Supply Chain & Logistics Consulting | NX GROUP (formerly NIPPON EXPRESS GROUP)

Analysis and Optimization of Logistics
Partnering with Our Customers to Provide Everything from Improvement Proposals to Implementation Support

With a history spanning over 60 years, the NX Group’s NX Logistics Research Institute and Consulting employs more than 50 specialist logistics consultants who support over 200 projects annually. Our consulting activities cover everything from on-site operations to management strategies, helping to optimize logistics and solve management issues. We engage in multifaceted analyses in a range of domains, offering comprehensive support extending from proposals for the best improvements to assisting with implementation.

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Features

Current Situation Analysis and Visualization of Issues
We conduct multifaceted analyses of the current situation in the target domain, covering everything from on-site operations to the management strategy level. We perform a comprehensive diagnosis of logistics networks, inventory placement, site functions, and transport efficiency, visualizing issues from data and onsite perspectives. This allows us to define the scope and targets for optimization.
Improvement Design and Proposals for Optimization Strategies
Working from analysis results, we formulate optimization strategies to lower costs, shorten lead times, improve quality, and reduce the environmental impact. We design effective measures for improvement, such as site reconfiguration, revisions to transport and delivery modes, improvements to operations, and restructuring of business strategies based on factors such as inventory.
Implementation Support and Evaluation of Effectiveness
Leveraging the operational capabilities and digital solutions expertise of the NX Group, we offer comprehensive support from the introduction of improvement measures through to their adoption and establishment. We evaluate the effectiveness of these measures using visualization tools and simulations, leading to ongoing improvements and maximization of managerial effectiveness.

Solutions

Consolidation of Logistics Sites and Support for M&A/Business Consolidation

We conduct detailed analyses of networks of logistics sites, supporting decision-making regarding relocation and consolidation of logistics sites, M&A, and business consolidation within the same company.
Additionally, we offer proposals for optimization of logistics systems and balance reduction of logistics costs with lower supply risks. These facilitate the construction of flexible, effective logistics systems in step with business growth.
Improvement of Transport and Delivery Networks

Optimization of transport and delivery routes, modes, and vehicle operation improves the balance between costs, lead times, and CO2 emissions. Using visualization and simulations based on real data, we streamline sustainable transport tailored to on-site requirements.
Improvements Within Logistics Centers

We visualize and analyze layouts, workflows, and operations within warehouses to identify bottlenecks. Combining automation, labor-saving, and digitalization solutions, we work to balance operational efficiency with quality.