{"id":15868,"date":"2021-03-04T18:19:36","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T09:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sakata.co.jp\/en\/?post_type=service&#038;p=15868"},"modified":"2026-04-12T14:35:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T05:35:08","slug":"rakuraku-souko","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/www.sakata.co.jp\/en\/service\/rakuraku-souko\/","title":{"rendered":"Logistics Platform Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"other-lp\">\n<div class=\"servise-img_wrap\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3pl_plf_bnner02.jpg\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At the Sakata Group, through our &#8220;Logistics Platform Services,&#8221; we promote collaborative logistics for B2B and EC in the cosmetics (professional and consumer), pharmaceutical (OTC and quasi-drugs), and electrical\/industrial\/medical equipment industries. We aim to further improve quality and provide value-added services to our customers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lp-menu_title\" id=\"lp-menu\">Service Menu<\/div>\n<div class=\"lp-menu\">\n<div id=\"arrow_u\" class=\"btn_minoo\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"#movie\">N. Osaka\/Minoh Movie (Cosmetics 3PL)<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"arrow_u\" class=\"btn_g-line1\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"#lp-0\">Changes in Logistics Environment<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"arrow_u\" class=\"btn-line1\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"#lp-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/num1_b.png\" \/>Common Requests (Cosmetics)<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"arrow_u\" class=\"btn2\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"#lp-2\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/num2_b.png\" \/>Platform Overall Image<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"arrow_u\" class=\"btn3\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"#lp-3\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/num3_b.png\" \/>Logistics Platform Features<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"arrow_u\" class=\"btn4\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"#lp-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/num4_b.png\" \/>Service Quality and CO2 Reduction<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"arrow_u\" class=\"btn5\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"#lp-5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/num5_b.png\" \/>Shared Delivery Image<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"arrow_u\" class=\"btn6\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"#lp-6\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/num6_b.png\" \/>Shared Delivery and Value-added Services<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section>\n<div class=\"movie_box\">\n<div class=\"fukidashi\">\n<p class=\"title1\">N. Osaka \/ Minoh<\/p>\n<p class=\"title2\">MOVIE<\/p>\n<p class=\"title3\">(Cosmetics 3PL)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><video poster=\"https:\/\/www.sakata.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/movie-thumbnail2.jpg\" controls=\"controls\"><source src=\"https:\/\/www.sakata.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/220720_sakataWEB_SD_540P.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"><\/video><br \/>\nAs part of our 100th-anniversary project, the Sakata Group began operations at the Minoh Warehouse of Kita Osaka Sales Office in November 2019. We introduce our cosmetics logistics and 3PL services at this state-of-the-art center.<br \/>\n<span class=\"blue_txt\">*A web browser supporting MP4 format is required for video playback.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"movie_yellowbox\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>High-precision and High-quality Cosmetics Logistics Systems<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; State-of-the-art logistics centers, Web-based info systems, EC logistics, &#8220;Raku-Raku Soko,&#8221; and more &#8211;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"lp_h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changes_in_the_Logistics_Environment\"><\/span>Changes in the Logistics Environment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In recent years, the business environment for logistics has changed significantly. This trend is particularly evident in transport and delivery, necessitating the consideration and promotion of measures such as shared delivery.<\/p>\n<p class=\"change_title\">Changes in the Logistics Environment<\/p>\n<div class=\"change_con\">\n<h3 class=\"under\"><span class=\"maru_small\">\u25cf<\/span> Severe driver shortages will continue to drive up freight and labor costs.<\/h3>\n<p>The transport industry faces a noticeable driver shortage due to an aging workforce and labor scarcity. Large carriers and parcel delivery companies are expected to continue requesting freight rate increases.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"under\"><span class=\"maru_small\">\u25cf<\/span> Customers&#8217; demands for delivery quality are increasing.<\/h3>\n<p>Damaged or soiled packaging during delivery leads to claims, as customer expectations for quality rise. The focus has shifted from mere &#8220;delivery&#8221; to quality management: &#8220;clean, on-time, and damage-free.&#8221;\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none;\">\n<p class=\"change_title2\">Management must focus on long-term social needs and business development<\/p>\n<div class=\"change_con\">\n<h3 class=\"under\"><span class=\"maru_small\">\u25cf<\/span> Commitment to SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) is gaining attention.<\/h3>\n<p>We believe that promoting shared logistics and delivery contributes to solving social issues, as evidenced by our certification under the Logistics Efficiency Act (CO2 reduction in transport).<\/p>\n<p class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rakuraku_figure1.png\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section><a id=\"lp-1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class='lp_big1'>\n<div class=\"left\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/h2_num1_b-.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class='right2'>Common Requests (Cosmetics)<\/div>\n<\/h2>\n<p>To address logistics challenges in the cosmetics industry, we propose our &#8220;Logistics Platform Service&#8221; to achieve efficient center operations and reduce environmental impact.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lp_problem_con\">\n<div class=\"flex_box\">\n<p class=\"icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/people.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">Delivery efficiency is poor; we want to consider shared delivery with competitors. (Manufacturers)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_box\">\n<p class=\"icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/people.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">We need to support direct delivery to salons and their individual customers. (Manufacturers)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_box\">\n<p class=\"icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/people.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">In-house inventory management is difficult, and salesman delivery has reached its limit. We need a specialist. (Small\/Medium Distributors)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_box\">\n<p class=\"icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/people.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">We want to operate with minimal stock without running out of products. (Small\/Medium Distributors)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_box\">\n<p class=\"icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/people.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">We want to supply products to all our stores efficiently. (Large-scale Salons)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_box\">\n<p class=\"icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/people.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">OEM\/ODM production inventory is overflowing; can it be stored at your center? (Manufacturers)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_box\">\n<p class=\"icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/people.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">Can you handle sales support and simultaneous delivery of promotional items during salon deliveries? (Manufacturers)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"arrow_big\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/arrow_big.png\" \/><\/div>\n<p class=\"solution_text\">Logistics Platform: Cosmetics and Medical Devices<br class=\"pc_only\" \/>Proposals for efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.<\/p>\n<p class=\"happy_pict\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/happy.png\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"arrow_r\" class=\"button\"><a href=\"\/en\/service_category\/3pl\/#02\">Warehousing.3PL \/ Kaizen Activities<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"lp-totop\"><a href=\"#lp-menu\">\u25b2 Return to 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=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/h2_num2_b-.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"right2\">Platform Overall Image<\/div>\n<\/h2>\n<p>The following image illustrates the collaborative logistics achieved through our platform.<\/p>\n<div class=\"movie_yellowbox\">\n<ul>\n<li>Sakata Warehouse &#8220;Logistics Platform Services&#8221; focuses on:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>Electrical and Industrial Machinery (Parts, control devices, electronic components, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Cosmetics and Medical Devices (Professional\/consumer cosmetics, healthcare devices, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;We will closely monitor these industries and promote horizontal and vertical collaborative logistics among multiple manufacturers and wholesalers\u2014from managing order intake, shipping instructions, and transportation and distribution data through a shared logistics information system at our information center, to joint warehousing, cargo handling, and value-added processing at our \u201cshared warehouses\/logistics centers,\u201d as well as joint collection from suppliers and joint delivery to customers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lp_chart2\"><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/plf_lp_01b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"lightbox[15868]\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/plf_lp_01.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"lp-totop\"><a href=\"#lp-menu\">\u25b2 Return to 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=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/h2_num3_b-.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"right2\">Logistics Platform Features<\/div>\n<\/h2>\n<p class=\"features_tit\">Based on our <span class=\"blue2_txt\">&#8220;Shared Warehouses&#8221;<\/span>, we drive cost reduction and quality improvement through vertical and horizontal collaboration in storage, handling, processing, packaging, transport  and logistics information,.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Our &#8220;New Shared Storage&#8221; (similar to VMI) reduces inventory and prevents stockouts while offering collaborative handling, processing, and packaging.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;New Shared Delivery&#8221; from suppliers to warehouses and from warehouses to salons reduces freight costs and improves transport quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"features_tit\">Our <span class=\"blue2_txt\">&#8220;Information Center&#8221;<\/span> provides systems for orders, inventory, and transport management.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Our mobile-compatible &#8220;Web Ordering System&#8221; for salons streamlines order processing and related administrative tasks.<\/li>\n<li>We also provide in-house WMS\/TMS, &#8220;Standard Shipping Label Systems,&#8221; and &#8220;Shipping Inspection Systems.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"arrow_r\" class=\"button\"><a href=\"\/en\/service\/fls\/information\/\">Fulfillment Services (Information Services)<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"lp-totop\"><a href=\"#lp-menu\">\u25b2 Return to Service Menu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section><a id=\"lp-4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class='lp_big1'>\n<div class=\"left\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/h2_num4_b-.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"right2\">Service Quality and CO2 Reduction<\/div>\n<\/h2>\n<p>Sakata Shared Delivery \/ Salon Shared Delivery services reduce risks of misdelivery, delay, and damage through container transport and dedicated direct delivery for distributors and salons in the cosmetics industry. By consolidating goods from multiple shippers, we reduce vehicle usage and CO2 emissions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lp_chart2\"><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/plf_lp_02b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"lightbox[15868]\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/plf_lp_02.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"lp-totop\"><a href=\"#lp-menu\">\u25b2 Return to Service Menu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section><a id=\"lp-5\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class='lp_big1'>\n<div class=\"left\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/h2_num5_b-.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"right2\">Shared Delivery Image<\/div>\n<\/h2>\n<p>By consolidating shipments and using direct routes, we reduce vehicles and improve unloading efficiency for salons. Our dedicated Salon Shared Delivery includes:<\/p>\n<p class=\"blue2_txt\">1. Courteous delivery service provided by dedicated salon staff wearing business-style uniforms and name tags<br \/>\n2. Eco-friendly practices (collecting boxes\/bags, reducing cushioning).<br \/>\n3. Thorough implementation of operational management and safety training, including the appointment of a \u201cLight Goods Vehicle Safety Manager\u201d to maintain daily operational records.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lp_chart2\"><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/plf_lp_03b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"lightbox[15868]\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/plf_lp_03.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"lp-totop\"><a href=\"#lp-menu\">\u25b2 Return to Service Menu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section><a id=\"lp-6\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class='lp_big1'>\n<div class=\"left\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/h2_num6_b-.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class='right2'>Shared Delivery and Value-added Services<\/div>\n<\/h2>\n<p>Beyond delivery, we offer value-added services such as &#8220;Environmental Support,&#8221; &#8220;Sales Support,&#8221; and &#8220;Reporting&#8221; for all stakeholders.<\/p>\n<div class=\"area_flexbox\">\n<div class=\"left\" style=\"width: 100%; margin-right: 0px;\">\n<div class=\"back\" style=\"display: flex; gap: 20px; justify-content: space-between; align-items: stretch; padding: 0px; border: unset; background-color: white;\">\n<div class=\"naka2\" style=\"flex: 1; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 0px; border: 1px solid #12478c; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<strong style=\"display: block; text-align: center; color: #12478c; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 26px;\"><span class=\"fs_small\">Eco-Friendly<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: inline-block;\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img6_1a2.jpg\" alt=\"Environmental\" \/><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Paper Bag \/ Folding Box Delivery<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Collecting Empty Color Tubes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cardboard Collection<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"naka2\" style=\"flex: 1; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 0px; border: 1px solid #12478c; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<strong style=\"display: block; text-align: center; color: #12478c; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 26px;\"><span class=\"fs_small\">Sales Support<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: inline-block;\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img6_2a.jpg\" alt=\"Sales Agency\" \/><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Brochure Distribution<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Brochure Utilization<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>System Training for Shops<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Point Calculation Services<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"naka\" style=\"flex: 1; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 0px; border: 1px solid #12478c; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<strong style=\"display: block; text-align: center; color: #12478c; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 26px;\"><span class=\"fs_small\">Reporting<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: inline-block;\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img6_3a.jpg\" alt=\"Reporting\" \/><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Delivery Results Report<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Store Information Lists<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Container Collection Reports<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lp-totop\"><a href=\"#lp-menu\">\u25b2 Return to Service Menu<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"arrow_r\" class=\"button\"><a href=\"\/en\/company\/base\/\">List of Warehouses and Logistics Centers<\/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-15868","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\/15868","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=15868"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"service_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sakata.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service_category?post=15868"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}