Shopify Japan Co., Ltd.
Yamato Transport now supports Shopify app “Plus Shipping”
By collaborating with the three major delivery companies in Japan, we select the most suitable delivery service to improve the efficiency of delivery operations and reduce costs.
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Shopify Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Country Manager: Makoto Taihara; hereinafter referred to as “Shopify”) is the Japanese subsidiary of Shopify, one of the world’s largest commerce platforms. Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda, Tokyo) In partnership with Mitsui & Co., Ltd., President: Kenichi Hori, Plus Shipping (https://apps.shopify.com/plusshipping) is a service provided to Shopify businesses to help streamline delivery operations. We would like to inform you that Yamato Transport Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Yamato Transport”) will newly respond to the following. This service is scheduled to be available from April 2024.
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Plus Shipping is the only delivery service in Japan that allows e-commerce businesses to complete online shipping operations from delivery orders to payment of shipping fees, and is a Shopify app developed and operated by Mitsui & Co. for Shopify businesses. . Utilizing the DX knowledge and years of experience in the logistics business that Mitsui & Co. has cultivated up to now, Japan Post Co., Ltd. (https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000096.000034630.html) will start operating in October 2022. Since July 2023, we have been providing services in collaboration with Sagawa Express Co., Ltd. (https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000113.000034630.html) with this app. By linking Yamato Transport’s services with this app, Shopify businesses can select the optimal delivery service from among the delivery services provided by Japan’s three major delivery companies, depending on the package to be delivered, and handle delivery tasks that tend to be complicated. This will improve efficiency and reduce costs.
With Plus Shipping, Shopify businesses can select the delivery service that is suitable for their packages without entering into individual contracts with delivery companies, and in conjunction with the Shopify management screen, they can manage everything from purchasing and printing shipping labels, to shipping orders, and delivery dates and times. We enable DX delivery operations (electronic
ordering/electronic payment), including specifying and tracking number linkage, sending shipping notification emails, and paying shipping fees by credit card. We also support electronic issuance of invoices eligible for the invoice system.
Now, with Yamato Transport supporting Plus Shipping, you will be able to choose the size of your package from letter size to large size, the temperature range of your package from room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen, and you will also be able to pick up your package face-to-face. You will be able to choose whether to pick it up or have it delivered.
According to a track record survey by Mitsui & Co., the introduction of this service has reduced the time and process required for in-house delivery operations by up to 93% (Note 1), making it easier and faster to deliver packages sold on e-commerce sites to buyers. The results show that we are able to deliver to.
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In the domestic market, the “2024 problem (Note 2)” in the logistics industry is causing a decrease in delivery capacity and rising prices. Under such circumstances, Plus Shipping not only allows customers to complete their delivery orders online, but also offers special shipping charges and the option to freely choose a delivery company, which is achieved by Mitsui & Co., Ltd.’s bundling of e-commerce deliveries. We aim to improve the operational efficiency of e-commerce businesses and delivery companies and contribute to the further development of the domestic e-commerce market.
(Note 1) Research by Mitsui & Co.: Compared to using other delivery apps, after introducing this service, users’ in-house delivery work was reduced from 10 steps to 3 steps, and from 15 minutes to 1 minute (up to 93%). There are cases where
(Note 2) From April 2024, the 960-hour overtime limit regulation for truck drivers and the revised improvement standard notification will be applied, resulting in shorter working hours and a shortage of transportation capacity, resulting in higher shipping costs and a shortage of truck drivers. The possibility that things will not be able to be transported is called the 2024 logistics problem. Reference materials:
● The Shopify app “Plus Shipping” can be downloaded and used from the Shopify App Store (https://apps.shopify.com/plusshipping)
● For more information on “Plus Shipping”, please see here:
https://plus-shipping.com/
■About Shopify Founded in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Shopify provides a world-class commerce platform and services essential to commerce. From entrepreneurs to small businesses to large corporations, we provide a single platform for commerce launches, marketing, expansion, and operations for retailers of all sizes. Operating in more than 175 countries around the world, with a mission of “better commerce experiences for everyone,” we offer platforms and services designed for speed, reliability, and security that enable online, in-store, or a combination of both. We will deliver a highly satisfying shopping experience that is close to customers around the world, no matter where they are.
For more information, please visit: https://www.shopify.com/jp More details about this release:
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