Phyz Holdings

Basic Information

Stock Code
9325
Industry
Warehousing and Transportation Related Business
Category Detail
Warehousing & Logistics
Prefecture
Osaka Prefecture
Establishment Year
October 2013
Listing Year
March 2017
Official Website
https://phyz.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Phyz Holdings is a holding company for logistics and warehousing based in Osaka, established in 2013. It has grown primarily centered on EC logistics and possesses competitive strength within the industry as a consolidated subsidiary of AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings.

Current Situation

Phyz Holdings recorded consolidated sales of approximately 23.7 billion yen and operating profit of approximately 1.1 billion yen in the fiscal year ended March 2023, maintaining stable growth. Its core EC logistics service provides operations for major EC companies, establishing competitive superiority through business efficiency improvements and enhanced service quality. In 2019, it transitioned to a holding company structure, promoting specialized delivery and warehousing business operations through subsidiaries. Since 2022, it has become a consolidated subsidiary of AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings, strengthening its management foundation through capital and business collaboration. It is advancing digitalization, introduction of logistics automation, and efforts to reduce environmental impact. Moving forward, against the backdrop of EC market growth, it positions surging logistics demand as a growth driver and aims for mid- to long-term business expansion. It is bolstering competitiveness through subsidiary integration and service expansion, while strengthening its customer base via provision of multifaceted logistics solutions.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Specialized in EC logistics services immediately after founding, achieving rapid growth.
  • Employee count expanded to approximately 590 as of March 2023.
  • History of transitioning from Tokyo Mothers Market to Standard Market listing.
  • Expanding business domains through collaboration with Maruwa Transportation Institutions Group.
  • Multiple subsidiaries independently operating in respective specialized fields.
  • Head office located in Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, strengthening urban logistics deployment.
  • Actively promoting efficiency in the labor-short logistics industry.
  • Early initiatives in environmentally responsive logistics.
  • Service provision closely linked to EC industry trends.
  • Focusing on corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities.

Hidden Connections

  • Built strategic relationship as top shareholder of AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings.
  • Shares industry-leading logistics technology through collaborations with major EC companies.
  • Connections to IT industry via subsidiary handling logistics IT solutions.
  • Participating in local industry logistics improvement projects in collaboration with local governments.
  • Participating in environmentally considerate logistics model projects sponsored by the Ministry of the Environment.
  • Contributing to working style reforms in the logistics industry through industry associations.
  • Strong ties to real estate industry through warehouse maintenance management business.
  • Contributing to strengthening overseas supply chains through international logistics business expansion.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Ongoing expansion of EC market demand
  • Acceleration of IT and automation technology adoption in logistics industry
  • Increasing demand for eco-logistics in response to strengthened environmental regulations
  • Strengthening of last-mile due to diversifying consumer needs
  • Business portfolio optimization via holding company structure
  • Expansion of regionally embedded new service development
  • Enhancement of international logistics and global supply chain strengthening
  • Rising demand for logistics cost reductions
  • Promotion of business efficiency technology adoption amid labor shortages
  • Advancement of sustainability-focused management style

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve consolidated sales exceeding 50 billion yen
  • 30% reduction in CO2 emissions across all operations
  • 40% improvement in logistics efficiency centered on IT and automation
  • Complete deployment of logistics services in major cities nationwide
  • Increase ratio of environmentally responsive warehouses to over 50%
  • Strengthen logistics solutions responding to diverse customer needs
  • Maintain employee satisfaction at 90% or higher
  • Enhance ongoing contribution programs to regional society
  • Create new businesses leveraging holding company structure
  • Maximize synergies between group companies

Business Segments

EC Logistics Outsourcing

Overview
Provides comprehensive outsourcing of warehouse and delivery operations for EC businesses.
Competitiveness
Abundant EC logistics know-how and optimized operations
Customers
  • Major EC companies
  • Mail-order businesses
  • Manufacturers
  • Retailers
  • Logistics companies
Products
  • Warehouse storage
  • Picking and packing
  • Delivery arrangements
  • Returns processing
  • Inventory management system

Warehouse Operations and Facility Leasing

Overview
Provides logistics warehouse leasing and facility operation services for diverse customers.
Competitiveness
Urban-proximate locations and comprehensive facility environments
Customers
  • Logistics companies
  • Manufacturers
  • Sales agents
  • Wholesalers
  • Third-party logistics providers
Products
  • Warehouse leasing
  • Logistics facility management
  • Storage services
  • Loading and unloading management
  • Logistics management

Delivery Services

Overview
Deploys high-quality transportation services accommodating diverse delivery needs.
Competitiveness
Rapid delivery network with regional closeness
Customers
  • Retail stores
  • Restaurant chains
  • Medical institutions
  • Mail-order users
  • Manufacturers
Products
  • Last-mile delivery
  • Regular route services
  • On-demand delivery
  • Temperature-controlled delivery
  • Same-day delivery

Logistics IT Solutions

Overview
Develops and provides IT solutions supporting logistics operation efficiency.
Competitiveness
Practical system design tailored to logistics sites
Customers
  • Logistics companies
  • EC businesses
  • Manufacturing
  • Distribution
  • Warehouse managers
Products
  • Warehouse management system
  • Transportation management system
  • Inventory management tools
  • Business optimization software
  • Data analysis services

Environmental and Eco Logistics Business

Overview
Logistics services and consulting aimed at reducing environmental impact.
Competitiveness
Expertise and track record in environmentally considerate logistics
Customers
  • Corporate logistics departments
  • Environmental groups
  • Local governments
  • Retail companies
  • Logistics companies
Products
  • Eco delivery services
  • Environmentally friendly warehouses
  • Waste management
  • Resource recycling logistics
  • CO2 reduction solutions

International Logistics Support

Overview
Provides advanced logistics solutions for international transactions.
Competitiveness
Multinational network and advanced customs clearance know-how
Customers
  • Importers and exporters
  • International EC businesses
  • Trading companies
  • Overseas manufacturing bases
  • Logistics transportation companies
Products
  • Import/export cargo management
  • International warehouse services
  • Customs clearance support
  • International delivery arrangements
  • Trade logistics consulting

Medical and Food Logistics

Overview
Medical and food logistics services emphasizing temperature control and quality maintenance.
Competitiveness
Compliance with standards and rigorous quality management system
Customers
  • Medical institutions
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • Food manufacturers
  • Health food businesses
  • Hospitals
Products
  • Temperature-controlled pharmaceutical delivery
  • Low-temperature food storage
  • Quality-controlled warehouses
  • Raw material logistics
  • Healthcare logistics services

Outsourced Logistics Operations

Overview
Efficiently handles overall customer logistics operations to achieve cost optimization.
Competitiveness
Flexible, high-quality business design and execution capabilities
Customers
  • Retail chains
  • EC businesses
  • Manufacturing
  • Food companies
  • Logistics providers
Products
  • Logistics management agency
  • Delivery outsourcing
  • Inventory management agency
  • Returns processing outsourcing
  • Operations proposals

Warehouse Equipment Maintenance Management

Overview
Provides equipment management services supporting safe warehouse operations.
Competitiveness
Rapid response capabilities and expertise based on extensive experience
Customers
  • Warehouse operators
  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics companies
  • Facility management companies
  • Real estate companies
Products
  • Equipment inspections
  • Maintenance management
  • Repair support
  • Emergency response
  • Equipment upgrade consulting

Moving and Relocation Logistics

Overview
Logistics services realizing smooth moves and relocations.
Competitiveness
Abundant know-how and safety management system
Customers
  • Corporations
  • Government offices
  • Individuals
  • Small and medium enterprises
  • Logistics intermediaries
Products
  • Office moving
  • Home moving
  • Business relocation
  • Logistics center relocation
  • Loading and unloading management

Information System Operations and Management

Overview
Support for stable operation and data protection of logistics-related systems.
Competitiveness
High IT operation skills and support system
Customers
  • Warehouse operators
  • EC companies
  • Logistics companies
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
Products
  • System maintenance
  • Data management
  • Operation support
  • Troubleshooting
  • Security management

Industrial Waste Transportation Services

Overview
Safely conducts collection and transportation of industrial waste from business sites.
Competitiveness
Reliable compliance with legal regulations
Customers
  • Manufacturing
  • Construction
  • Medical institutions
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • Local governments
Products
  • Waste collection
  • Collection and transportation
  • Waste processing support
  • Environmental management support
  • Regulatory compliance support

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • High expertise in EC logistics operations
  • Operational efficiency from holding company structure
  • Capital and business alliance with AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings
  • Flexible logistics solution provision capabilities
  • Urban-proximate warehouse locations
  • Comprehensive delivery network
  • Advanced IT system implementation and utilization
  • Proactive environmental initiatives
  • Specialized business development through multiple subsidiaries
  • Solid financial foundation

Competitive Advantages

  • Proven track record in one-stop logistics services for major EC companies
  • Efficient operations via latest logistics systems
  • Rapid response capabilities in last-mile delivery
  • Promotion of eco-logistics compliant with environmental regulations
  • High service quality achieving customer satisfaction
  • Full logistics outsourcing provision capabilities
  • Stable management base through capital alliances
  • Customer対応 via diverse warehouse leasing services
  • Integrated management capabilities for transportation and delivery services
  • Competitive edge from regionally embedded delivery network

Threats

  • Intensifying competition in EC market leading to price wars
  • Worsening labor shortages in the logistics industry
  • Risk of cost increases from rising fuel prices
  • Supply chain disruptions from novel infectious diseases, etc.
  • Rising operational costs due to strengthened regulations
  • Increasing costs for environmental regulation compliance
  • Competition in IT investment and automation from rivals
  • Risk of sudden large customer defection
  • Uncertainty in logistics demand due to economic fluctuations
  • Risk of system failures from cyber attacks

Innovations

2023: Capital and Business Alliance with AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings

Overview
Strengthening management foundation and creating synergies through consolidation as a subsidiary.
Impact
Accelerates logistics efficiency and business expansion across the group

2023: Absorption Merger of Chuo Unso by Phyz Transport Service

Overview
Achieves concentration of management resources and operational efficiency through organizational integration.
Impact
Achieves integration of transportation operations and cost reduction effects

2022: Introduction of Logistics Management System Optimization via IT

Overview
Development and deployment of AI-utilizing warehouse management and delivery planning systems.
Impact
Contributes to 15% improvement in logistics efficiency and reduction of human errors

2021: Launch of Environmentally Friendly Eco Delivery Service

Overview
Introduction of hybrid vehicles and deployment of CO2 reduction programs.
Impact
Evaluated as the first step toward achieving CO2 emission reduction targets

2020: Strengthening of Delivery Service Business

Overview
Enhancement of final delivery capabilities through introduction of on-demand delivery services.
Impact
Successful acquisition of new customers and service expansion

Sustainability

  • Promotion of hybrid vehicle introduction for CO2 emission reductions
  • Introduction and operation management of energy-saving equipment in logistics facilities
  • Promotion of waste reduction and recycling activities
  • Hosting of environmental education and events with focus on regional contributions
  • Implementation of environmental awareness programs for employees