CRE to Hold Free On-site Seminar in Osaka on May 22 (Fri): "Logistics Business Operations Undeterred by Labor Shortages - Latest Success Stories and Tips for Labor Policies"
CRE Co., Ltd. will host a free seminar in Osaka on May 22, 2026, focusing on sustainable logistics operations amidst labor shortages. The event will cover successful labor policies and strategies to redefine the future of the logistics business, addressing challenges like an aging workforce and the '2024 problem.'
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CRE Co., Ltd. (Representative Director President COO/Tadahide Kameyama, Headquarters/Minato-ku, Tokyo) will hold a free on-site seminar titled "Logistics Business Operations Undeterred by Labor Shortages - Latest Success Stories and Tips for Labor Policies" on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 16:00 to 17:00.

This CRE Forum will be held in Osaka for the first time in approximately six years.
We hope this will be a valuable opportunity to re-examine the challenges facing the industry in the Kansai area, a crucial hub for logistics.
The logistics industry is facing a chronic labor shortage. Challenges that cannot be overcome with conventional approaches are becoming apparent, such as the aging of drivers and warehouse personnel, restrictions on working hours due to the "2024 problem," and structural changes caused by system reforms.
This seminar will explain specific approaches and practical examples for achieving sustainable business operations even in such a challenging environment. It will provide hints for redefining the future of logistics business by viewing labor shortages as a "starting point for transformation."
Details and Application here https://www.logi-square.com/sh/9e6dc684861c
■Event Outline

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Title |
Logistics Business Operations Undeterred by Labor Shortages - Latest Success Stories and Tips for Labor Policies |
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Date and Time |
Friday, May 22, 2026, 16:00-17:00 |
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Venue |
CIVI Kitauemda Training Center 〈Address〉LUCID SQUARE UMEDA 5F, 2-7-18 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka |
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Access |
5 minutes walk from JR Osaka Station Midosuji North Exit / 3 minutes walk from Midosuji Line Umeda Station Exit 5 / 5 minutes walk from Hankyu Line Umeda Station Chayamachi Exit |
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Participation Fee |
Free |
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Capacity |
50 people〈First-come, first-served〉 |
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Application |
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Application Deadline |
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 16:00 |
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Organizer |
CRE Co., Ltd. |
■Program
15:30 Doors Open
16:00 Start
・Greeting from CRE
・Lecture by Mr. Maki from Advice Plus
・Q&A Session
17:00 Scheduled End
※The end time may be extended (up to 17:30) to include business card exchange, etc.
■Lecturer Introduction

Kunihiko Maki Mr.
Representative, Advice Plus
1979 Joined Wacoal Corp.
2002 Director, Business Promotion Department, Wacoal Career Service Co., Ltd.
2006 Representative Director and President, Tokai Wacoal Sewing Co., Ltd.
2008 Manager, Intellectual Property Department, Wacoal Corp.
2010 Manager, General Affairs Department and Asset Management Department, Wacoal Corp.
2013 Representative Director and President, Wacoal Distribution Co., Ltd.
2019 Senior Advisor, Wacoal Distribution Co., Ltd.
2021 Retired from Wacoal Corp., established Advice Plus
<External Positions, etc.>
・Former Chairman, Osaka Apparel Logistics Council (OAP) *Currently Honorary Member
・Former Chairman, National Apparel Logistics Federation (NAP)
・Honorary Member, Tokyo Apparel Logistics Liaison Council (TAP)
・Advisor, Japan Institute of Logistics Systems (JILS)
・Business Career Certification Lecturer, Japan Material Flow Research Center (JMFI)
・Logistics Advisor, Japan Apparel Fashion Industry Association (JAFIC)
【Notes】
・There will be no online streaming.
・The content above is subject to change without notice.
・Applications from companies that are competitors of the lecturing company or our company, or those outside the scope of our services, may be declined.
・If the capacity is exceeded, applications may close before the deadline. Please apply early.
■About CRE Forum
The CRE Forum is a seminar that provides the latest information and tips for solving problems in the logistics industry. Since its start in 2013, it has been held over 100 times and has been utilized by many companies as one of the information dissemination hubs in the industry. So far, it has covered various themes such as the latest trends in logistics systems and examples of work style reform initiatives. We will continue to hold seminars that contribute to the revitalization of the logistics industry.
■About CRE Co., Ltd.
Our company, with the corporate slogan "Creating a future that 'connects'," provides a wide range of services related to logistics real estate. Our main businesses include total services from logistics real estate development and tenant leasing to asset management and property management after completion, as well as master leasing, where we collectively lease, manage, and operate mainly small and medium-sized logistics facilities.
Currently, in logistics real estate development, we have a track record of developing 37 properties with a total area of approximately 1.38 million square meters (approximately 420,000 tsubo), centered on our self-developed logistics facility brand "LogiSquare." We are currently developing 8 properties with a total area of approximately 370,000 square meters (approximately 110,000 tsubo). Furthermore, as a management company specializing in logistics real estate, we boast one of the largest management scales in Japan, managing and operating approximately 1,500 properties, totaling approximately 6.85 million square meters (approximately 2.07 million tsubo) *1, primarily logistics real estate (master lease and property management).
*1 As of the end of January 2026
Company Name: CRE Co., Ltd.
Location: Toranomon Twin Building East Wing 19F, 2-10-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representatives: Shuhei Yamashita, Representative Director Chairman CEO; Tadahide Kameyama, Representative Director President COO
Established: December 22, 2009
Business Activities: Leasing, management, development, brokerage of logistics facilities, and investment advisory
Capital: 5,391 million yen (as of July 31, 2025)
Corporate Website: https://www.cre-jpn.com/