Shortening delivery times by strengthening and optimizing logistics functions
First written in FY2021. 8 of 10 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022. Latest entry: 2026-04-03.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-04-03AdvancedFinancial results briefing materials
「Accelerate investment in the foundations supporting future growth (digital and IT, logistics infrastructure, and stores)」
The company presented plans to accelerate investment in the foundations for growth, covering digital and IT, logistics infrastructure, and stores. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Under “Strengthening and Optimizing Logistics Functions,” the functions of the West Japan Logistics Center, one of the company’s main logistics hubs, changed from Iga, Mie Prefecture to Kyotanabe, Kyoto Prefecture, and the new facility began full-scale operations in October 2024. By moving the logistics hub closer to stores and improving delivery efficiency, the company aims to reduce the logistics burden coefficient calculated as “distance × number of units.” It also worked to address the 2024 logistics problem by introducing a dedicated system to reduce and manage drivers’ waiting times.」
The Company relocated its West Japan Logistics Center to Kyotanabe, Kyoto, and began full-scale operations there in October 2024. It is also working to reduce the logistics load factor and driver waiting times. - FY2024ReframedAnnual report
「We will address the challenges of long-distance transportation related to the 2024 logistics problem and reducing environmental impact, while working to optimize our logistics facilities in line with our dominant strategy.」
The focus of efforts to strengthen and optimize logistics functions has shifted beyond shortening delivery times to addressing the 2024 logistics problem, the environmental burden of long-distance transportation and the optimization of logistics hubs in line with the dominant strategy. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for helmets surged after wearing them became a recommended obligation. Although popularity remained concentrated on casual models for standard bicycles and some models were out of stock, securing a stable supply of products contributed to higher sales of parts and accessories.」
Although shortages occurred for some helmet models amid a sharp increase in demand, the company worked to secure a stable supply of merchandise and increased sales by meeting demand broadly. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for casual-style helmets for standard bicycles was also higher than expected. Although some models were out of stock, advance inventory procurement enabled the company to meet demand generally, contributing to higher sales of parts and accessories.」
Despite stockouts of some models, the company generally met the increase in demand for helmets by securing inventory in advance. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「While pursuing business expansion through the realization of VISION2025, we will optimize the size, location and operating structure of logistics hubs in each region, with the aims of improving customer service, including shorter delivery times and better appearance quality, and reducing the environmental burden associated with bicycle transportation and distribution.」
The company is optimizing the scale, locations and operating structure of its logistics bases while linking these efforts to shorter delivery times, improved appearance quality and a lower environmental impact from transportation and delivery. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In light of purchase-price increases exceeding the range that can be absorbed through corporate efforts, the company raised selling prices twice, in February and August. It also worked to secure inventory by using logistics warehouses and stores located in major regions nationwide in response to longer lead times.」
To address longer lead times, the company secured inventory by using logistics warehouses and stores nationwide. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company focused on systematically securing inventory, centered on popular bicycles for commuting and school travel, ahead of the spring demand season by using its network of logistics warehouses in major regions nationwide.」
Using its network of logistics warehouses in major regions nationwide, the Company systematically secured popular commuter and student-use bicycle models ahead of the spring demand season. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The company got off to a solid start toward enhancing corporate value and achieving sustainable growth, including by restructuring its long-term logistics infrastructure plan in addition to upgrading existing logistics facilities.」
In addition to upgrading existing logistics facilities, the company rebuilt its vision for its future logistics infrastructure. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「Strengthening and optimizing logistics functions To expand our business scope and promote an omnichannel strategy, we will seek to improve logistics efficiency and shorten delivery times by reviewing the scale and structure of our existing logistics bases and rebuilding our delivery systems.」
The Company has for the first time explicitly stated a policy of supporting expansion of its business areas and omnichannel operations by reviewing the scale and structure of logistics facilities and rebuilding its delivery system.