Sagawa Printing Enters Large-Scale Material Handling Equipment Market

Sagawa Printing Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Muko City, Kyoto Prefecture, President: Nobuo Oka), a comprehensive service company centered on printing, has installed large-scale material handling (MH) equipment at the new Tokyo Sales Office (Koto-ku, Tokyo) of World Supply Co., Ltd., the core logistics company of the SG Holdings Group.

The company will accelerate the ordering and installation of MH equipment as a DX solution for corporate logistics, addressing labor shortages and increasing cargo volumes.

[Incorporating In-house Developed Automatic Measuring Device]

The MH equipment installed this time features a conveyor line spanning approximately 100 meters and has a processing capacity of 2,500 cases per hour. In addition to being the largest equipment Sagawa Printing has installed to date, it incorporates the independently developed "BCR Measuring Device." This device automatically measures and weighs the final packages on the conveyor after the shipping label has been applied, and can automatically calculate shipping costs. When used in conjunction with a BCR (barcode reader) system, it simultaneously reads the barcode information of the packages, creating a system that can be used for future data utilization.

[Supporting Customer Logistics DX]

Sagawa Printing has leveraged its expertise gained from the logistics sites of companies within the SG Holdings Group to install small and medium-sized MH equipment. World Supply, within the same group, is a company that sorts and ships manufacturer products for large stores such as department stores. The installation of large-scale MH equipment at the company's relocated and newly built logistics center will reduce working hours by approximately 30,500 hours annually. To ensure efficient workspace and smooth traffic flow, the conveyor is suspended from the ceiling rather than being placed on the floor.

MH equipment is a crucial solution for logistics, which is facing pressure for improved efficiency and labor savings. However, major MH equipment manufacturers are currently overwhelmed and have large backlogs of orders. The domestic MH market, which has already expanded to 2.26 trillion yen, is expected to grow further, and Sagawa Printing aims to contribute to this market growth with its unique technologies based on on-site experience.

<Conveyor Line Overview>

◎Machine Capacity: 2,500 cases/hour (at a conveyor speed of 60m/min)

◎Operating Hours: 8 hours/day

*Uses motors compliant with the Top Runner Program of the Energy Saving Law.

◎Number of Chutes

Main Sorting: 6 chutes

Delivery Agency Sorting: 10 chutes

Reject: 1 chute

◎Conveyable Size and Weight

[Maximum] W60 x L90 x H60 cm, 30kg

[Minimum] W20 x L30 x H15 cm, 2kg

◎Annual Work Hour Reduction: Approximately 30,500 hours

*Calculated based on World Supply's work performance, assuming operation 20 days/month.

You can view actual operating scenes and equipment configurations in video format via the QR code above.

About World Supply Co., Ltd.

As a comprehensive logistics company within the SG Holdings Group, World Supply Co., Ltd. offers a variety of logistics solutions, including delivery agency services for department stores and large commercial facilities, logistics services, in-store logistics (FLS), and food distribution.

Leveraging logistics know-how and a nationwide network cultivated over many years, the company supports the logistics of a wide range of goods, including fashion, cosmetics, and food, while contributing to solving customer logistics challenges and advancing supply chains. Aiming to be a "truly essential distribution solutions partner for society," the company is actively promoting logistics DX and the realization of sustainable logistics services.

About Sagawa Printing Co., Ltd.

Sagawa Printing is a comprehensive service company that supports corporate communication activities, with a foundation in printing and information processing, and also offering web production, video production, BPO services, and logistics improvement solutions.

In recent years, by leveraging its collaborative experience with the SG Holdings Group, the company has been strengthening its efforts in the logistics DX field, including proposing operational improvements for the logistics industry, supporting MH implementation, and providing its own developed systems.

[Contact Information for Inquiries]

Sagawa Printing Co., Ltd. Sales Planning Office (Public Relations)

TEL: 075-934-8010 E-mail: sp-eigyokikaku@spcom.co.jp