Hitachi Transport, Japan Post team up in distribution ops.
TOKYO, July 28 Asia Pulse – Hitachi Transport System Ltd. (TSE:9086) announced Tuesday that it will partner with Japan Post to deliver cosmetics nationwide beginning in mid-August as part of the first corporate distribution tie-up with the postal entity.
From its distribution center in Sapporo, Hitachi Transport will oversee orders, manage inventory and handle packaging of Grefas Co. cosmetics.
Goods purchased through direct marketing programs and orders placed by retail outlets will be delivered using Japan Post’s Yu-Pack parcel service.
Hitachi Transport estimates that the business operation will grow to 70 million yen (USD630,000) in annual sales. The distribution alliance could grow to several hundred million yen annually pending final negotiations to create a similar arrangement for delivering items like information equipment.
The company, along with Nippon Express Co.provides comprehensive distribution services for corporations and has a sophisticated computer system for managing orders and inventory at its distribution centers.
(Nikkei) 28-07 1444
