Improving the Convenience and Efficiency of the Logistics Structure
First written in FY2016-Q3. 4 of 10 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q3. Latest entry: FY2025.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2018: 2 of 19 companies on the "Worse" side.
18 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「From October 2025, logistics functions in the Tokyo metropolitan area will change from the current arrangement to a group logistics specialist company, advancing efficiency and stability.」
The company presented a concrete plan for logistics functions in the Tokyo metropolitan area to change from the current arrangement to a group logistics specialist company from October 2025, entering the phase of improving the efficiency and stability of its logistics framework. - FY2023Promotion of an in-house logistics frameworkAnnual report
「With a shortage of logistics personnel, particularly drivers, expected in the future, we will promote an in-house logistics framework.」
In anticipation of a shortage of logistics personnel, the company indicated a policy of promoting an in-house logistics framework as a measure to reduce reliance on external providers. - FY2023-Q3Higher SG&A expenses, including personnel and logistics costsAnnual report
「In terms of profitability, operating income declined by ¥32 million, or 1.9%, year on year to ¥1,649 million, due to higher SG&A expenses, including personnel and logistics costs.」
Continued increases in SG&A expenses, including logistics costs, reduced operating income. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 2 February 2023, the Company resolved to acquire all shares of 株式会社アクセス, referred to below as “アクセス,” and make it a subsidiary. A share transfer agreement was signed on the same date, and the shares were acquired on 8 February 2023. [Omitted] Through this acquisition, the Group will strengthen its logistics framework, improve logistics efficiency, a key issue, and raise customer satisfaction.」
The company completed the acquisition of 100% of アクセス, a freight motor transport operator, on 8 February 2023, implementing concrete M&A to strengthen and improve the efficiency of its logistics framework. - FY2022Higher logistics costsAnnual report
「Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by ¥1,716 million from ¥7,644 million in the prior consolidated fiscal year to ¥9,361 million, mainly because of higher personnel and logistics costs.」
Higher personnel and logistics costs increased SG&A expenses, confirming a full-year increase in costs related to the logistics-efficiency initiative. - FY2022-Q3Higher logistics and other SG&A expensesAnnual report
「Operating income declined by ¥81 million, or 4.6%, year on year to ¥1,682 million, due to a lower gross profit margin in the large-property market and higher SG&A expenses, including logistics costs.」
Higher SG&A expenses, including logistics costs, reduced operating income, reflecting cost changes associated with the logistics-efficiency initiative. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of efforts to improve distribution efficiency and customer service, we also worked to establish a logistics network covering Tokyo's 23 wards.」
As part of logistics reform, the company worked to establish a logistics network covering Tokyo's 23 wards. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Amid rising logistics costs, we recognize the restructuring of the logistics network as a key issue in improving customer service while controlling costs, and will review the locations of logistics warehouses and delivery networks, mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan and Kansai regions.」
In response to rising logistics costs, the company reaffirmed the review of logistics warehouse locations and delivery networks in the Tokyo metropolitan and Kansai regions as a key issue. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「At the same time, to improve quality and reduce costs, we are pursuing logistics reforms by reviewing delivery operations and logistics bases, strengthening sales operations by enhancing the functions of assistant staff, improving the accuracy of estimates and budgets by strengthening cost-estimation operations, and increasing the efficiency of construction schedule management through IT. By advancing these initiatives rapidly and decisively, we aim to improve profitability.」
For logistics reform, the company specified reviews of delivery operations and logistics bases as concrete measures and began developing operational reforms covering sales, cost estimation and construction schedule management. - FY2016-Q3First statedAnnual report
「To achieve our targets, we will earnestly address the resolution of key issues, including expanding our sales area, expanding our range of new products, promoting new customer development, strengthening our construction capabilities, improving the convenience and efficiency of our logistics system, strengthening our operating structure, and reducing costs.」
Improving the convenience and efficiency of the logistics framework was listed as an initiative in the plan.