Quadient Expands its Open Locker Network in New High Traffic Locations in Japan, Leveraging Existing JR East Smart Logistics Lockers
June 21 2024 - 2:00AM
Quadient Expands its Open Locker Network in New High Traffic
Locations in Japan, Leveraging Existing JR East Smart Logistics
Lockers
- For the
first time, Quadient is expanding its network with a new approach
of third-party network integration, highlighting its agility in
deploying open and interoperable logistics ecosystems
- The
expanded offer enhances logistics efficiency, proximity, customer
convenience, and environmental sustainability across Japan’s
extensive railway network
Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT),
a global automation platform powering secure and sustainable
business connections, announced today a significant expansion of
its open locker network in Japan through a strategic partnership
with JR East Smart Logistics Co., Ltd., the logistics arm of the
major Japanese rail company. This collaboration integrates
Quadient’s advanced parcel delivery and pickup functionalities into
JR East’s existing multifunctional locker system,
Multi E-Cube, across Japan’s extensive railway network. This
marks the first time Quadient is expanding its intelligent locker
capacities to third-party networks, highlighting its agility in
deploying an open and interoperable logistics ecosystem with new
approaches.
Quadient’s robust and agile back-end platform
allows for seamless integration between systems. Multi E-Cube
lockers are now part of Quadient’s versatile and open network of
nearly 7,000 locations offering multicarrier parcel delivery and
pickup services in Japan. This initiative leverages Quadient’s
intelligent locker platform to provide an efficient and
user-friendly experience for parcel collection while repurposing
existing locker networks. By integrating existing locker systems,
Quadient significantly reduces environmental impact and costs, and
offers more proximity services to consumers in train stations.
"We are thrilled to partner with JR East Smart
Logistics in this groundbreaking new approach," said Geoffrey
Godet, Chief Executive Officer at Quadient. "Thanks to our agile
software platform, we are adding this existing locker network into
our broader open locker network, allowing us to expand our network
in record time in very strategic high traffic areas. This
collaboration exemplifies our vision of an open and interconnected
network that benefits carriers, end users and hosts all while being
conscious of the environment.”
E-commerce customers can now conveniently select
their desired pick-up location among JR East stations during the
check-out process in the different e-commerce platforms that offer
locker delivery. Once parcels are delivered to the selected unit,
customers receive an automated notification with a pick-up code
allowing them to securely retrieve their packages. The service
operates from the first to the last train at each station, with
some lockers available 24/7.
Yasushi Ichihara, President and CEO, JR East
Smart Logistics Co., Ltd, explained: "We are witnessing a
transformative shift in the role of station lockers, driven by the
evolving landscape of e-commerce and heightened consumer demands.
We are expanding our locker functionalities beyond mere storage to
include parcel delivery and pickup, ensuring more efficient and
environmentally sustainable delivery processes, while also
enhancing the daily convenience of JR East stations for our valued
customers. We are committed to fostering collaborations with a
diverse range of business partners, leveraging our expanded locker
capabilities to facilitate not only the storage and delivery of
goods but also innovative services like dry cleaning item
management and after-hours item retrieval, enriching the lives of
citizens and contributing to a positive future.”
Currently, 145 Multi E Cube units are installed
at key locations such as Tokyo and Shinjuku stations, with
approximately 1,000 units planned for deployment by the end of
2026.
About Quadient®Quadient is a
global automation platform provider powering secure and sustainable
business connections through digital and physical channels.
Quadient supports businesses of all sizes in their digital
transformation and growth journey, unlocking operational efficiency
and creating meaningful customer experiences. Listed in compartment
B of Euronext Paris (QDT) and part of the CAC® Mid & Small and
EnterNext® Tech 40 indices, Quadient shares are eligible for
PEA-PME investing. For more information about Quadient, visit
www.quadient.com.
Contacts
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Armstrong, Sterling Kilgore |
Joe
Scolaro, Quadient
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Global Press
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+1-630-699-8979 |
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203-301-3673 |
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