July 7, 2026 (Tue) | Seminar on the Future Contract Model with Logistics Outsourcing Partners: 'Sharing-Type Open Book Contract' Featuring Summit Co., Ltd. | Funaisoken Supply Chain Consulting Inc.

On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Funaisoken Supply Chain Consulting Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Naoyuki Hashimoto; hereinafter 'Funaisoken SC') will host a top-level seminar to fully master the next-generation partnership model, the 'Sharing-Type Open Book Contract,' which retail industry executives and logistics leaders must implement with their logistics outsourcing partners.

We are honored to welcome Mr. Daiichi Harada from the Logistics Department of Summit Co., Ltd. as a special guest.

The company has introduced an 'Open Book' contract that breaks away from industry customs to build sustainable transactions with logistics partners. In this exclusive seminar, they will fully disclose the actual implementation details.

Seminar details and registration here

Full disclosure of Sharing-Type Open Book Contract techniques

Background of the Seminar

Recently, rising logistics costs—including labor and fuel—have led to repeated price increase requests from logistics outsourcing partners.

Under traditional flat-fee contracts, cost structures are often unclear, making it difficult for website managers and logistics department leaders to assess the validity of price hikes or explain them internally and to upper management. Additionally, with government initiatives promoting fair logistics transactions, reviewing traditional contracting methods has become urgent.

This seminar will focus on the 'Sharing-Type Open Book Contract,' a new contract model gaining attention for building sustainable logistics systems. We will explain its specific mechanisms and implementation steps.

As a special guest, we welcome Mr. Daiichi Harada, Logistics Department Manager at Summit Co., Ltd., who has actually implemented this contract model. He will speak candidly about practical challenges and benefits.

Seminar Program

[Session 1] Retail Industry Trends and Logistics Challenges

Instructor: Kazuhira Nishimura, Director and Executive Consultant, Supply Chain Support Department, Funaisoken SC

Content: Impact of market changes on the retail industry

Key issues in business practices and supply chain (supply network)

Trends toward fair logistics transactions in response to legal reforms

[Session 2] Guest Lecture: Full Disclosure of the New Transaction Model 'Sharing-Type Open Book Contract'

Instructor: Mr. Daiichi Harada, Logistics Department Manager, Summit Co., Ltd.

Content: Mismatch of rate contracts in an inflationary era

What is the 'Open Book Contract' that achieves logistics cost reduction?

Pitfalls of the Open Book Contract

[Session 3] What's Inside the Open Book Contract? Explaining the New Contract Model

Instructor: Koichi Takeda, Representative Director and President, LogiCreate Inc. / Director, Funaisoken SC

Content: Current status of 'logistics cost transparency' and 'response to price increase negotiations' in the retail industry

Detailed explanation of the Open Book Contract

[Session 4] Summary Session

Instructor: Tsunetaka Kawachiya, Director and Executive Officer, Funaisoken SC

Content: Recap of the day and actionable steps to implement starting today

Event Overview

Date and Time: July 7, 2026 (Tue) 14:30 – 17:00

Venue: Seminar Room, 35th Floor, Central Tower, Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Target Audience: Executives, managers, supervisors, executives, SCM (Supply Chain Management) leaders, and those aspiring to be CLO (Chief Logistics Officer) in retail company logistics departments

Details and Registration: https://sc.funaisoken.co.jp/ninushi/seminar/260707-open-book/

Company Overview

Company Name: Funaisoken Supply Chain Consulting Inc.

Tokyo Headquarters: 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0028

Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, Yaesu Central Tower, 35th Floor

Osaka Headquarters: 2-123 Umeda 3-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001

Inogate Osaka, 21st and 22nd Floors

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/