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[UPDATE]
Hiroshi Etani, CEO of Rakuten Logistics, has been confirmed as one of the event's panelists.

Event Overview:

With the continuing growth of e-commerce, the major players in the Japanese market are making significant investments in their supply chains. This is changing the face of logistics and retailing not only in Japan but also around the world. What are the current best practices for logistics & supply chain management in the e-commerce space? What is the link between supply chain strategy and business strategy? What are some of the common operating models and supply chain designs? Retailers, manufacturers, 3PLs and logistics real estate developers in Japan need to pay attention to these issues and they are becoming increasingly important to the e-commerce market.

Please join us as a panel of Japan's leading logistics, retail and e-commerce professionals present lessons from their experiences. This is an event that cannot be missed for anyone in the e-commerce, retail, logistics, or real estate sectors.

Moderator:
Matthew Zann – CEO, Bear Logi

Speakers:
1. Hiroshi Etani – CEO, Rakuten Logistics
2. Vlad Kolomizew – Director of Logistics, Toys"R"Us
3. Terry White – President & Representative Director, Neways
4. Paul McGarry – President & CEO, Goodman Japan

Hiroshi Etani: Hiroshi Etani started his business career in Itochu. Subsequently, he worked as Global Customer Director at DHL Global Customer Solutions and Sales Marketing & Customer Service Director at TNT Express Japan. In 2012, he moved to Rakuten where he was promoted to CEO at Rakuten Logistics on January 1, 2013. His main focus at Rakuten Logistics is the formation of the innovative B2B2C style e-commerce logistics platform.

Vlad Kolomizew: Vlad has 30 years of experience in retail, wholesale, fulfillment and 3PL operations. Currently he is the Director of Logistics for Toys"R"Us in Japan and is responsible for all domestic and import transportation & distribution operations, including highly automated, regional and satellite Distribution & Fulfillment Centers.

Terry White: Terry has been very active at the ACCJ for a few years. He has a wealth of experience in direct marketing and direct selling, and is currently Managing Director of Neways Japan. Terry has more than 20 years of experience in Japan.

Paul McGarry: Paul has overall executive responsibility for Goodman's operations in Japan. Paul has been living in Tokyo, Japan since 2007 and has over 17 years of real estate and finance experience.

Joe Peters, Chair
Pelham Higgins, Vice-Chair
ACCJ Direct Marketing Committee

Paul Winslow, Chair
Kiran S. Sethi, Vice-Chair
ACCJ Retail Committee

Note 1: This event is OFF THE RECORD.

Note 2: If you cancel after the stated deadline, the full meeting fee will be charged to your account. Sorry, no substitutions or walk-ins.

Note 3: If you are driving to Tokyo American Club, please inform the ACCJ in advance as arrangements must be made and a ¥1,000 parking fee will be applied.