Logistics Support Business Unit
Corporate Profile

LOGISTICS SUPPORTAs a high-performance composite trading company,
we oﬀer full support for the optimization and operation of global supply chains
Through Supply Chain Management (SCM), we aim to optimize the entire range of corporate activities, including
procurement, production, and sales.
Developing and ﬁnding innovative ways to implement SCM is a particularly critical challenge in the manufacturingindustry.
Supply chains are precisely the area where NX Shoji demonstrates its true value. We offer a one-stop solution for awide range of logistics services. These include proposals for optimal logistics systems, provision of export packing,just-in-time (JIT) delivery, as well as commercial distribution services like international procurement, import-export
operations, and logistics insurance. This enhances the optimization and operation of global supply chains, bringing
various beneﬁts to our customersʼ businesses.

A One-Stop Solution＜Commercial Distribution Support＞

Procurement

Logistics equipment sales
Selling a variety of logistics
to streamline logistics.

equipment internationallyProduction

Product acquisition

Logistics insurance

Improving customers' cash ﬂowby incorporating products into
NX Shoji resources in commercial distribution channels

Offering insurance products thatcover various logistics risks, including accidents and losses.

Sales

Land transport

Land transport（Rail & truck）

Sea transport

Air transport（Rail & truck）

JIT delivery

Storage and warehousing

Development and sales of materials and containers

Packaging design

Storage and warehousing

Vehicles and equipment

Just-in-time deliver y of par ts
and materials to meet production line demands.

Storing par ts and materials inGroup warehouses and Vendor
Managed Inventory (VMI) for
inventory-free production sites.
This allows customers to adapt
flexibly to the changes in production schedules.

Developing and selling new materials and containers, such asreusable returnable containers,
helping to reduce logistics costs.

Designing optimal packagings
depend on product characteristics and transportation conditions. Reducing environmental
impac t with a focus on more
efﬁcient packing operations andresource-saving packaging.

Storing produc t s in Group
warehouses allows timely shipping based on market and othersales-side information.

Maint aining various trailer s ,containers, heavy machiner y,and construction equipment nationwide through our network ofequipment plants.

＜Logistics Support＞

Distribution processing

PackagingSpecial vehicle development and manufacturing

Providing fuelAssembling consolidated partsand materials. Delivering products in the customerʼs desired
form and quality, at the desired
time and place, while eliminating inefﬁciencies in the customerʼs production logistics.

L e ve r aging o ur e x p e r tis e inproduc tion logis tics and implementing optimal packaging
operations for improved transportation efﬁciency and reduced
costs. Handling a wide range ofproducts, from mass-producedto custom items.

D e si g nin g a n d m a n u f a c t u ring special vehicles and bodymountings to meet customer
needs. Developing and manufacturing non-vehicle containers
and produc ts for special purposes.

Supplying petroleum, LP gas,and other fuels for ships, forklifts, vehicles used for transport,etc.

Sea transport

Japan, Asia, Europe / US

Import-export operations
Handling complicated customs
procedures and set tlement
services for procured parts andmaterials.
Providing the integrated
logistics ser vices nece s s a r y f o r i m p o r texport activities.

Delivery destination

Suppliers

Japan, Asia, Europe / US

Air transport

International procurement
Utilizing our global network andextensive informational resources to support the procurementof parts and materials.

Providing services that synchronize and integrate with customer business
NX Shoji offers a one-stop solution for both commercial and logistics services, covering the entire supply chain process.
This comprehensive approach allows supply chains to synchronize seamlessly and integrate with our customersʼ business operations for optimal effectiveness.
23Logistics begins with packaging solutions. Our expertise in packaging
technology supports logistics worldwide.
From machine tools to semiconductor equipment, we offer optimal packaging solutions based on
our proven track record and years of experience.
Our network of bases covers ﬁve major trading ports, which ensures smooth shipping.
Transportation
planning

Receiving

Packaging
Crate
design manufacturing Packaging

Loading into containers(vanning)

Mass Products Logistics

Machinery, Plant, and Other items Package

Machinery and equipment packaging

Mass product ﬂow/parts packaging
Our logistics system fully integrates and synchronizes with our customersʼ supply chains.
PackagingdesignReceivingcargo

Inventory
controlInterior
packagingExterior
packaging

Shipping

Export packaging

Dismantling, removal,transport Unpacking
and installation（Ancillary services）

Dismantling

removal,transport

From Japan to Unpacking
destination

Carrying in Installation

Export packaging

NX Shojiʼs machinery and equipment packaging

Leveraging our many years of experience and track record
as professionals in logistics and packaging, we offer optimal
solutions that are taken into account product characteristics,
transportation mode and environment, loading and storage
conditions, and packaging objectives.

The relocation of production and plant equipment is a complex and challenging transportation task. We handle thepackaging and transportation of extensive range of items.

The range of items we handle spans from screws, bolts, andnuts to ﬁnished products. We leverage our specialized expertiseas professionals, along with highly efﬁcient, top-quality operations that let us offer optimal solutions tailored to our customersʼ needs. This includes everything from product reception,
packaging, and transportation to local delivery, which provides
signiﬁcant beneﬁts to our customersʼ businesses.

NX Shojiʼs mass-produced parts packaging
NX Shoji has over half a century of packaging experience, and is particularly adept with automotive parts. We offer packaging solutions and logistics services tailored to the speciﬁc requirements of our customersʼ products.

Heavy machinery and construction equipment parts

Equipment dismantling and installation services
We provide total planning based on equipment characteristics, dismantling workload, and optimal loading and packaging methods,
holding meetings and preliminary inspections in Japan to facilitate the process.
We consider transportation options like container ships, conventional ships, RORO (roll-on/roll-off ) ships, and air freight, then propose the best transportation routes from removal to delivery.
When commencing operations, we dispatch installation experts to the site. They provide full support and ensure safety, quality, andadherence to schedules.

Aircraft parts

Electrical parts

Making great improvements
NX Shoji does more than just package goods. Our services offer optimal packaging and loading efﬁciency, basedon container layout design and meticulously modularized interior and exterior speciﬁcations. This is tailored tothe characteristics of the parts and logistics requirements, with batch packaging, individual part packaging, anddestination-speciﬁc demands.
BeforeDismantling

Removal

Export packaging

Automotive parts

After

ExportSwitching from reinforced cardboard to steel crates led to an increase in packaging material costs. However, thechange also improved container loading efﬁciency, successfully reducing transportation costs per product unit.
Import4

Unpacking

Carrying inInstallation

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Our integrated system lets us manage everything from warehousing toshipping.
Establishing satellite warehouses near our customersʼ factories means we can supply productionlines with just what they need, when they need it.
Leveraging our extensive expertise, we ensure efficient picking processes and effective inventory
management.
Customers’
overseasplantsDevanning

Inspection

Warehousing

Storage

Picking

Shipping

System Development

Production and Physical Distribution

Production logistics

System development
NX Shoji creates custom systems tailored to our customersʼ specific logistics needs, ensuring efﬁciency and reliability in packaging and quality.
Our engineers develop systems that directly integrate with operational processes. We offer comprehensive packages, with systems and workﬂows tailored to customer product management, providing
the most effective solutions swiftly and affordably.

Customers’ plantsin Japan〈 Solutions for systematizing work management 〉
ReceivingIntegration
with arrivaland shipping
schedules

Customers can outsource in-factory logistics and inspection processes (such as cargo conversion and subcomponent assembly) to our satellite warehouses.
This reduces administrative tasks for our customers, allowing them to focus more on production, leading toincreased productivity and a reduction in factory space usage.

Picking
Dispatch labels
Shipping instructions

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Processing warehousing with a
specialized logistics terminal

Checking arrivals
with a specializedlogistics terminal

Our system

NX Shojiʼs warehousing services

Customer system

・Reconciliation work ・Performance management (incoming and outgoing)・On-site location management ・Process progress management by product, etc.

Warehousing

・Obtaining operational performance data for all processes
・Prevention of shipping errors and shortages
・Real-time monitoring of inventory and work progress

ShippingIntegration
with shipping
dataConsolidating cargo

Repackaging

Shipping instructions
Shipping labels
Shipping labels
Shipping labels

Sorting and repackaging

Sub-assembly Post-sub-process

90 pieces / box

S

60PC

30PCSS
30PC
60PC
90 pieces / boxSinspection and sortingOK

60 pieces / boxNG

60 pieces / box

60 pieces / box

Export packaging
Optimal packaging for the mode of transportation

Delivery for productionin the most efﬁcient order and combination

Knocked-down(KD) parts

Machinery andequipment

Cartoninteriors

Reinforced
cardboardpallet boxes

Barrierpackaging

Wooden crates
for export

Items ship in a packaging format that meets delivery and production requirements.

Products received in procurement packaging

In quantities optimal for production

Rapid implementation

Flexibly adapt to changes on-site

Direct communication between logistics managers knowledgeable about customersʼ on-site operations and our inhouse engineers, without involving third parties, lets us
develop and implement systems much more quickly.

We are able to update systems efficiently and flexibly byleveraging our proprietary development capabilities tomeet the needs of customers and ever-changing work environments, including work processes, cargo handling, andtransportation routes.

ReceivingWarehousing

Supplemental
services

Picking

・Data import

6Shipping

New functions

・Inventory (stocktaking)・Data access and provision ・Master data management

Centralized management system

Afﬁnity with warehouse automation

We manage systems through a dedicated network centeredon our head office, enabling us to respond to issues likesystem malfunctions, handle operational queries, and makeminor system updates without interrupting workﬂows.

We deal with a wide range of material handling equipment
and can integrate with various IT-based material handlingsystems used by other companies, including warehouse automation devices used in automated warehouse systems andautomatic picking devices.
We also have the ﬂexibility to incorporate automatic identiﬁcation technolo1234567890
gies (IC tags, 2D codes, OCR, etc.).

Additional services: Label replacement, kitting, etc.

Standard
warehousing
facilities

Repackaging

NX Shoji Intranet

NX Shoji
Warehousing

Storage

Warehousing

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Technical Innovation

Technology development
Our company constantly explores new technologies and fields to meet
diverse needs and create greater added value.

In the constantly evolving logistics environment, we focus on prioritizing efﬁciency and standardization in addition to handling large volume at high speeds.
We promise to meet our customersʼ needs, adapt to more precise and delicate products, enhance
security at production and sales sites, reduce inventory, shorten lead times, supply a wide variety ofproducts in small batches, and much more.

Automatic crate-making machines

Radio-frequency identiﬁcation(RFID)

Optical character recognition(OCR)

Component identiﬁcation machines

Automatic crate manufacturing and uniform manufacturing quality

Automatic identiﬁcation technology allowing efﬁcientvisualization of inventory for asset management

Eliminating human error with OCR

Eliminating human error with machine identiﬁcation

distance
sensorcameraWe are able to make wooden crates without manual labor with a pre-programmed manufacturing
process. It is particularly effective in making crates
for mass-produced items in sizes suitable for sea
freight containers.
This not only supplements labor, but also contributes to improved precision, consistent quality, andenhanced safety.

We use RFID systems to manage inventory ofessential material handling equipment used inproduction activities, including trolleys and large
quantities of plastic storage crates and pallets. RFID
is able to read multiple tags at once, streamline
operations and help quick identification of bottlenecks. This helps lower our customersʼ costs by
reducing the need for unplanned purchases.

OCR can make itpossible to digitize
printed or handwritten information.
This technology enable automatic inputof data, which prevent misspelling and misloading.

Using component identification machines in theinspection process for similar parts helps eliminate
misidentiﬁcation.
This reduces time-consuming verification tasks
such as visual checks with sample parts or gauges.

Laser engraving machines

ATMIC(product measurement app)

Digital work analysis

Automatic counting machines

Asset management through laser marking

Seamless wooden crate design

Improving efﬁciency and quality through standardizing
work processes

Automating counting operations to improve quality andefﬁciency

Video analysis helps us eliminate work inefﬁciencies and inconsistencies.
Standardizing the expertise of highly experienced
workers helps reduce costs and deliver uniformquality.

Accurate and efﬁcient counting is enabled by line
sensors that instantly identify parts according totheir shapes.
Line sensors can work properly even in case of existence of individual differences in weight, whichscale-based weighing systems can't work properly.

Data sharing
By imprinting lot numbers, manufacturing facility
symbols, and similar markings on materials likemetal, steel, plastic, and rubber, we are able to custom customersʼ assets, while aiding traceability andpreventing counterfeits.

8Specialized system installed on tablets boosts efficiency
when taking measurements.
Viewing the product on the tablet allows immediate measurements and calculations for strength requirements, centerof gravity, and wood conﬁguration.
This allows an accurate and swift design process.
We draw on our extensive expertise to provide high-quality,
customized wooden crates that meet product speciﬁcations.

9Warehouse Total Solution

New warehouse proposed by NX Shoji

Drone delivery
ドローン配送Automatedventilation systems
自動換気システム

WMS / WES / WCS

Mobileracking
移動ラック
Automatedracking
自動ラック

CoordinationAGV

NX Shojiʼs services covers the logistics ﬁeld in its entirety. From procurement of goods to implementation
and after-sales service, we respond to our customersʼ
needs, and assist in creating better environments.

WMS

WES

WCS

Warehouse Managament
SystemWarehouse Execution
SystemWarehouse Control
SystemWarehouse operations
and inventory
management

In-warehouse workand facility control

In-warehousefacility control

Systems
At the time of product installations, we recommend themost suitable warehouse management systems (WMS)
for speciﬁc operations, as well as warehouse execution
systems (WES) and warehouse control systems (WCS)
to enhance quality and reduce labor.

Automated
sorting自動仕分け
Dual-temperature
control vehicles
２温度帯管理車両

LEDlighting
LED
照明

Emergency
power generation equipment
非常用発電設備

Thermalinsulation coatingery
遮熱塗料

Operation
Autonomous forklifts
無人フォークリフト

Leveraging our track record and extensive experiencein Japan and internationally, our staff provide training
and services tailored to our customersʼ needs.

We oﬀer a one-stop service for everything from new warehouse planning to launch, facility operation, and renovation work.
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Trading Service

Sample service ﬂow (export)

Trading service

Customers（Japan）

Suppliers（Japan）

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Integrated commercial and logistics services
One-stop service via local subsidiaries
Cost transparency

NX Shojiʼs Global SCM Support Services

Providing services tailored to customer needs in international business transactions◎ Order placement, receiving, settlement (foreign currency transactions, contract conclusion), delivery scheduling, exporter/importer support, transportation arrangements, inventory management※There are some products we do not handle, including food, pharmaceuticals, and hazardous materials.

Basic agreement

Suppliers
Pricing and quality control

Suppliers
Pricing and quality control

NX Shoji
OrderingInvoicing

Multiple companies

NX ShojiHead Oﬃce

NX Shoji’s
local overseas
Remittancesubsidiaries

・Payment/settlement operations

・Payment/settlement operations

・Delivery arrangements

・Delivery arrangements

・Export document preparation

・Delivery management（Japan）

NX Group

Multiple companies

NX Shojiʼs Services

Customized services to meet customer needs

・Support for importers andexporters
・Export document preparation
・Trade security management,
etc.

・Outsourcing procurement
operations (import/export
on behalf of the client)・Delivery scheduling・Handling partial deliveries
・Managing transportation
modesetc.

12International
operations

Inventorycontrol
・VMI support・Inventory reporting
・Stocktaking
・KPI reporting

Multiple locations

Factories overseas
where the customer
sells products

Multiple locations

NX Shoji solves its customersʼ challenges
through meticulous improvement
Our experience

Outsourcing
Deliverymanagement

Invoicing

NX Shoji provides a range of support for international transactions.
Here are some examples of what weʼve handled so far.

GlobalSCM
SupportImport/ExportOrdering

・Order placement and receiving operations ・Order placement and receiving operations

Suppliers

Logistics◇You have products and clients, but lack of experience and know-how in international trade◇You ﬁnd managing orders and payments/collections with multiple suppliers in Japan and internationally istoo complicated◇You want to install factory equipment overseas or regularly import/export consumables◇You want to convert ﬁ xed costs related to overseas transactions into variable costs by outsourcing according
to sales revenue◇You donʼt have a local subsidiary and are looking for exporters/importers◇ You want to import another companyʼs products or your own products produced overseas for market research purposes, but do not want to reveal your company name◇You want to import and export free goods and samples for purposes like new product development and testing

Commercial distribution

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Basic agreement

Factories overseas
where the customer
sells products

etc.

Order placement,receiving, andsettlement
・Quote acquisition/submission
・Order placement and receiving
・Settlement
・Currency exchange contracts
etc.

・International VMI support
・Local support for international clients
etc.

Machinery and production equipment ▶

Centralized management of factory equipment, from procurement to delivery and installation
Global parts ▶

Eﬀectively working with customersʼ increasingly diverse supply chains, including trilateral transactions
Electrical parts ▶

Import and sale of products manufactured overseas on behalf of customers
Maintenance/spare parts ▶

Managing and importing/exporting over 100,000 types of small-lot, high-mix parts.
13Logistics Support Business Unit
1-14-22 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8338 Japan
TEL：（03）6734‑8830

FAX：
（03）
6734‑8499
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