Japanese retail giant AEON is a group of 206 companies united by a globally advanced merchandizing and logistics processes. With retailing as its core, the Group operates lifestyle-enhancing retail and a variety of other services, from general merchandise stores and supermarkets, to fashion-conscious specialty stores, financial services and amusement facilities. AEON stores, goods and services are characterized by customer partnerships at the community level, and our commitment to total customer satisfaction at all times.

AEON is offering a study seminar and tour, and has opened up to three spaces to Hitotsubashi ICS students who are interested in the retail and distribution industry.

The seminar is conducted in Japanese. Only interpretation from Japanese to Chinese (Mandarin) will be available to attendees. The course schedule is as follows:

An Introduction to the AEON Supply Chain Operation
Lecture on supply chain operations and tour around AEON Lake Town
Date: July 23, 2012 (Mon), 10:00-16:00
Vneue: AEON Lake Town Shopping Center (Saitama)

AEON's Distribution Strategy
Lecture on distribution strategy and tour around Kanto Distribution Center
Date: July 24, 2012 (Tue), 10:00-16:00
Venue: AEON Kanto Distribution Center, Chiba

AEON's Private Brand Strategy
Lecture on private brand strategy and tour around their plant
Date: July 25, 2012 (Wed), 10:00-16:00
Venue: AEON Tower, Chiba

AEON's Agriculture Operation
Lecture on agriculture business and tour around the farm
Date: July 26, 2012 (Thu), 11:00-16:00
Venue: AEON Agri Create Co. farm, Chiba

Hitotsubashi ICS students who are interested in participating in this event should contact the Hitotsubashi ICS Career Services Office at careerservices@ics.hit-u.ac.jp.