"Top SCM Study Group" for Executives and SCM Leaders Starts May 2026 | Funai Consulting Supply Chain Consulting
Funai Consulting Supply Chain Consulting will officially launch the "Top SCM Study Group" in May 2026, a community for management and SCM executives from manufacturing, wholesale, and retail industries to share expertise and discuss supply chain reforms.
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Funai Consulting Supply Chain Consulting (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Naoyuki Hashimoto; hereinafter "Funai SCM") will officially launch the "Top SCM Study Group" in May 2026. This group is designed for executives and SCM leaders from shipping companies (manufacturing, wholesale, and retail) nationwide.
In conjunction with this, recruitment for new member companies has begun. To allow more people to experience the value of this group, which differs from standard seminars, a free invitation is offered for the first regular meeting to be held on Monday, May 25 (Application deadline: May 12, 2026).
What is the "Top SCM Study Group"?
The Top SCM Study Group is a practical "information and wisdom sharing community" where executives and SCM leaders committed to driving SCM reform in their companies gather for deep discussion. Moving beyond one-way information delivery common in seminars, participants listen to lectures on specific SCM initiatives from leading companies and engage in candid, essential information exchange with peers across various industries.
Key Benefits:
1. Sharing Information on Corporate Initiatives: Regular meetings held every two months promote networking and mutual learning. Participants can find models for improvement from other companies' efforts.
2. In-depth Analysis of Latest Trends and Success Cases: Guest speakers from SCM-leading companies and expert consultants provide up-to-date, "living SCM information."
3. Proposals for SCM System Value: System partners provide individual proposals on how SCM systems can address specific corporate challenges.
4. Seminar Library Access: Members can freely watch past seminars for internal training or deep dives into specific topics.
5. Individual Consultations: Direct access to SCM consultants for third-party opinions on internal issues, SCM progress, or system selection.
Schedule and Program for the First Meeting (May 2026):
- Date/Time: May 25, 2026, 13:00-16:30 @ Funai Soken Group Tokyo HQ "Sustaina Growth Square TOKYO"
- Guest Lecture 1: "SCM Reform from a Management Perspective - The True Role of an SCM Executive" by Mr. Yasushi Yamamoto, former Supply Chain Director at P&G Japan and Vice President at L'Oreal Japan.
- Guest Lecture 2: "Value Added by AI Demand Forecasting" by Ms. Reiko Fujiwara of Zionex Co., Ltd., an expert in production management systems.
In conjunction with this, recruitment for new member companies has begun. To allow more people to experience the value of this group, which differs from standard seminars, a free invitation is offered for the first regular meeting to be held on Monday, May 25 (Application deadline: May 12, 2026).
What is the "Top SCM Study Group"?
The Top SCM Study Group is a practical "information and wisdom sharing community" where executives and SCM leaders committed to driving SCM reform in their companies gather for deep discussion. Moving beyond one-way information delivery common in seminars, participants listen to lectures on specific SCM initiatives from leading companies and engage in candid, essential information exchange with peers across various industries.
Key Benefits:
1. Sharing Information on Corporate Initiatives: Regular meetings held every two months promote networking and mutual learning. Participants can find models for improvement from other companies' efforts.
2. In-depth Analysis of Latest Trends and Success Cases: Guest speakers from SCM-leading companies and expert consultants provide up-to-date, "living SCM information."
3. Proposals for SCM System Value: System partners provide individual proposals on how SCM systems can address specific corporate challenges.
4. Seminar Library Access: Members can freely watch past seminars for internal training or deep dives into specific topics.
5. Individual Consultations: Direct access to SCM consultants for third-party opinions on internal issues, SCM progress, or system selection.
Schedule and Program for the First Meeting (May 2026):
- Date/Time: May 25, 2026, 13:00-16:30 @ Funai Soken Group Tokyo HQ "Sustaina Growth Square TOKYO"
- Guest Lecture 1: "SCM Reform from a Management Perspective - The True Role of an SCM Executive" by Mr. Yasushi Yamamoto, former Supply Chain Director at P&G Japan and Vice President at L'Oreal Japan.
- Guest Lecture 2: "Value Added by AI Demand Forecasting" by Ms. Reiko Fujiwara of Zionex Co., Ltd., an expert in production management systems.