Book Launch Commemorative Seminar on July 2, 2026 (Thursday) | The Full Scope of CLO Driving Corporate Transformation | Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting Inc.

On July 2, 2026 (Tuesday), Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Naoyuki Hashimoto; hereinafter 'Funai Soken SC') will hold a seminar to commemorate the publication of its book, 'Logistics First Management ~Supply Chain Reform Led by CLO (Chief Logistics Officer)~'.

On the day of the event, Mr. Miida from the Logistics Department of Umenohana Group Co., Ltd., a company featured in the 'CLO Case Study Collection' published by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, will be invited as a special guest to elaborate on establishing a system to transform logistics into a management weapon.

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Transforming Logistics into a 'Management Weapon'! The Full Scope of CLO

Background of the Event With the revision of the 'Act on Comprehensive and Efficient Promotion of Physical Distribution Business (Physical Distribution Efficiency Act)' enforced in April 2026, specific cargo owner companies are now obligated to 'appoint a CLO (Chief Logistics Officer)', 'formulate a medium-to-long-term plan', and 'submit regular reports'.

However, many companies face challenges regarding the specific role of the CLO and how to connect legal compliance to enhancing corporate value. This seminar will address these challenges by presenting a roadmap for supply chain reform centered on the CLO, through administrative trends and concrete examples from advanced companies.

Key Highlights of This Seminar 1. First Public Disclosure of Initiatives by Companies Featured in the 'CLO Case Study Collection' As a special guest, Mr. Koji Miida, General Manager of the Logistics Department at Umenohana Group Co., Ltd., which operates Japanese restaurants such as 'Umenohana', will take the stage. The 'reality of the CLO system,' which achieved an annual reduction of 60,000 hours through integrated production and sales optimization in collaboration between the CLO and the logistics general manager, will be revealed for the first time at the seminar.

2. Workshop to Visualize Your Company's Level A workshop using the 'CLO Function Checklist,' which is also utilized in our consulting practice, will be conducted. This allows for an objective assessment of the effectiveness of CLO appointment required by the legal revision.

3. Exclusive Luxury Benefits for Participants All participants will receive our latest book, 'Logistics First Management ~Supply Chain Reform Led by CLO (Chief Logistics Officer)~' (worth 2,970 yen including tax), which covers CLO strategies, and the aforementioned 'CLO Function Checklist'.

Course Content Lecture 1: Industry Trends After the 'Mandatory' Enforcement of the Physical Distribution Efficiency Act in April 2026 Lecturer: Yosuke Watanabe, Executive Officer, Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting Inc.

Lecture 2: Guest Lecture: Grand Public Disclosure of Initiatives by Companies Featured in the 'CLO Case Study Collection' & Panel Discussion Lecturer: Koji Miida, General Manager, Logistics Department, Umenohana Group Co., Ltd.

Lecture 3: Approaches to Achieving Corporate Value-Up Centered on CLO Lecturer: Ryoma Bando, Team Leader, Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting Inc.

Lecture 4: Objective Organization of Your Company's Initiatives with the CLO Checklist Lecturer: Mikiko Tashiro, Executive Officer, Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting Inc.

Event Overview Date: July 2, 2026 (Thursday) 14:30 - 17:00 Venue: Seminar Room, 35th Floor, Tokyo Midtown Yaesu Central Tower, 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Participation Fee: General Price: 19,800 yen / person (tax included) Member Price: 13,200 yen / person (tax included) Target Audience: Management and logistics managers of cargo owner companies (manufacturing, wholesale, retail) Details and Application: https://sc.funaisoken.co.jp/ninushi/seminar/202607-clo/

Company Profile Company Name: Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting Inc. Tokyo Headquarters: Tokyo Midtown Yaesu Yaesu Central Tower 35F, 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0028 Osaka Headquarters: Inogate Osaka 21F/22F, 3-2-123 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001 Representative: Naoyuki Hashimoto, Representative Director and President Established: May 10, 2000 Capital: 98 million yen TEL: 03-4223-3163 MAIL: marketing@sc.funaisoken.co.jp WEB: https://sc.funaisoken.co.jp/