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JAPAN : EPSON & CANON WORKING TOGETHER TO GET EMPTY INK CARTRIDGES BACK
Epson and Canon Gain Efficiency through Joint Distribution Operations
Two
major Japanese printer manufacturers, Seiko Epson Corp. and Canon Inc.,
began joint distribution operations between their sales subsidiaries
(Epson Sales Japan Corp. and Canon Marketing Japan Inc.) in June 2009
in order to handle shipments to some retail stores. The objective is to
reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions while improving the efficiency of
their businesses.Both companies operate their own distribution
center in each major city. However, they had been considering a joint
shipping process because they share destinations and requirements when
shipping to mass retailers of household appliances, such as home
printers.Having verified that employing Nippon Express Co. – a freight
shipping company that both Epson and Canon already conduct business
with – would allow smooth implementation, improved truck
load-to-capacity ratios and reduced environmental burden, the companies
agreed to proceed with the joint operations.The companies plan
to gradually expand the coverage area nationwide, starting in the
Sapporo area of Hokkaido Prefecture. As compared to the previous
separate operations, the project is estimated to reduce CO2 emissions
by approximately 26 percent.Although they are market
competitors, Epson and Canon already have cooperative framework in
place, such as the “Ink Cartridge Homecoming Project” to collect used
ink cartridges, and hope to continue implementing such projects.
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