J-NET

What J-NET does

J-NET (株式会社ジェイネット) is a privately held Japanese logistics-focused IT company founded in 1995 in Osaka and reorganized into a kabushiki kaisha in 1997 with a registered capital of ¥10 million. The company develops and sells package software for the logistics and transportation sector, organized into two principal product lines: the J-W Series (anchored by J-W-Center for inventory management) and the J-T Series (J-T-Charge for freight/fare calculation, J-T-Adjust for dispatch and vehicle/crew scheduling, and J-T-Operation for general fleet management with digital tachograph and GPS integration). The technology stack spans ASP, client-server, and web architectures on Oracle, SQL Server, and Access databases, and the portfolio extends to specialized distribution-center modules including WMS, WCS, distribution automation systems (DAS) for chilled centers, automated warehouse (AS/RS) control, pick-by-light (DPS) systems, and HHT-based inbound/outbound inspection.

Beyond packaged software, J-NET operates custom on-site (resident) software development — engineers stationed at client locations since the 2003 launch of its Solution Division — together with hardware sales, system consulting, IT staffing (enabled by 2015 worker dispatch and fee-based placement licenses 派27-302151 and 27-ユ-301872), and ongoing system maintenance. The company serves approximately 90 customers concentrated in the Kansai Region of Japan, including named enterprise accounts such as Senko Information Systems, Senko Shoji, NEC Fielding, Keyence, Toshiba Information Systems, Intec, Uniadex, and Toyo Kanetsu Solutions. Customer segments span logistics operators, warehouse and distribution-center operators (dry and chilled), and manufacturing/wholesale enterprises requiring integrated logistics management. Privacy Mark certification (JIPDEC, 2008 with renewals through 2016) signals compliance posture appropriate for enterprise data handling.

Name

J-NET

Legal name

株式会社ジェイネット

Website

https://jnetter.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

J-NET is a privately held Osaka-based Japanese IT company that develops and sells logistics management package software — inventory, freight calculation, dispatch, and fleet systems — and provides custom on-site development, hardware, and IT staffing services to approximately 90 enterprise customers, primarily logistics operators and warehouse companies in the Kansai Region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Management Software

NAICS

Support Activities for Transportation (488)

akta.pro primary industry

Carrier/Ship-From TMS (Shipper-Facing Execution) (TLAEAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

WMS for Manufacturing & Production Warehousing (TLAEABAD)

Keywords

• Logistics software
• Warehouse management
• Freight calculation
• Dispatch support
• IT consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka-shi

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Software Development and Sales: Custom software development and sales of proprietary package systems (J-W Series, J-T Series) for logistics management including inventory control, freight calculation, dispatch support, and fleet management. Revenue generated from initial licensing and ongoing customization services.
2. Hardware Sales: Sales of computers, workstations, system equipment, network infrastructure, logistics equipment, and peripherals tailored to customer needs and cost requirements.
3. IT Staffing Services: Dispatch of IT personnel including system engineers, programmers, and operators to client sites. The company holds labor dispatch (労働者派遣) permits (派27-302151) and fee-based employment placement (有料職業紹介) licenses (27-ユ-301872).
4. System Consulting: Information system consulting services for logistics businesses, including system proposals, requirements analysis, and process optimization recommendations.
5. System Maintenance and Support: On-site system setup, operational guidance, and flexible operational support services for deployed systems across platforms.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

J-NET develops, sells, and supports proprietary logistics information systems organized into the J-W series (J-W-Center for warehouse inventory management) and J-T series (J-T-Charge for freight/transportation cost calculation, J-T-Adjust for vehicle/crew dispatch support, and J-T-Operation for general fleet and safety management). The company also delivers custom-built warehouse management systems (WMS), warehouse control systems (WCS), distribution automation systems (DAS), pick-by-light systems, and small parcel handling systems, primarily for logistics, transportation, and warehousing companies in Japan.

Product overview

J-NET (株式会社ジェイネット) is a logistics-focused IT company offering a portfolio of logistics management systems organized into two main product lines: the J-W series (J-W-Center for inventory management) and the J-T series (J-T-Charge for fare calculation, J-T-Adjust for dispatch support, and J-T-Operation for general transportation operations management). Beyond packaged systems, J-NET also develops custom logistics systems including warehouse management systems (WMS), warehouse control systems (WCS), distribution automation systems (DAS), automated storage systems, pick-to-light systems (DPS), and small shipment handling systems. The company also provides information system consulting, custom software development, hardware sales, and IT staffing services, primarily serving the logistics, warehousing, and transportation industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• J-W-Center (Inventory Management) Package software from the J-W series for warehouse inventory management, providing stock control and management functionality for logistics and warehousing companies.
• J-T-Charge (Freight Calculation) Package software from the J-T series for freight and transportation cost calculation, supporting both tariff-based and per-unit pricing methodologies for logistics billing operations.
• J-T-Adjust (Dispatch Support) Package software from the J-T series for vehicle and crew dispatch support, using order information to optimize vehicle allocation and crew scheduling.
• J-T-Operation (General Transportation Management) Package software from the J-T series for general transportation operations management, covering fleet operations, driver management, safety monitoring, digital tachograph integration, and GPS-based vehicle tracking.
• TC/DC Dry Center Logistics Information System (WMS) Custom-developed Warehouse Management System (WMS) for dry goods distribution centers, handling inventory tracking and warehouse operations.
• TC/DC Dry Center Logistics Information System (WCS) Custom-developed Warehouse Control System (WCS) for dry goods distribution centers, providing automated control of material handling equipment.
• TC Chilled Center Logistics Information System (DAS) Distribution Automation System (DAS) for chilled/temperature-controlled distribution centers, automating warehouse operations in cold chain logistics environments.
• Pick-by-Light Picking System (DPS) Digital Picking System (DPS) using component lamp pick-to-light technology to guide operators through parts picking operations with high accuracy.
• Information System Consulting (System Proposal) Information system consulting and system proposal services for logistics businesses, including requirements analysis, system design, and process optimization recommendations.
• Custom Software Development (System Development) Custom software development services, including on-site resident development where engineers are stationed at client locations, providing system integration, customization, and ongoing support tailored to specific logistics operations.
• IT Engineer Staffing (System Personnel Dispatch) Dispatch of IT personnel including system engineers, programmers, and operators to client sites for on-site development and support engagements, operated under Japanese labor dispatch and fee-based employment placement licenses.
• Hardware Sales (System Equipment Proposal and Supply) Sales of computers, workstations, system equipment, network infrastructure, logistics equipment, and peripherals tailored to customer requirements and cost considerations.
• System Maintenance and Operational Support On-site system setup, operational guidance, and flexible operational support services for deployed logistics systems across platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved operational efficiency through integrated logistics management
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 厚生労働省 (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare)coreOthers · 1 November 2015Regulatory body issuing employment dispatch permit (派27-302151) and fee-based employment placement license (27-ユ-301872), enabling legal operation of IT staffing services.
• 三井住友銀行 (Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation)minorOthers · 1 July 1997Primary banking partner for corporate financial transactions and services.
• 三菱UFJ銀行 (MUFG Bank)minorOthers · 1 July 1997Banking partner for corporate financial services.
• 大阪信用金庫 (Osaka Shinkin Bank)minorOthers · 1 July 1997Regional banking partner serving local business community.
• 池田泉州銀行 (Ikeda Senshu Bank)minorOthers · 1 July 1997Regional banking partner for corporate banking services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• NEC Corporation: Large Japanese systems integrator with logistics and supply chain IT offerings, and a parent of named customer NEC Fielding. Competes with J-NET for enterprise logistics IT contracts in Japan, though at much broader portfolio scale.
• Hitachi Transport System (LOGISTEED): Major Japanese 3PL with proprietary logistics IT systems and warehouse automation. Comparable to J-NET as a logistics IT provider serving Japanese logistics operators, but at significantly larger scale with integrated physical operations.
• Fujitsu (Glovia): Global IT vendor with manufacturing and logistics ERP (Glovia) serving Japanese enterprises. Comparable to J-NET at the broad industry level with overlapping warehousing and supply chain functionality for mid-to-large Japanese manufacturers and distributors.
• Blue Yonder: Global supply chain software platform (formerly JDA Software) offering WMS, TMS, and demand planning. Overlaps broadly with J-NET's logistics software portfolio as an established global incumbent.

Emerging players

• OpenLogi: Japan-based cloud fulfillment and order management platform serving e-commerce shippers and 3PLs. Overlaps with J-NET's order management, WMS, and small-parcel handling (小口貨物) product lines from a modern cloud-native angle.
• GROUND Inc. Japanese logistics technology company offering Logistics Cloud and truck allocation platforms. Comparable to J-NET's TMS and dispatch product lines within the Japanese logistics IT ecosystem.
• Hacobu: Japanese logistics technology company offering the MOVO platform for delivery management and truck allocation. Comparable to J-NET's dispatch support (J-T-Adjust) and transportation management offerings, focused on the same trucking and logistics vertical in Japan.

Direct peers

• Manhattan Associates: Global WMS and TMS software vendor serving enterprise logistics operators worldwide. Closely comparable to J-NET's WMS (J-W, TC/DC, Chilled) and TMS (J-T) product portfolio at a much larger enterprise scale.
• LOGIZARD (ロジザード): Japanese cloud-based WMS provider offering warehouse and inventory management software to logistics operators. Directly comparable to J-NET's J-W series and broader WMS portfolio, serving the same mid-market logistics customer base in Japan.
• ZAICO: Japan-based cloud inventory management SaaS provider targeting SMEs and mid-market operators. Competes directly with J-NET's J-W-Center and inventory management offerings on a subscription model versus J-NET's license-plus-services approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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