('fast');});});<\/script> <\/p>\n<style>\n.small{<br \/>\n    font-size: 0.8em;<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"servise-img_wrap\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3pl_medcn.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"page_catch\">Over 30 years of pharmaceutical logistics expertise,<br class=\"pc_only\" \/>providing high-precision quality and service.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"lp-menu\"><\/a><br \/>\nThrough more than 30 years of pharmaceutical logistics operations, the Sakata Group has cultivated a wide range of expertise. In addition to compliance with the PMD Act (Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act), we provide high-precision logistics services with confidence. This includes operational management using FIFO (First-In, First-Out) by manufacturing lot, manufacturing lot\/serial number history management, transport and delivery management, and the construction of logistics information systems that achieve both labor savings and high quality.<br \/>\nOur staff, who are well-versed in pharmaceutical logistics, act as an agent for our customers, providing support for logistics innovation and undertaking business operations while effectively utilizing our customers&#8217; assets.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lp-menu_title\">3PL Service Menu<\/div>\n<div class=\"lp-menu\">\n<div id=\"arrow_u\" class=\"btn1\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"#lp-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/num1.png\" \/>Value.Strengths<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"arrow_u\" class=\"btn2\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"#lp-2\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/num2.png\" \/>Service Q&#038;A<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"arrow_u\" class=\"btn3\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"#lp-3\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/num3.png\" \/>Overview.3PL Service List<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"arrow_u\" class=\"btn4\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"#lp-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/num4.png\" \/>3PL IT System Overview<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"arrow_u\" class=\"btn5\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"#lp-5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/num5.png\" \/>List of Locations<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"arrow_u\" class=\"btn6\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"#lp-6\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/num6.png\" \/>Quality Management Overview<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section>\n<div class=\"movie_box\">\n<div class=\"fukidashi\">\n<p class=\"title1\">N.Osaka.Minoh Warehouse<\/p>\n<p class=\"title2\">MOVIE<\/p>\n<p class=\"title3\">(Cosmetics.3PL Logistics)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--20240202\u52d5\u753b\u518d\u751f\u7528\u8ffd\u52a0\/html5 video player\u4e0d\u5177\u5408\u306e\u305f\u3081--><br \/>\n<video controls poster='https:\/\/www.sakata.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/movie-thumbnail2.jpg'><source src='https:\/\/www.sakata.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/220720_sakataWEB_SD_540P.mp4' type='video\/mp4'><\/video><br \/>\n<!--\n\n\n<div class=\"movie_layout\">\n\n[video id=17032]\n \n<\/div>\n\n\nmovie_box--><br \/>\nAs 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 this state-of-the-art logistics center, the North Osaka Office.Minoh Warehouse.<br \/>\n*A web browser supporting MP4 format is required for video playback.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"lp_h2\">Distribution Overview of the Pharmaceutical Industry<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"lp_h3\">Industry Structure (OTC Medicines + Quasi-drugs.Toiletries)<\/h3>\n<p>The PMD Act (Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act) covers five areas: pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, and regenerative medicine products. Below is a simplified diagram of the distribution channels for the pharmaceutical sector, specifically OTC medicines. Structural changes in distribution are expected to continue due to the realignment of manufacturers and wholesalers, the rise of organized retailers like drugstores, and the influence of the PMD Act.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lp_chart2\"><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/medic_lp_01b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"lightbox[15990]\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/medic_lp_01.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<a id=\"lp-1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"lp_big1\">\n<div class=\"left\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/h2_num1.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"right\">Value.Strengths<\/div>\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"lp_problem\">\n<div class=\"left\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp_icon1.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"right\">Challenges Specific to the Pharmaceutical Industry<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lp_problem_con\">\nThe following is our unique summary of issues and requests in the pharmaceutical industry.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"lp_h3\">\u2460 Logistics Issues (Examples)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Management by serial number is required in addition to lot management, but strict compliance has not been achieved. Furthermore, extracting history records requires significant man-hours.<\/li>\n<li>Some wholesalers return large volumes of goods, placing a heavy burden on inspection and sorting tasks.<\/li>\n<li>Due to increased inventory, there is a desire to outsource storage, but this is difficult because a wholesale general sales license and a pharmacist are required at the external warehouse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"g_line\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"lp_h3\">\u2461 Customer Request Examples (Examples)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Desire to further improve logistics services to customers and address Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).<\/li>\n<li>Need to implement a system capable of serial number management (receiving.inventory.shipping management). Also, desire to automate and standardize operations to eliminate reliance on experienced staff.<\/li>\n<li>Desire to simplify return logistics and implement a mechanism tailored to handle returns.<\/li>\n<li>Need to find a logistics provider that can independently provide manufacturing licenses (Packaging.Labeling.Storage), wholesale general sales licenses, and pharmacists. Or find a property where such licenses can be applied for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"arrow_big\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/arrow_big.png\" \/><\/div>\n<p class=\"solution_text\">Sakata Warehouse 3PL Services solve these challenges<\/p>\n<div class=\"lp_solution\">\n<div class=\"left\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp_icon2.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"right\">Solutions through our 3PL Service Implementation<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lp_solution_con\">\n<div class=\"pict\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lp3_photo1.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">\n<h3 class=\"lp_h3\">\u2460 Implementation of Serial Number Management Systems<\/h3>\n<p>We have implemented a management system that enables serial number management in addition to lot management. This system allows for integrated management of which products (lot.serial number) were delivered via which route from receiving to shipping.delivery, making it easy to view past records.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pict\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lp3_photo2.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">\n<h3 class=\"lp_h3\">\u2461 Implementation of Return Inspection Systems<\/h3>\n<p>By introducing our independently developed return inspection system, any operator can engage in return inspection tasks in a relatively short time. By simply scanning product barcodes and manually entering lot numbers, the system cross-references returned products against past shipping data and provides voice responses for good\/defective product determination.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pict\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lp3_photo3.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">\n<h3 class=\"lp_h3\">\u2462 Proposals for Licensed Pharmaceutical Warehouses<\/h3>\n<p>By appointing our own pharmacists, we can obtain pharmaceutical manufacturing licenses and wholesale general sales licenses. It is also possible to obtain a pharmaceutical manufacturing license under the customer&#8217;s name at our warehouse. We address various needs, such as setting up inspection rooms and designating stock areas for products awaiting shipping approval.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pict\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lp3_photo4.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">\n<h3 class=\"lp_h3\">\u2463 Inventory Management System Implementation\/Integration<\/h3>\n<p>Data integration is possible between our proprietary inventory management system and existing ordering systems. In addition to basic inventory management, the system can provide replenishment instructions for product shortages against orders and manage the lending of fixtures and equipment.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pict\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lp3_photo5.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">\n<h3 class=\"lp_h3\">\u2464 Constant-Temperature Warehouse Proposals<\/h3>\n<p>By installing constant-temperature storage within our warehouses, we can propose storage and inventory management functions tailored to various product characteristics required for pharmaceutical logistics.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lp_solution\">\n<div class=\"left\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp_icon3.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"right2\">Effects of our 3PL Service Implementation<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lp_solution_con\">\n<div class=\"pict\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lp3-2_photo1.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">\n<h3 class=\"lp_h3\">\u2460 Enhanced Traceability and Clearer Accountability<\/h3>\n<p>Previously, investigating product origins required significant man-hours to trace shipping label copies and serial number records. By implementing a history search system, administrative man-hours were significantly reduced. Furthermore, in the event of a defect, products can now be traced back to the production line and sequence, clarifying the cause and accountability among factories or suppliers.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pict\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lp3-2_photo2.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">\n<h3 class=\"lp_h3\">\u2461 Reduced Workload and Improved Capacity for Returns<\/h3>\n<p>By implementing a system based on years of return inspection operations, workers can become effective contributors in a short time regardless of experience. This also leads to an overall increase in processing speed.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pict\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lp3-2_photo3.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">\n<h3 class=\"lp_h3\">\u2462 Enabling Outsourcing of Logistics Operations<\/h3>\n<p>Previously, much of the logistics had to be managed in-house due to manufacturing license constraints. However, outsourcing is now possible as we provide warehouses with the necessary licenses and pharmacists. During outsourcing, pharmacists can be shared between the headquarters and the logistics provider.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pict\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lp3-2_photo4.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">\n<h3 class=\"lp_h3\">\u2463 Contributing to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)<\/h3>\n<p>The implementation of an inventory management system enables reliable and rapid product tracing, contributing to the fulfillment of corporate social responsibility.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pict\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lp3-2_photo5.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">\n<h3 class=\"lp_h3\">\u2464 Reduced Costs via On-site Constant-Temperature Storage<\/h3>\n<p>By storing temperature-sensitive products in constant-temperature storage within our premises, we reduced costs (freight, handling, etc.) previously incurred for transfers to specialized warehouses.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lp-totop\"><a href=\"#lp-menu\">\u25b2 Return to 3PL Service Menu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section><a id=\"lp-2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"lp_big1\">\n<div class=\"left\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/h2_num2.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"right\">Service Q&#038;A<\/div>\n<\/h2>\n<p>We have organized frequently asked questions from the pharmaceutical industry and our responses regarding our 3PL services.<br \/>\n<style>.ewd-ufaq-faq-category-title {\r\ndisplay:none;\r\n}\r\n.ewd-ufaq-faq-title-text{\r\ncolor:#000000!important;\r\npadding:10px 0 10px 10px!important;\r\nwidth:92%!important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ewd-ufaq-faq-title-text h4{\r\nfont-size:1em!important;\r\nfont-weight:normal!important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ewd-ufaq-faq-div{\r\nbackground-color:#d0e2ef!important;\r\nmargin:25px 0!important;\r\n}\r\n\r\ndiv.ewd-ufaq-faq-title div.ewd-ufaq-post-margin-symbol{\r\nfloat:right!important;\r\npadding:15px 0 0 0!important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ewd-ufaq-faq-div{\r\npadding:0!important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ewd-ufaq-faq-body{\r\nbackground-color:#f8f8f8!important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.ewd-ufaq-faq-title-text{\r\nwidth:80%!important;\r\n }\r\n}<\/style><div  class=\"ewd-ufaq-faq-list ewd-ufaq-page-type-distinct ewd-ufaq-category-tabs-\" id='ewd-ufaq-faq-list'>\n\n\t<input type='hidden' name='show_on_load' value='' id='ewd-ufaq-show-on-load' \/>\n<input type='hidden' name='include_category' value='\u2019faq_lp2\u2019' id='ewd-ufaq-include-category' \/>\n<input type='hidden' name='exclude_category' value='' id='ewd-ufaq-exclude-category' \/>\n<input type='hidden' name='orderby' value='date' id='ewd-ufaq-orderby' \/>\n<input type='hidden' name='order' value='asc' id='ewd-ufaq-order' \/>\n<input type='hidden' name='post_count' value='-1' id='ewd-ufaq-post-count' \/>\n<input type='hidden' name='current_url' value='\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service\/15866' id='ewd-ufaq-current-url' \/>\n\t\n\t\n\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-faqs'>\n\n\t\t<div  class=\"ewd-ufaq-faq-div ewd-ufaq-faq-column-count-one ewd-ufaq-faq-responsive-columns- ewd-ufaq-faq-display-style-default ewd-ufaq-can-be-toggled\" id='ewd-ufaq-post-16385-FOK3ZcroEt' data-post_id='16385'>\n\n\t\t\n\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-faq-title ewd-ufaq-faq-toggle'>\n\t\n\t<a class='ewd-ufaq-post-margin'  href='#' role=\"button\">\n\n\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-post-margin-symbol ewd-ufaq-'>\n\t\t\t<span >a<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-faq-title-text'>\n\n\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\tFirst, I would like to consult on logistics improvement (cost reduction, quality enhancement) and system implementation.\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-clear'><\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-faq-body ewd-ufaq-hidden' >\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-post-margin ewd-ufaq-faq-post'>\n\t\r\n<p>Sakata Warehouse offers one-stop solutions, ranging from business analysis, problem identification, and improvement proposals via logistics improvement consulting (paid) to actual business execution (Warehousing.3PL Services). Please feel free to consult us on any logistics matters, such as logistics improvement, logistics system restructuring, and cost control<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><div  class=\"ewd-ufaq-faq-div ewd-ufaq-faq-column-count-one ewd-ufaq-faq-responsive-columns- ewd-ufaq-faq-display-style-default ewd-ufaq-can-be-toggled\" id='ewd-ufaq-post-16393-TJDvrKwnH1' data-post_id='16393'>\n\n\t\t\n\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-faq-title ewd-ufaq-faq-toggle'>\n\t\n\t<a class='ewd-ufaq-post-margin'  href='#' role=\"button\">\n\n\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-post-margin-symbol ewd-ufaq-'>\n\t\t\t<span >a<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-faq-title-text'>\n\n\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\tSystematize lot, receiving date, and expiration date management.\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-clear'><\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-faq-body ewd-ufaq-hidden' >\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-post-margin ewd-ufaq-faq-post'>\n\t\r\n<p>In addition to inventory.location management, we manage manufacturing lot.receiving date.expiration date management essential for pharmaceuticals\/medical devices. Based on this information, we strictly implement FIFO (First-In First-Out) practices.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><div  class=\"ewd-ufaq-faq-div ewd-ufaq-faq-column-count-one ewd-ufaq-faq-responsive-columns- ewd-ufaq-faq-display-style-default ewd-ufaq-can-be-toggled\" id='ewd-ufaq-post-16394-8ExPprVPhZ' data-post_id='16394'>\n\n\t\t\n\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-faq-title ewd-ufaq-faq-toggle'>\n\t\n\t<a class='ewd-ufaq-post-margin'  href='#' role=\"button\">\n\n\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-post-margin-symbol ewd-ufaq-'>\n\t\t\t<span >a<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-faq-title-text'>\n\n\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\tImplement barcode inspection and shelf location management for incoming products.\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-clear'><\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-faq-body ewd-ufaq-hidden' >\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-post-margin ewd-ufaq-faq-post'>\n\t\r\n<p>In addition to barcode inspection of incoming products, we verify and register product lots upon receipt and manage storage shelf locations by product lot. We also support the sorting and shipping of non-stock back-ordered items to temporary locations, as well as reconciliation with arrival schedules\/purchase data for items without barcodes.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><div  class=\"ewd-ufaq-faq-div ewd-ufaq-faq-column-count-one ewd-ufaq-faq-responsive-columns- ewd-ufaq-faq-display-style-default ewd-ufaq-can-be-toggled\" id='ewd-ufaq-post-16395-xpZIYTqr7h' data-post_id='16395'>\n\n\t\t\n\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-faq-title ewd-ufaq-faq-toggle'>\n\t\n\t<a class='ewd-ufaq-post-margin'  href='#' role=\"button\">\n\n\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-post-margin-symbol ewd-ufaq-'>\n\t\t\t<span >a<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-faq-title-text'>\n\n\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\tOutsource shipping and packing for salesperson-specific deliveries.\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-clear'><\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-faq-body ewd-ufaq-hidden' >\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-post-margin ewd-ufaq-faq-post'>\n\t\r\n<p>Logistics for pharmaceuticals\/medical devices involves human lives, demanding extremely high precision compared to other industries. Some products may be delivered by salespeople and require witnessed inspections. At our logistics centers, we centrally manage picking and packing by salesperson\/sales office and provide delivery services to your sales offices. Please feel free to consult us.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><div  class=\"ewd-ufaq-faq-div ewd-ufaq-faq-column-count-one ewd-ufaq-faq-responsive-columns- ewd-ufaq-faq-display-style-default ewd-ufaq-can-be-toggled\" id='ewd-ufaq-post-16396-IqmuF5EwXt' data-post_id='16396'>\n\n\t\t\n\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-faq-title ewd-ufaq-faq-toggle'>\n\t\n\t<a class='ewd-ufaq-post-margin'  href='#' role=\"button\">\n\n\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-post-margin-symbol ewd-ufaq-'>\n\t\t\t<span >a<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-faq-title-text'>\n\n\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\tOutsource imported product operations under the PMD Act (Pharmaceutical Affairs Act).\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-clear'><\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-faq-body ewd-ufaq-hidden' >\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-post-margin ewd-ufaq-faq-post'>\n\t\n<p>We handle visual inspections, domestic manufacturing label (responsibility label) attachment, product storage after shipping judgment, and manufacturing record management for imported medical devices\/drugs. Managed within our manufacturing (Packaging,Labeling,Storage) licensed warehouses and under our responsible technical supervisors, you can leave manufacturing tasks and domestic distribution center operations to us as a one-stop service.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><div  class=\"ewd-ufaq-faq-div ewd-ufaq-faq-column-count-one ewd-ufaq-faq-responsive-columns- ewd-ufaq-faq-display-style-default ewd-ufaq-can-be-toggled\" id='ewd-ufaq-post-16397-tlIYRGGUsg' data-post_id='16397'>\n\n\t\t\n\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-faq-title ewd-ufaq-faq-toggle'>\n\t\n\t<a class='ewd-ufaq-post-margin'  href='#' role=\"button\">\n\n\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-post-margin-symbol ewd-ufaq-'>\n\t\t\t<span >a<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-faq-title-text'>\n\n\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\tHandle direct OTC deliveries to GMS, CVS, drugstores, and home centers.\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-clear'><\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-faq-body ewd-ufaq-hidden' >\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class='ewd-ufaq-post-margin ewd-ufaq-faq-post'>\n\t\n<p>Using our WMS, we perform volume calculations for loose shipping packing, pre-determine package counts, issue SCM labels, and create ASN (Advanced Shipping Notice) information. We also issue various special-purpose vouchers vouchers and manage lot performance and history records for OTC package shipping by delivery destination.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"lp-totop\"><a href=\"#lp-menu\">\u25b2 Return to 3PL Service Menu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section><a id=\"lp-3\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"lp_big1\">\n<div class=\"left\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/h2_num3.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"right\">Overview.3PL Service List<\/div>\n<\/h2>\n<p>Sakata Warehouse proposes and supports the realization of integrated Supply Chain Logistics from domestic suppliers to end users. We introduce our 3PL services for the pharmaceutical industry.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"lp_h2\">Overall Image of Logistics Outsourcing<\/h2>\n<div class=\"lp_chart2\"><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/medic_lp_02b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"lightbox[15990]\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/medic_lp_02.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lp_solution\">\n<div class=\"right\">3PL Service List for OTC Medicines + Quasi-drugs.Toiletries<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lp_solution_top\">\n<h3 class=\"lp_h3\">(1) Warehousing.3PL Services<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lp_solution_con2\">\n<div class=\"pict\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lp3-3_photo1.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">\n<h4 class=\"lp_h4\">\u2460 Inventory Management (Storage)<\/h4>\n<p>Inventory is managed by our independently developed WMS, which has a proven track record in pharmaceutical logistics. Integrated with receiving.shipping and location management, it enables real-time physical management at the SKU (piece) level. We also ensure strict manufacturing lot and temperature management required for pharmaceuticals.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pict\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lp3-3_photo2.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">\n<h4 class=\"lp_h4\">\u2461 Transport and Delivery<\/h4>\n<p>We select and combine optimal transport modes using simulation systems. Through EDI tracking with multiple carriers, we respond quickly to retail inquiries. We also provide delivery info via email for mass shipments like new product launches. Low-temperature and constant-temperature transport are available through multiple alliance partners.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pict\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lp3-3_photo3.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">\n<h4 class=\"lp_h4\">\u2462 Piece Picking<\/h4>\n<p>While pharmaceutical distribution is centralizing for large wholesalers, OTC medicines are seeing a trend toward smaller lots for direct retail delivery. The Sakata Group selects material handling equipment tailored to customer needs to standardize tasks and improve accuracy. Our labeling system also integrates manual picking of irregular or long promotional items into the system.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pict\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lp3-3_photo4.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">\n<h4 class=\"lp_h3\">\u2463 Value-Added Services<\/h4>\n<p>Our skilled operators handle detailed value-added tasks, including barcode label printing.application, pricing, and shrink wrapping to meet various delivery requirements. We can also handle the sub-packaging of products per delivery destination as needed.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pict\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lp3-3_photo5.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">\n<h4 class=\"lp_h3\">\u2464 Information Systems<\/h4>\n<p>In addition to WMS, we manage total operations via ordering systems, labeling systems linked to material handling equipment, inspection systems for each shipping step, and transport management systems to deliver products to end users.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pict\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lp3-3_photo6.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">\n<h4 class=\"lp_h3\">\u2465 Quality Management<\/h4>\n<p>We provide continuous logistics quality and services through daily quality management, setting quality goals, and creating\/executing improvement plans via PDCA.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lp_solution_top2\">\n<hr class=\"w_line\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"lp_h3\">(2) PMD Act Compliance.Manufacturing<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lp_solution_con\">\n<div class=\"pict\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lp3-3_photo7.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">\n<h4 class=\"lp_h4\">Manufacturing (Packaging.Labeling.Storage)<\/h4>\n<p>At our licensed warehouses, we perform tasks based on the PMD Act, including inspections of imported cosmetics and quasi-drugs, repackaging, labeling, and manufacturing record creation by technical supervisors.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"arrow_r\" class=\"button\"><a href=\"\/en\/service\/manufacturing\/\">Click here for Fulfillment Services (Manufacturing Services)<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"lp-totop\"><a href=\"#lp-menu\">\u25b2 Return to 3PL Service Menu<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<section>\n<a id=\"lp-4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"lp_big1\">\n<div class=\"left\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/h2_num4.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"right\">3PL IT System Overview<\/div>\n<\/h2>\n<p>Sakata Warehouse promotes systematization and visualization of logistics to maintain quality and achieve zero errors. We link receiving.shipping, inventory, and delivery management for OTC medicines, quasi-drugs, and toiletries through core systems like WMS\/TMS and warehouse support tools. We also provide high-quality information services (Fulfillment Services) through web-based ordering and shipping history tools.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"lp_h3_s\">3PL Logistics System Overview (Standardization.Efficiency.Visualization)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"lp_chart2\"><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cosme_lp_03b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"lightbox[15990]\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cosme_lp_03.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"lp_h3_s\">Major System Introduction<\/h3>\n<div class=\"lp_chart2\">Below is a summary of our IT solutions.<\/div>\n<div class=\"lp_chart2\"><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cosme_lp_04b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"lightbox[15990]\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cosme_lp_04.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"arrow_r\" class=\"button\"><a href=\"\/en\/service\/information\/\">Click here for Fulfillment Services (Information Services)<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"lp-totop\"><a href=\"#lp-menu\">\u25b2 Return to 3PL Service Menu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<a id=\"lp-5\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"lp_big1\">\n<div class=\"left\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/h2_num5.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"right\">List of Locations<\/div>\n<\/h2>\n<p>Sakata Warehouse operates centers in Kansai, Chubu, and Kanto, providing warehouse functions that comply with the PMD Act for cosmetics, quasi-drugs, and medical devices. We also provide BCP-compliant logistics services through the networking of each location.<br \/>\n\t\t<div class=\"wpsisac-slick-carousal-wrp wpsisac-clearfix \" data-conf=\"{&quot;slidestoshow&quot;:3,&quot;slidestoscroll&quot;:1,&quot;dots&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;arrows&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;autoplay_interval&quot;:3000,&quot;speed&quot;:300,&quot;rtl&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;centermode&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;lazyload&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;variablewidth&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;hover_pause&quot;:&quot;true&quot;}\">\r\t\t\t<div id=\"wpsisac-slick-carousal-1\" class=\"wpsisac-slick-init wpsisac-slick-carousal design-1  simplecarousal\">\r\r\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsisac-image-slide\">\r\t\t\t<a href=\"\/en\/service\/company-1-21-2\/\">\r\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsisac-image-slide-wrap\" style=\"\">\r\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\"  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src=\"https:\/\/www.sakata.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/slider_en_neya.jpg\" alt=\"\u5317\u5927\u962a\u55b6\u696d\u6240\u30fb\u5bdd\u5c4b\u5ddd\u5009\u5eab\" \/>\r\t\t\t<\/div>\r\t\t<\/a>\r\t<\/div><div class=\"wpsisac-image-slide\">\r\t\t\t<a href=\"\/en\/company\/company-1-11\/\">\r\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsisac-image-slide-wrap\" style=\"\">\r\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.sakata.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/slider_en_izum.jpg\" alt=\"\u6cc9\u5927\u6d25\u55b6\u696d\u6240\" \/>\r\t\t\t<\/div>\r\t\t<\/a>\r\t<\/div><div class=\"wpsisac-image-slide\">\r\t\t\t<a href=\"\/en\/company\/company-1-12\/\">\r\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsisac-image-slide-wrap\" style=\"\">\r\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.sakata.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/slider_en_fuku.jpg\" alt=\"\u4e2d\u90e8\u55b6\u696d\u6240\u30fb\u798f\u4e95\u5009\u5eab\" \/>\r\t\t\t<\/div>\r\t\t<\/a>\r\t<\/div><div class=\"wpsisac-image-slide\">\r\t\t\t<a href=\"\/en\/company\/company-1-13\/\">\r\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsisac-image-slide-wrap\" style=\"\">\r\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.sakata.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/slider_en_saba.jpg\" alt=\"\u4e2d\u90e8\u55b6\u696d\u6240\u30fb\u9bd6\u6c5f\u5009\u5eab\" \/>\r\t\t\t<\/div>\r\t\t<\/a>\r\t<\/div><div class=\"wpsisac-image-slide\">\r\t\t\t<a href=\"\/en\/company\/company-1-3\/\">\r\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsisac-image-slide-wrap\" style=\"\">\r\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.sakata.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/slider_en_ichi.jpg\" alt=\"\u5e02\u5ddd\u55b6\u696d\u6240\" \/>\r\t\t\t<\/div>\r\t\t<\/a>\r\t<\/div>\r\t\t\t<\/div>\r\t\t<\/div>\r\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"lp-totop\"><a href=\"#lp-menu\">\u25b2 Return to 3PL Service Menu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<a id=\"lp-6\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"lp_big1\">\n<div class=\"left\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/h2_num6.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"right\">Quality Management Overview<\/div>\n<\/h2>\n<p>Sakata Warehouse has established a department for company-wide quality management. We strive to improve total logistics quality through education, guidance, and support for 5S and Kaizen activities at each center. We also hold regular meetings with customers to analyze causes of claims and report on Kaizen activities to ensure stable quality management.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lp_chart2\"><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cosme_lp_05b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"lightbox[15990]\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cosme_lp_05.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"arrow_r\" class=\"button\"><a href=\"\/en\/service_category\/3pl\/\">Warehousing.3PL Service List.Kaizen Activities<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"lp-totop\"><a href=\"#lp-menu\">\u25b2 Return to 3PL Service Menu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"service_category":[522,525],"class_list":["post-15866","service","type-service","status-publish","hentry","service_category-3pl","service_category-525"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sakata.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service\/15866","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sakata.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sakata.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/service"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sakata.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15866"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"service_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sakata.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service_category?post=15866"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}