Labor savings through RPA, logistics robots and system integration
First written in FY2020. 15 of 20 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-10-15.
7 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Kantsu Alpha Logistics Center Logistics services business Automation of logistics center (introduction of logistics robots and ancillary equipment) 595,000 － Internal funds and borrowings March 2026 August 2026」
The company has specified a new automation plan to invest ¥595 million in logistics robots and ancillary equipment at the Kantsu Alpha Logistics Center, with installation scheduled from March through August 2026. - FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「In response to this trend, the company sought to further improve the efficiency and automation of its e-commerce logistics centers, curb rising labor costs, and provide high-quality services consistently.」
The company continues measures to improve the efficiency and automation of e-commerce logistics centers, curb rising labor costs, and provide stable service quality. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Under the plan to invest ¥150 million in software development, including warehouse management system version upgrades, and ¥420 million in automation equipment, payments made to date were ¥65.803 million and ¥54.025 million, respectively, indicating that implementation is progressing.」
In addition to investing in warehouse management system development and automation equipment as the foundation for labor-saving and automation, the company is advancing the redevelopment of Cloud Thomas following the cyberattack. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Head office Cloud Thomas development, etc. ¥197.495 million」
The company invested ¥197.495 million in Cloud Thomas development and related work, and advanced system upgrades involving the release of NEW Cloud Thomas and the disposal of the old version. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Software development (warehouse management system version upgrades, etc.) 150,000 71,213 Internal funds and borrowings March 2023 February 2024／Automation equipment for logistics operations 420,000 57,038 Same as above July 2022 February 2024」
Payments made to date for warehouse management system version upgrades and related work and for automation equipment for logistics operations were ¥71.213 million and ¥57.038 million, respectively, indicating that implementation of the investment plan is progressing. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Software development (warehouse management system version upgrades, etc.) 150,000 65,803 Internal funds and borrowings March 2023 February 2024／Automation equipment for logistics operations 420,000 54,025 Same as above July 2022 February 2024」
Under the plan to invest ¥150 million in warehouse management system version upgrades and related work and ¥420 million in automation equipment, payments made to date were ¥65.803 million and ¥54.025 million, respectively, indicating that implementation is progressing. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Company logistics centers Each site Logistics services business Automation equipment for logistics operations 420,000 3,378 Internal funds and borrowings July 2022 February 2024／Kansai Head Office (Amagasaki, Hyogo) IT automation business Software development 150,000 － Same as above March 2023 February 2024」
In addition to automation equipment for logistics operations, the company disclosed an investment plan of ¥150 million for software development, to be implemented from March 2023 to February 2024. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Automation equipment for logistics operations 420,000 － Proceeds from the fifth and sixth series of stock acquisition rights July 2022–February 2024」
The company continues to disclose its ¥420 million investment plan for automation equipment for logistics operations and the implementation period from July 2022 to February 2024. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Automation equipment for logistics operations 420,000 － Proceeds from the fifth and sixth series of stock acquisition rights July 2022–February 2024」
The company specified an investment plan of ¥420 million for introducing automation equipment at each logistics site, to be implemented from July 2022 to February 2024. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「To create new value, the company is actively investing in equipment aimed at reducing labor requirements, including continuous training to improve the quality of its logistics services, initiatives involving RPA (robotic process automation), the introduction of automation equipment such as logistics robots, and version upgrades to the “Cloud Thomas” warehouse management system. It will also promote the optimization of the combination of people and logistics robots.」
The company has clearly identified RPA, logistics robots, automation equipment, and Cloud Thomas version upgrades as labor-saving investments and is working to optimize the combination of people and robots. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In connection with the introduction of Cloud Thomas, the company sold automation equipment for logistics operations and worked to strengthen its support structure, including by increasing support staff, while developing the organizational structure needed to expand sales. Although there was no significant change in the number of companies contracted to use the “Annie” checklist system, orders for both the “e.can” order-processing automation system and the “ippo!” RPA development outsourcing service remained solid.」
The company expanded its automation-related services, including sales of automation equipment, while orders for e.can and ippo! remained solid. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In connection with the introduction of Cloud Thomas, the company began selling automation equipment for logistics operations. It also worked to strengthen its support structure, including by increasing support staff, and developed the organizational structure needed to expand sales.」
The IT automation business began and expanded sales of automation equipment and developed its sales structure by strengthening support staff. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Kansai Main Operations Center Logistics robot-related equipment, air-conditioning equipment, automatic packing machines, high-rise racks and other equipment 323,804」
The company acquired logistics robot-related equipment, automatic packing machines, high-rise racks, and other equipment, and carried out the “NEW Cloud Thomas initial release” for its warehouse management system. - FY2021-Q3SoftenedAnnual report
「For the project to introduce logistics robots at logistics centers, the planned start and completion period had been set at “December 2020 to February 2021.” However, following the global resurgence of COVID-19 infections, the period was changed to “March 2021 to February 2022” because support from manufacturers and others at the time of installation was expected to be affected.」
While the introduction of the warehouse management system was brought forward, the logistics robot installation plan was postponed because support from manufacturers and others was expected to be affected. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「This resulted from increases of ¥69.614 million in machinery and equipment and ¥134.976 million in other property, plant and equipment due to the introduction of logistics robots and related measures, as well as a ¥40.571 million increase in intangible assets due to version upgrades and other work on the “Cloud Thomas” warehouse management system.」
The introduction of logistics robots and the upgrade of Cloud Thomas are described as specific developments involving the capitalization of assets. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「By advancing the introduction of a new warehouse management system and logistics robots, among other measures」
The company is advancing the introduction of a new warehouse management system and logistics robots, and is also increasing staff in its systems division. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「The company has introduced RPA (robotic process automation) to improve internal operations. Its new warehouse management system is being enhanced mainly with integration functions for logistics robots and other systems, while the company works to accumulate expertise in preparation for the arrival of the robotics era.」
The company identifies business automation, logistics robots, and integration and upgrades of the warehouse management system as means of reducing labor requirements.