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- Logizard Co., Ltd. Logizard Co., Ltd. (4391:JP) provides cloud-based inventory management systems primarily for logistics and retail businesses in Japan and select international markets including ASEAN countries and China; its core offerings encompass the Logizard ZERO warehouse management system (WMS) featuring barcode reading, real-time inventory tracking, location management, product lifecycle controls including expiration dates, integration with materials handling robots and logistics automation, security functions, and linkages to external e-commerce platforms such as W2 Unified, W2 Repeat, Safie, Ship&co, futureshop, and LTV-Zaiko; the Logizard ZERO-STORE store inventory management system with inventory controls, POS cash register integration via third-party apps like Smaregi, and sales analytics tools; and the Logizard OCE omni-channel engine enabling unified inventory visibility across multiple warehouses and stores for optimized shipping; supplementary services include system development and implementation support, sales of barcode printers, handy terminals, and related devices, plus 365-day customer assistance. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company targets retailers, distributors, manufacturers, third-party logistics providers, and small-to-medium enterprises seeking cost-effective digitalization amid labor shortages and e-commerce growth, operating through direct sales, application partners like GMO MAKESHOP, and overseas agencies in Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, China, Taiwan, and Malaysia. Recent developments feature robust expansion of monthly recurring revenue through B2B customer wins such as AEON RETAIL for RFID-enabled rental wear management reducing errors by 80% and SANYEI CORPORATION for automated multi-warehouse shipping; new integrations with SmaCo visualization tools and Quick Loda reporting; heightened B2B inquiries driving first-half fiscal year ending June 2025 net sales up 11.8% to ¥1,106 million with operating profit surging 52% to ¥261 million; progression under its medium-term plan toward fiscal 2026 cloud sales of ¥1,896 million via automation linkages and personnel growth to 157 employees; alongside seminars at events like the Kyushu Next Generation Logistics Exhibition and case studies highlighting 50% staff reductions for clients like Toranoana.