Madras, a Long-Established Shoe Manufacturer, Reduces Replacement Costs by 30% with Logizard ZERO Implementation

Logizard Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Shigenori Kanazawa; hereinafter: Logizard), a leading company in cloud-based inventory management systems, announces that its cloud WMS (Warehouse Management System) "Logizard ZERO" has been adopted by Madras Co., Ltd. (Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Tatsushichi Iwata; hereinafter: Madras), and the implementation effects have been published on its website.

Implementation Effects: Simultaneous Achievement of Replacement Cost Reduction and Work Time Shortening

Madras is a long-established shoe manufacturer that continues to pursue the tradition of Italian shoemaking, functionality that fits Japanese feet, and beautiful design. They handle manufacturing, wholesale, and sales, and manage their own logistics for both B2B and B2C.

Amidst this, the on-premise WMS they had operated for many years became a black box, and with its maintenance period expiring, replacement costs were projected to reach 100 million yen, making a system review a pressing issue.

Therefore, Logizard ZERO was introduced, and a dedicated environment was built to match Madras's vast number of SKUs and unique operations. This included a dedicated function to break down and record inbound data by SKU, and a unique paperless picking operation linked with their sales management system.

As a result, they achieved a cost reduction of over 30% compared to the replacement cost of the on-premise WMS, and shortened the work time for inbound and outbound processes by 20% through process simplification. Furthermore, the standardization of work processes and visualization of the logistics domain progressed, leading to the establishment of a system for quick management decisions.

Case Study: https://www.logizard-zero.com/cases/madras.html

Quote from the case study:

"With the introduction of Logizard ZERO, the efficiency of logistics operations has definitely improved. Data processing speed has increased, and a series of processes such as data entry, closing, and transfer have been simplified, reducing the overall time required for inbound and outbound operations by approximately 20%. Regarding the pending cost aspect, we were able to reduce the total system update costs by more than 30% compared to updating the on-premise system. Furthermore, the complete paperless operation achieved through the use of handy terminals and the visualization of on-site work results as data are also significant changes."

Comment

Madras Co., Ltd.

Director and General Manager

Mr. Toshio Iwata

"If logistics stops, business cannot function. However, logistics is often invisible from physical stores and a domain where thinking tends to stop even within the company. If I hadn't been involved in e-commerce, I wouldn't have met Logizard. I want to make logistics, which can be both a driver and a bottleneck for corporate growth, easier to understand. I want to visualize and verbalize it with Logizard and convey how important a role it plays for the company. I myself want to be a 'storyteller who spreads the goodness of Logizard.' As Madras moves towards its next 100 years, I ask for your continued support not just as a system vendor, but as a 'partner' with whom we can grow our business together."

Madras Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1921. While adhering to the tradition of Italian shoemaking, Madras has continued to pursue comfortable fit and functionality suitable for Japanese feet, as well as beautiful designs. The know-how of over 100 years of shoemaking is still inherited and continues to evolve. Furthermore, the unique "meta insole®" born from a commitment to genuine comfort supports fashion and health from the feet up. Madras will continue to create and disseminate new value as a pioneer in recovery fashion shoes.

URL: https://www.madras.co.jp/

Logizard ZERO

Logizard ZERO, a cloud-based warehouse management system, boasts over 20 years of operational experience and holds the top share in the cloud WMS industry.

It enables the construction of an "immediately operational site" by maximizing standard functions, achieving speedy implementation in as little as one month. We provide 365-day human support via phone and email, accompanying the site. With flexible expandability through add-on development and the benefits of regular version upgrades unique to the cloud, you can always use the latest WMS. It supports a wide range of operations such as B2B shipping, e-commerce logistics, and rental item management, and has been adopted by domestic and international manufacturers, mail-order businesses, and 3PL providers.

While strengthening our security system, we stabilize operations through automatic integration with abundant peripheral systems and support the creation of a workplace where "people shine" through logistics automation that enhances on-site capabilities.

Logizard ZERO URL: https://www.logizard-zero.com/

Logizard Co., Ltd.

A leading company in cloud-based inventory management systems. We contribute to on-site improvement through "Logistics x Inventory x IT."

In addition to "Logizard ZERO," a cloud WMS for managing warehouse inventory, we offer "Logizard ZERO-STORE" for managing store inventory and "Logizard OCE (Omni-Channel Engine)" for omni-channel support. We will continue to support companies in solving inventory-related challenges.

Name: Logizard Co., Ltd. (Securities Code: 4391)

Representative: Shigenori Kanazawa

Location: Headquarters / 3-3-6 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Osaka Sales Office, Akita Development Center, Yokote Development Center

Established: July 16, 2001

Business Activities:

SaaS (Cloud Service) Business

Development and sales of information systems

Logistics and retail business consulting

URL: https://www.logizard.co.jp/