Working to improve supply chain productivity
In the environment surrounding our business, we are facing inefficiencies such as overlapping business operations and many areas that support analog.
Utilizing the characteristics of a wholesaler that collects products and information, we will solve these problems, that is, improve the operational efficiency of the entire Supply Chain, and build a mechanism and functions to increase productivity.
Providing Unparalleled Convenience in Pro Tools Procurement
We will continue our digital transformation for every business scene where we have contact with customers to improve the convenience of the entire supply chain, from the construction of a shared industry database to the delivery of products to users ahead of time.
DX promotion system
Digital Service Strategy Department / Digital Promotion Division
The Digital Promotion Department was established in August 2020 to strategically utilize cutting-edge tools and contribute to customers. We actively talk with Staff at sales offices instead of desk theories to encourage customers to use existing digital tools. The system order rate has improved by developing functions that enhance customer convenience and expanding inventories. As a result, internal work efficiency has improved, and per capita sales have been improved without increasing overtime.
System order rate 87.1%as of the end of December 2023
(percentage of order receipts processed through our digital system among total order receipts)
digital talent
- Through experience in sales and Distribution sites, we are reskilling Staff who are well versed in business by actually transferring them between the Digital Strategy Division and other departments (job rotation), and developing human resources who can utilize digital technology.
Inventory Management System ZAICON3
In the past, the person in charge of purchasing predicted the demand for each Logistic Centers based on monthly sales results using intuition and experience, and placed orders manually, but the accuracy is limited. As a result, branch offices and Logistic Centers experienced lost opportunities and delayed immediate delivery due to shortages. The system that solves this problem is the inventory management system "ZAICON3". For each 500,000 items, it performs data analysis using AI based on the order record from dealers, calculate and forecast demand, and greatly automate the work of the purchasing staff. As a result, not only operational efficiency but also inventory hit rate is improved.
inventory hit rate 92.1%as of the end of December 2023
(Ration of products delivered from our company stock among our total number of orders.)
Automatic Product Stocking System
Until now, we have systematized "automatic product adoption" that analyzes the sales performance data of products that have been adopted based on the experience of the person in charge, and immediately stocks them when it is determined that they are being sold regularly. As a result, the work that used to take up to one year was shortened to three months, realizing a significant shortening of the process. Automated inventory improves the level of service to our customers and leads to more efficient operations.
Responding to security risks
Cyberattack methods are evolving and becoming more sophisticated on a daily basis, so we will continue to strengthen our security measures in order to maintain a safe and secure environment.
