2025/04/23

WHATS Seminar Vol. 211 [Online] “The Software-Driven Economy and Logistics Innovation”

WHATS Seminar Vol. 211 [Online] titled above will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025

[Seminar Overview]

  • 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.

The Software-Driven Economy and Logistics Innovation

In recent years, the impact of software on the overall economy has grown significantly, and the logistics industry is no exception to this wave of transformation. In this seminar, Hiratomo Miyata, CEO of GROUND Inc., will explore the current state and challenges of the logistics industry from the perspective of the software-driven economy, and discuss the potential innovations brought by the leading-edge technologies.

Firstly, the seminar will highlight the issues faced by the logistics industry, such as labor shortages, increasing complexity of operations, and the limitations of existing systems. It will emphasize the importance of leveraging digital technologies to address these challenges. Following this, the seminar will provide an in-depth introduction to next-generation logistics operations centered around GROUND's "Hyper Warehouse ," which utilizes AI, data analytics, and mathematical optimization.

Furthermore, the seminar will examine how software-driven logistics optimization can enhance efficiency across the industry and contribute to sustainable growth, supported by real-world case studies. Additionally, it will delve into the strategies companies could adopt and the potential for collaboration with other industries in the context of the ongoing digital shift, offering a vision for the future of logistics.

  1. Current State and Challenges in the Logistics Industry
  2. Transforming Logistics through Software
  3. Future Outlook

Speaker: Hiratomo Miyata, Founder & CEO, GROUND Inc.

Mr. Miyata graduated from the Faculty of Law at Sophia University. He began his career at Sanwa Bank (now MUFG Bank) in 1996 before joining Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting in 2000, where he specialized in logistics and supply chain transformation projects for major retailers. In 2004, he joined ASKUL Corporation, overseeing domestic logistics center operations. In 2007, he moved to Rakuten Group, Inc., where he served as Head of Logistics Planning and later as Head of Logistics Business. In 2010, he founded and became CEO of Rakuten Logistics. He later held positions including Executive Officer for Rakuten’s Logistics Business and Managing Director of Alpha Direct Service SAS (France). In April 2015, he co-founded GROUND Inc. and assumed his current role as President & CEO.

  • 1:50 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
      Q&A Session
     

[Seminar Outline]

Date and Time: 1:00p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (JST), Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Venue: Online Live Streaming

The seminar will be live-streamed through "Deliveru", an online streaming platform provided by Facio Inc.

Fee: 5,000 yen (tax excluded) / 5,500 yen (tax included)
How to Participate:
      After completing your application, we will send your access ID the day before the seminar.

Application:

Apply For the Seminar

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Application Deadline: 5:00 p.m. (JST), Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Notes:
・This seminar will be conducted in Japanese.

・After your application, we will send an invoice by postal mail.
・Please transfer the participation fee by the day before the event or within one week of receiving the invoice.
・Cancellations will not be accepted after payment.
・Please note that participation may be restricted depending on the applicant's industry or job function.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made after 3:00 p.m. (JST) on the business day before the event or on the day of the event without prior notice will incur a full participation fee charge, regardless of payment status.

Contact:
TEL: +81 3-5371-6901
Customer Service Center
Yano Research Institute Ltd.

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