We Will Begin Offering Yards Solely for Shippers
Hello, I’m Ichiki of Sync Logistics. In this issue, I’d like to share our company’s efforts in opening yards solely for shippers which we are preparing for expansion nationwide.
■The “Best By” date of our current services
Our company’s origins lie in yard operations centered on container vanning, but I’ve begun to feel that it is becoming more and more difficult to provide value that satisfies each one of our clients (shippers). The reason for this is that our clients’ businesses have become increasingly diversified since COVID-19, and their logistics and logistics provider needs have also become segmented. It feels as if the “best by” date of our current services is fast approaching.
In fact, when I asked each of our clients about their vision for their businesses, I found that their business policies differ. I realized that even though they are in the same used car export industry, if the goals and business models of each client vary, our company should also change the services we provide.
After thinking of how to increase the value we provide to our various clients, I came up with the idea of creating specific yards for the exclusive use of shippers.
■The advantages of yards solely for shippers
A yard for the exclusive use of shippers is a service that provides the necessary land and functions tailor-made to a client’s business model. Until now, many clients have shared one yard, but clients can now secure the yard space they need for their own exclusive use.
Because of this,
- there is no need to worry about yard availability or capacity,
- the appropriate amount of photographing, repairs, inspections, and other functions will be provided speedily,
- and it will be easier to take on new logistical initiatives.
Such advantages will allow increased inventory turnover by speeding up logistics. Speeding up logistics can create a virtuous cycle – increasing the number of cars for export leads to expanded market share and profits, and higher end user satisfaction levels at the destination.
By fully utilizing dedicated yards, I believe our clients will be able to promote their businesses exactly as they have envisioned. We will also proactively offer our logistics expertise and ideas in order to achieve that vision. We can also modify the lot space and workload depending on cargo volume for export.
■Achieving the same goals
In order to create the most functional and user-friendly dedicated yards and ensure their smooth operation, it is important for clients to share their vision for the future and their goals with us. By understanding our clients’ ideas such as what kind of company they wish to be or how much they want to expand their business, it will be easier for us to anticipate their needs and create support structures for them.
Among our clients, we have partners with whom we have built mid to long-term relationships based on trust, and they have shared their business plans with us. I feel that we are able to build trust-based relationships focused on the same goals by communicating with clients not only during busy periods, but even on regular days. I believe that such positive, collaborative relationships encourage our clients’ business growth and support the realization of their vision.
We are working hard on making yards solely for shippers available at all of our locations nationwide. If you are interested, please contact us.
Thank you for your time.
