-- Driving increased Supply Chain performance, optimizing logistics operations and strengthening Supply Chain resilience --
NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. (President: Satoshi Horikiri), has released "NX Lead Logistics Solutions" as a new service to orchestrate customers' supply chains.
[Background to development]
Supply chains have become increasingly complex in recent years due to factors such as frequent climate change-driven natural disasters, geopolitical risks, and the diversification of consumer needs spurred by innovations in digital technology. As a result, companies face numerous challenges that include changing Supply Chain's flows and transportation nodes, cumbersome information management, the need to optimize inventory management, and shorter lead times.
In response to these changes in the market environment as well as diversifying customer needs, the NX Group has launched "NX Lead Logistics Solutions," a new service that provides comprehensive logistics optimization by managing and centralizing information on supply chain processes and improving order management efficiency. The Group will provide this service to support its customers in reducing costs, improving operational efficiency, and building robust supply chains.
[Features of the service]
1.Control tower functions
NX Group comprehensively manages customers' end to end supply chains from an neutral perspective and formulates/executes optimal logistics plans from an objective standpoint.
2.Order management functions
A newly-developed digital platform is used to centrally manage order-receipt and order-placement information from supply chains, facilitating information sharing and improving operational efficiency.
3.Visualization functions
The service provides real-time visibility on the progress of orders and shipments as well as centralized access to information on various modes of transportation and different carriers.
4.Overall logistics process management and performance management functions
In this service NX Group reviews and optimizes the entire logistics process through effective KPI management and improvement activities.
5.Risk management and exception handling support functions
The service helps customers ensure business continuity during crises by promptly alerting them to foreseeable risks and unexpected events in their supply chains.
In the future, the Group plans to introduce technology-enabled demand forecasting and opportunity loss prevention functions to further reinforce its customers' supply chains.
The NX Group remains committed to supporting its customers by optimizing their supply chains through high-quality services and meticulous tailor-made solutions.
Inquiries about this release should be directed to
NX Lead Logistics Solutions team
Logistics Solution Division, NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC.
Email：nxhd-lsd-lls@nipponexpress.com
