Kuradashi Celebrates 1st Anniversary of Logistics Service Site, Expanding to Over 180 Hubs to Solve Food Manufacturer Logistics Challenges via 4PL
Kuradashi, operator of the social good market 'Kuradashi', celebrates the first anniversary of its logistics service site, expanding to over 180 warehouse locations. The company acts as a 4PL provider to solve logistics challenges for food manufacturers.
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Kuradashi Inc. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kohei Kawamura), operator of the social good market 'Kuradashi', has celebrated the first anniversary of its logistics service site. Over the past year, the company has partnered with multiple food manufacturers and expanded its network of affiliated warehouse locations to over 180.
Through this service, Kuradashi acts as a '4PL (Logistics Control Tower)' to solve various logistics challenges faced by food manufacturers, such as the driver shortage known as the '2024 Problem,' rising delivery costs, the mandatory appointment of a 'Chief Logistics Officer (CLO)' under the Logistics Efficiency Act effective in 2026, and stagnant inventory in warehouses. By combining a nationwide network of 180 locations with the strengths of various OMS/WMS systems, the company builds optimal logistics structures. Furthermore, by offering services premised on seamless purchasing via 'Kuradashi,' it supports the construction of sustainable logistics systems.
Since the launch of the service site in January 2025, the number of affiliated warehouses has grown from 150 to over 180, and the company has already begun collaboration with several food manufacturers. It continues to receive inquiries from many new manufacturers and is currently in the process of negotiating multiple contracts, rapidly expanding its scale.
Client companies have reported significant results. PAPABUBBLE Co., Ltd. achieved a reduction in logistics costs by approximately half and is now expanding the scope to store deliveries. TWO Co., Ltd. has experienced a roughly 10% reduction in logistics costs and improved lead times, viewing Kuradashi as a reliable partner for building a robust logistics foundation.
The logistics industry is currently facing more serious legal and structural challenges beyond the '2024 Problem.' The 'Logistics Efficiency Act,' being implemented between 2025 and 2026, mandates that shippers of a certain size appoint a CLO and create medium-to-long-term plans. Furthermore, the '2030 Problem,' characterized by the normalization of 'delivery risks' due to a shrinking labor force, looms ahead. Consequently, logistics has evolved into a 'top-priority management issue' that determines corporate sustainability.
The logistics service provided by Kuradashi is a social-issue-solving infrastructure that simultaneously addresses 'soaring logistics costs' and 'inventory stagnation due to expiration dates.' The greatest feature is the direct link between logistics hubs and the 'Kuradashi' sales channel. By listing and selling products nearing their expiration date on 'Kuradashi,' the company minimizes food loss and converts disposal costs into revenue.
Kohei Tokuyama, Executive Officer and CEO of the Food Business Company at Kuradashi Inc., commented, 'Logistics is evolving from a cost to be managed into an infrastructure that supports business growth. We will continue to support the balance between sales growth and sustainable logistics for manufacturers.'
Through this service, Kuradashi acts as a '4PL (Logistics Control Tower)' to solve various logistics challenges faced by food manufacturers, such as the driver shortage known as the '2024 Problem,' rising delivery costs, the mandatory appointment of a 'Chief Logistics Officer (CLO)' under the Logistics Efficiency Act effective in 2026, and stagnant inventory in warehouses. By combining a nationwide network of 180 locations with the strengths of various OMS/WMS systems, the company builds optimal logistics structures. Furthermore, by offering services premised on seamless purchasing via 'Kuradashi,' it supports the construction of sustainable logistics systems.
Since the launch of the service site in January 2025, the number of affiliated warehouses has grown from 150 to over 180, and the company has already begun collaboration with several food manufacturers. It continues to receive inquiries from many new manufacturers and is currently in the process of negotiating multiple contracts, rapidly expanding its scale.
Client companies have reported significant results. PAPABUBBLE Co., Ltd. achieved a reduction in logistics costs by approximately half and is now expanding the scope to store deliveries. TWO Co., Ltd. has experienced a roughly 10% reduction in logistics costs and improved lead times, viewing Kuradashi as a reliable partner for building a robust logistics foundation.
The logistics industry is currently facing more serious legal and structural challenges beyond the '2024 Problem.' The 'Logistics Efficiency Act,' being implemented between 2025 and 2026, mandates that shippers of a certain size appoint a CLO and create medium-to-long-term plans. Furthermore, the '2030 Problem,' characterized by the normalization of 'delivery risks' due to a shrinking labor force, looms ahead. Consequently, logistics has evolved into a 'top-priority management issue' that determines corporate sustainability.
The logistics service provided by Kuradashi is a social-issue-solving infrastructure that simultaneously addresses 'soaring logistics costs' and 'inventory stagnation due to expiration dates.' The greatest feature is the direct link between logistics hubs and the 'Kuradashi' sales channel. By listing and selling products nearing their expiration date on 'Kuradashi,' the company minimizes food loss and converts disposal costs into revenue.
Kohei Tokuyama, Executive Officer and CEO of the Food Business Company at Kuradashi Inc., commented, 'Logistics is evolving from a cost to be managed into an infrastructure that supports business growth. We will continue to support the balance between sales growth and sustainable logistics for manufacturers.'
FAQ
Is this model applicable to the Taiwan market?
Yes, as Taiwan faces similar challenges with e-commerce growth and rising logistics costs, this model of combining inventory liquidation with logistics optimization is highly relevant.