This article introduces how Iris Ohyama, Ajinomoto and Mitsubishi Foods have built competitive advantages through logistics reform by leveling deliveries and using consolidated transport. It also explains the path to victory for Rapidus and ASML’s indispensability.
The program examines cases in which Iris Ohyama, Ajinomoto (使いの素) and Mitsubishi Foods strengthened their competitive advantages through logistics reform, by leveling deliveries and using consolidated transport. The reforms are being driven against a backdrop of mandatory Chief Logistics Officer (CLO) appointments and the preparation of medium- to long-term plans, with logistics reform progressing in direct alignment with corporate strategy.
The program also explains how the weaponization of the global economy, including tariffs and energy security, is affecting corporate strategy, through an overview of industry trends in logistics and the second installment of the Geoeconomics Game. It discusses the specific requirements and implementation status of mandatory CLO appointments, as well as the challenges posed by nominal CLOs and points to consider regarding evaluation and compensation systems.