The pressing issues in the transportation industry - the 2024 problem - efforts to address the labor shortage.
In the logistics industry, the following measures are being considered in response to the 2024 issue: 1. Improvement of working conditions Measures to improve drivers' working conditions include correcting long working hours, ensuring rest periods, and managing drivers' health. Additionally, the introduction of machinery that allows for easier handling of cargo, as well as parental leave and reduced working hours systems, are being implemented to create a work environment that is accessible to everyone, including women and the elderly, and to secure human resources. 2. Promotion of driver training and recruitment This includes providing attractive working styles for younger individuals, women, and foreigners, as well as setting appropriate wage levels. 3. Efficiency through IT implementation and utilization of autonomous driving technology To improve operational efficiency through IT systems, initiatives such as systematizing truck loading and unloading reservations, reception, and calls to reduce waiting times have been reported. The use of AI for matching to develop optimal delivery plans and the standardization of dispatch operations utilizing the cloud are among the reported efforts. With advancements in autonomous driving technology in the future, the realization of a driverless delivery system could potentially resolve the driver shortage. Flexible adaptability will be required.
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At our company, SY Link, we have a variety of achievements in supporting digital transformation (DX), ranging from streamlining detailed Excel analog tasks for office staff to replacing aging core systems and large-scale development projects. First, please feel free to share your company's challenges with us. We will provide advice on what improvement proposals may be effective. If you have concerns about DX in logistics, please contact SY Link. https://sy-link.jp/
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To the transportation company with 200 vehicles: Over the course of about a year and a half, we implemented a replacement of the aging core system. ■Challenges We were operating a core system that had been customized over many years to fit our business using on-premises tools. However, we faced significant security issues as the tool's support period had expired and the person responsible for customization was no longer available. On the other hand, due to the functionality that matched our business needs, making a complete change to new tools would place a heavy burden on the field. ■Results of S.Y. Link's Response We transitioned the existing core system to the cloud, identified necessary functions, and replaced it with a system that is simple, minimizes confusion in the field, and has high security. Although we struggled to understand the specialized business flows in the field, we developed a user-friendly system, eliminated unnecessary tasks such as duplicate registrations, and removed unnecessary functions, significantly contributing to the efficiency of the field operations.
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We primarily operate a 3PL business without our own trucks and solve logistics-related issues. ◆ Comprehensive Support for Logistics Business We manage all operations related to logistics comprehensively and build "strong logistics." We also support the development of new sales channels and new services. ◆ Logistics Cost Optimization Consulting We analyze the trends in the industry where our client companies operate and propose comprehensive logistics improvements, not just in terms of cost. ◆ Digitalization Consulting We propose the automation of tasks related to logistics using various IT tools, including our own developed software. This is expected to improve operational efficiency and enhance logistics quality.
