[MonotaRO Co., Ltd.] MonotaRO concludes agreement with Ishikawa Prefecture for supplies during disasters
MonotaRO Co., Ltd. Press release: October 1, 2024 Monotaro concludes agreement with Ishikawa Prefecture to supply supplies during disasters ～Aiming to quickly and reliably supply supplies needed by disaster areas～
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MonotaRO Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka, President: Saya Tamura, hereinafter referred to as MonotaRO), which operates the online store “Monotaro” that supports the field, has entered into an agreement with Ishikawa Prefecture regarding the supply of daily necessities during disasters. ” was concluded on October 1, 2024. This agreement aims to quickly and reliably supply the supplies needed by disaster-affected areas. Background of the agreement In response to the 2020 Noto Peninsula Earthquake, our company received a request from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to supply supplies on January 2, immediately after the earthquake, and procured and shipped supplies in response to requests from the affected sites. We have set up a hotline to work closely with ministries and local governments, and through a system centered on the logistics and customer support departments, we are working with suppliers and delivery companies to provide rubber gloves, work gloves, and polyester gloves. We were able to quickly supply necessary supplies, mainly protective equipment such as bags, and disaster prevention, cleaning, and hygiene supplies. The supplies needed for disaster relief, not just immediately after a disaster, but also for life in evacuation centers and recovery efforts, change from moment to moment. In the disaster-stricken areas, supplies are needed to open evacuation centers as soon as possible, and it is also important to ensure a sanitary environment when living in evacuation centers. In this way, the supplies needed will continue to change depending on the situation. The indirect materials we handle for business offices include many products that fall under the category of various relief supplies that flexibly respond to changes during disasters. In addition, our company has a track record of supplying supplies during disasters, and we also supplied supplies to the affected areas during the 2020 Noto Peninsula Earthquake. Based on these achievements, we have concluded an agreement regarding the supply of daily necessities during disasters. Our company provided supplies during the heavy rains on the Noto Peninsula in September 2020, and will continue to strive to quickly and reliably supply daily necessities in times of disaster. Contents of the “Agreement on the supply of daily necessities in times of disaster” Under this agreement, in the event that an earthquake, wind, flood, or other disaster occurs or is at risk of occurring within Ishikawa Prefecture, the prefecture and our company will work together based on the Ishikawa Prefecture Regional Disaster Prevention Plan to promptly and smoothly distribute the products we handle. Necessary matters have been agreed upon to supply to the disaster-stricken areas. In addition, Ishikawa Prefecture and the Company will exchange
information during normal times regarding mutual communication systems and the supply of daily necessities, etc., in order to prepare for a smooth response in the event of a disaster. [Example of eligible daily necessities] ・Clothing: Blankets, underwear (underwear), socks ・Daily necessities: disposable chopsticks, paper cups, paper plates, plastic buckets, plastic tanks, flashlights, batteries, garbage bags, detergent/soap, toilet paper ・Other: Items to be specified on a case-by-case basis after consultation between both parties As an indirect materials procurement platform, we will continue to quickly supply materials to those who need them, leveraging our strengths in having a wide variety of products in stock and our own logistics base, and will continue to contribute to the recovery of disaster-stricken areas. I’m going. ■About MonotaRO Co., Ltd. (Head office: Kita-ku, Osaka, Representative Executive Officer and President: Sakuya Tamura, URL:
https://corp.monotaro.com/ ) We handle approximately 22.99 million indirect materials needed at sites and factories, ranging from industrial materials such as cutting tools and abrasives to
automobile-related products, construction supplies, and office supplies. We have registered customers from a variety of industries, including manufacturing, the automobile industry, construction work, restaurants, medical care, and education. *“Indirect materials” refers to all materials used at business sites, excluding “direct materials” such as raw materials and parts that become the final product, from manufacturing materials such as cutting tools and abrasives to packaging and We offer a wide range of services, including repairs, cleaning, safety, and office supplies.
