Reducing staffing in refrigerated warehouse operations through automated and semi-automated systems
First written in FY2019. 2 of 3 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020. Latest entry: FY2021.
7 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「We will also invest in DX and IT robotics to reduce labor requirements and workload and promote diversity.」
The existing automation and labor-saving measures were expanded to include investment in DX and IT robotics. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「We are also working to reduce labor requirements and workload in refrigerated warehouses, including by introducing a cargo navigation system and a truck reservation system to reduce the risk of infection.」
Measures to automate operations and reduce labor requirements in response to the labor shortage took concrete form through the introduction of a cargo navigation system and a truck reservation system. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「To address the labor shortage, which has become a growing issue in recent years, we will establish a dedicated team within the Systems Department to further upgrade our automated and semi-automated systems and promote labor-saving and productivity-enhancing measures. This will not only stabilize and standardize employee operations at a high level but also lead to services that reduce the burden on drivers and others.」
Measures to address the labor shortage were first set out in concrete terms, including establishing a dedicated team within the Systems Department, upgrading automated and semi-automated systems, and reducing labor requirements and workload.