Ascend Co., Ltd. Approaching the forefront of “CLO establishment”, an important measure to save the logistics crisis

[Ascend Co., Ltd.] Approaching the forefront of “CLO installation”, an important measure to save the logistics crisis ​
Ascend Co., Ltd. Press release: November 11, 2024 Approaching the forefront of “CLO establishment”, an important measure to save the logistics crisis Representative Kusaka will serve as a facilitator at the “CLO Council” (JPIC), which leads discussions on Chief Logistics Officers (CLOs) in Japan
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Ascend Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Mizuki Kusaka, hereinafter referred to as the “Company”), which promotes logistics DX, is participating in the second CLO consultation hosted by Physical Internet Center (hereinafter referred to as “JPIC”). We would like to inform you that our representative, Kusaka, will be the facilitator for the discussion regarding the future vision of “CLO” at the meeting. This discussion will involve central government ministries and agencies, including the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, as well as shipper companies and logistics-related companies, to discuss the missions and professional skills required of CLOs in order to realize resilient and sustainable logistics. This is a place for exchanging opinions. What is “CLO” (Chief Logistics Officer)? Although the logistics industry is the infrastructure of the Japanese economy, it is predicted that by 2030 it will no longer be possible to transport approximately one-third of the goods. From April 1st of this year, we entered the “2024 Logistics Problem” (*1), a serious situation where there are concerns that domestic economic activity may shrink due to a decline in
transportation volume. In response to this situation, measures have been taken at the national level, with the government launching the “Policy Package for Logistics Innovation” in June 2023 and the “Logistics Innovation Emergency Package” in October of the same year. In May 2024, the two major laws regarding domestic logistics, the Two Logistics Laws, were revised. As a result, shippers (*2) companies (above a certain size) will appoint a general logistics manager (CLO) to optimize logistics, improve productivity, and build sustainable logistics. This is what is required. In this regard, major industry organizations such as JPIC (*3) are actively proposing the mission and functions of CLOs. *1…A social issue where there is a shortage of transportation capacity due to the end of the exemption period for the overtime limit regulation that was set as a special exception for the transportation industry. *2…Refers to the client for logistics operations such as transportation and storage of products *3…Physical Internet Center, General Incorporated Association
(https://j-pic.or.jp/). A corporation whose purpose is to contribute to the stable supply of logistics and the reduction of environmental impact by realizing the physical Internet About us Established in March 2020 with the mission of “Unlocking the true value of logistics and supporting all industries.” Aiming to “realize the ideal management of transportation companies,” we provide Logix, a transportation management system that allows transportation companies to easily improve business efficiency and manage DX, regardless of the number of vehicles, and also provide support to companies such as the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. He is also responsible for surveying and analyzing the actual situation of the logistics industry for related ministries and agencies, and supports DX in the logistics industry from both macro policy recommendations and grassroots efforts. Representative director Mizuki Kusaka serves as a member of the JILS “Logistics Innovation Promotion Committee,” an expert member of the “Logistics Management Indicators Survey,” a director of the Transportation Digital Business Council (TDBC), and a lecturer on the All Japan Trucking Association DX course, promoting industry awareness. – Dedicated to development activities. Actively promotes information dissemination and recommendations regarding the mission and job functions of CLOs. “Logistics Future Forum 2024 “What is the role required of a logistics general manager? Expectations for a logistics general manager based on the results of the JILS survey”” lecture results, etc. Company HP: https://www.ascendlogi.co.jp/ Company information Head office location: 3rd floor, Tanaka
Conservation Building, 2-7-19 Ichigaya Sadohara-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Representative: Representative Director Mizuki Kusaka
Established: March 2020 Capital: 519 million yen Number of employees: 40 (including outsourced work) Business content: Development and provision of transportation management system LogiX, logistics consulting service Company HP: https://www.ascendlogi.co.jp/ Logix product description page: https://www.ascendlogi.co.jp/logix/ Recruitment information We are looking for people to work with us to solve problems in the logistics industry! Please see below for recruitment information. Recruitment page:
https://career.ascendlogi.co.jp/