■Logizard ＜4391＞ Company Overview

(1) Warehouse inventory management system “Logizard ZERO”

It is a system that accurately grasps the number of products (inventory) stored in warehouses using retail businesses, distribution businesses, and 3PL companies as customers, and realizes efficiency in warehouse work. “Accurate inventory management,” “prevention of erroneous shipments,” and “efficiency improvement (standardization) of warehouse work” are realized by reading all product movements with barcodes and physically managing them, from product arrival to shipment, return, and shelf movement within the warehouse. The main functions include a linkage function with material handling/logistics robots to achieve efficiency and labor saving at logistics sites, a product management function that manages expiration dates such as best before dates, etc., a bundled item management function that improves the accuracy and efficiency of repeat online shopping, an inventory/status inquiry function that enables inventory inquiries from storage locations and products, a security compatible function that can manage login passwords, etc., and store inventory management functions in cooperation with “Logizard ZERO-STORE” It spans. A handy terminal that reads barcodes is rented as an option, and it is also compatible with free battery replacement, same-day replacement of faulty machines, etc. In addition, stationary barcode readers, etc. are also provided as options, and optional functions are added as appropriate to improve customer convenience, and products are being enhanced.

Furthermore, a full support system with a dedicated support team, speedy implementation that can be introduced in as little as 1 month, and diverse cooperation with external systems are also strengths of this service. Since it can be linked with various external systems with minimal customization, customers can introduce services at low cost and in a short period of time. In particular, for 3PL companies that have to respond to tight schedules from shippers, the period until introduction is short, and safe and reliable service capability that can reliably operate the system until the shipping date specified by the shipper is an appeal point. Cooperation with external systems is progressing steadily, and in the 2024/6 fiscal year, the OMO/omnichannel* compatible EC platform “W2 Repeat,” the EC platform “W2 Repeat,” the cloud recording service “Safie,” the invoice issuing system “Ship&Co,” the SaaS EC construction platform “Futureshop,” and the inventory forecast/gross margin maximization tool “LTV- Cooperation with “Zaiko” etc. has been newly started. Also, in addition, demonstration tests for system collaboration with the cloud service “SmACo,” which visualizes warehouse operations, and the logistics warehouse report tool “Quick Loda,” have also begun, and we are continuously working to improve the convenience of the same service.

* Omni-Channel (Omni-Channel) is an environment where consumers can make seamless purchases at all (= omni) points of contact (= channel) when buying things. It is a state where consumers can purchase products without worrying about inventory numbers, point cards, etc., regardless of online (example: net shop) or offline (example: physical store) for each channel provided by the sales side, and can be provided with a “seamless purchasing experience.”

A specific application scenario is picking work when an order is received from a consumer. From “Logizard ZERO,” “The target product is second from the bottom of the shelf and third from the right. There are instructions such as “Please pack the same product and ship it to 00,” and accurate picking work is possible.

(2) Store inventory management system “LOGIZARD ZERO-STORE”

“Logizard ZERO-STORE” is a system that realizes the efficiency of inventory management in stores. There are three main functions: inventory management, POS cash register (options provided in cooperation with other companies' products), and analysis tools. The analysis tool has a function of automatically aggregating and analyzing sales at stores, and can be used to plan sales strategies. Useful functions for inventory management and POS registers are provided for each manager (headquarters) and business site (store). In inventory management, functions such as inventory management, sales management, and inventory management are provided for managers. For example, the headquarters can now centrally manage data from each business site, which is effective for efficient management and overall optimization of each business site. Sales and inventory registration functions using smartphones, and other store inventory inquiry functions that can check inventory at other stores in real time are provided for business establishments. These functions make it possible to improve the efficiency of store operations and respond quickly to consumers.

POS cash registers are provided in cooperation with settlement business support services using tablet terminals. In addition to basic cash register functions such as credit card processing, there are functions such as unit price changes such as discounts, receipt printing, and transmission of store sales data to headquarters. It is also easy to link with peripheral devices such as receipt printers and handy terminals, and is also characterized by high versatility. The fact that it can be introduced at a low cost is also attractive. Since services can be received via the cloud with a tablet terminal instead of an expensive POS cash register, even small to medium enterprises can easily install it. Cooperation with the high-performance cloud POS cash register “smart cash register” began in 2023/9, improving customer convenience and appeal of the same system. Also, introduction in a short period of time and a full support system, etc. are also one of the factors that are supported by customers in the same way as other services.

As a specific application scenario, when an inquiry about product inventory is received from a consumer, inventory can be confirmed with a smartphone, and when there is stock, it is possible to confirm which shelf in the backyard is on, etc., making it possible to respond quickly to consumers.

(3) OMO support system “Logizard OCE”

“Logizard OCE” is a system that supports customer omnichannel. By cooperating with the company's “LOGIZARD ZERO” and “LOGIZARD ZERO-STORE,” it is possible to realize optimal shipment/delivery for each consumer by utilizing unified store/warehouse data. By centrally managing inventory, it also contributes to the smooth operation of an omnichannel strategy that comprehensively utilizes multiple channels. Another feature is that the above functions can be utilized by connecting to WMS provided by other companies. As demand for OMO marketing increases, we believe that demand for this system will continue to be steady in the future.

As a specific application scenario, when an order is placed from a consumer via EC, it is possible to check the store/warehouse where the target product is in stock and determine where delivery is most efficient.

(4) Fee structure and sales channels

Of “Logizard ZERO,” “Logizard ZERO STORE,” and “Logizard OCE,” monthly fixed fees and monthly pay-as-you-go fees can be selected for “Logizard ZERO,” and monthly fixed fees can be selected for “Logizard ZERO STORE” and “Logizard OCE,” and can be used according to the business characteristics of the customer or customer's shipper. Cooperation with an external system can be used without additional development by adding an option fee with an application provided by an application partner. It is a profit model that can raise stable profits with cloud services while also being able to upsell through options, etc.

Sales channels include direct sales by the company and sales activities through agents. Agencies are divided into application partners that develop and sell systems linked to the “Logizard” series, and sales partners such as agents. Application partners include companies that develop EC support systems, order management systems, etc., such as GMO Makeshop Co., Ltd.

(Written by FISCO Visiting Analyst Yoichiro Shimizu)