[Bell System 24 Holdings Co., Ltd. / Bell System 24 Co., Ltd.] Innovators Lounge to learn about the front lines of business, “What is animal welfare for industrial animals? – What are the new trends that most Japanese people don’t know?” will be held on August 28th (Wednesday)
*Bell System 24 Holdings Co., Ltd. / Bell System 24 Co., Ltd.* Press release: August 22, 2024
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Innovators Lounge to learn about the front lines of business, “What is animal welfare for industrial animals? – What are the new trends that most Japanese people don’t know?” will be held on August 28th (Wednesday)
*~Learning online seminar where Bell System 24 welcomes pioneers from various industries as guests~*
Bell System 24 Co., Ltd. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo,
Representative Director and President Executive Officer: Kajiwara Hiroshi (hereinafter referred to as our company) will hold an online seminar on August 28th with the theme of animal welfare, titled “What is animal welfare* for industrial animals? ~ What is the new trend that most Japanese people do not know about?” It will be held on Sunday (Wednesday).
*Animal welfare refers to ensuring the comfort of livestock, improving productivity, and producing high-value-added livestock products that are safe and contribute to human health.
The Innovators Lounge, which is part of the series, welcomes innovators from various industries as guests every month, and provides a learning space in a casual atmosphere by covering themes related to our company, such as market trends and initiatives in new fields. It is held with the purpose of providing.
This time, we will use the launch of BUJIDAS, a service that prevents cows from having difficulty standing, which our company jointly announced with NTT Technocross Corporation in April of this year, to spread awareness of the importance of animal welfare. I am selecting a theme for this purpose.
Recently, interest in realizing a sustainable society is increasing, and Japan is also actively working on the SDGs, an international goal that aims to create a sustainable and better world by 2030. Animal welfare, which leads to reduced usage and environmental impact, is attracting attention. For example, in Europe, tourist farms have been set up to provide exposure to animal welfare, and animal welfare is included as part of education.
Therefore, this time, as an innovator researching animal welfare, we would like to introduce Professor Niimura of the Faculty of
Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, who is the editor of Japan’s first animal welfare textbook, “Animal Welfare Studies.”
We will welcome Mr. Tsuyoshi as a guest, and he will explain what animal welfare is, the background behind what it requires, and the current situation in Japan compared to Europe and other countries.
This seminar will provide clues for future business development not only for those involved in the livestock business, but also for those in charge of new business development and those in charge of the expansion phase of new businesses. is. Please join us.
* ■Target people*
・Those who are interested in animal welfare
・Agriculture/livestock related personnel
・People in the food industry
・Academics and students who study animal ethics and animal welfare ・Those who are interested in ethical consumption and sustainable food consumption
・Administrative officials and policy makers involved in animal welfare and agricultural policy
・Those who are interested in international relations and cultural comparisons, especially those who want to learn through comparisons with Europe and other countries.
・Businessmen interested in market development of high value-added products * ■Seminar overview*
* ・Date and time*: August 28, 2024 (Wednesday) 15:00-16:00
* ・Venue*: Online (Zoom)
*・Participation fee*: Free
* ・Application URL*:
https://www.solution.bell24.co.jp/ja/seminar/2024_0828_SP/?utm_source=release&utm_medium=prtimes * ・Program and speakers*:
* Mr. Tsuyoshi Niimura (Professor, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology) *
Graduated from Azabu University School of Veterinary Medicine and early completion of doctoral course at the same Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine. Currently a professor at the Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. His areas of expertise are systems behavioral biology and animal welfare. Received the Japan Agricultural Progress Award and the Young Scientist Award from the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. His major publications include Animal Welfare Studies (editor, Showado).
* Yuji Kawasaki (Director, Digital & Creative Bureau, Bell System 24 Co., Ltd.) *
At Bell System 24 Co., Ltd., a major BPO operator in Japan, I was engaged in designing and implementing customer experiences for various clients such as government, banks, and IT industries.
Since 2021, he has been promoting “people-oriented DX” at the company, and from 2023, he will also be in charge of promoting sales
enablement. Participated in numerous IT-related events.
* About Bell System 24 Company URL: * * https://www.bell24.co.jp/*
In 1982, we launched Japan’s first full-scale call center service. Since then, we have developed a wide range of outsourcing businesses centered on contact centers, which are the point of contact between companies and consumers, and have created a standard model for the industry. Based on the operational knowledge we have cultivated by combining the power of “people” and “technology,” we develop and provide a variety of solutions, achieving our purpose of “supporting the enrichment of society through innovation and communication.” We will make this a reality.
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