Survey: 78% of Japanese Logistics Companies Face IT Talent Shortages

According to the latest survey report released by the Japan Logistics Business Association, a staggering 78% of companies in the logistics sector admit to facing severe shortages of high-skilled IT (Information Technology) and DX (Digital Transformation) personnel.

Key Highlights:

• 78% of businesses struggle with hiring internal IT administrators and software developers to build or run proprietary solutions.
• 62% of companies recognize their current Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) are outdated but cannot upgrade due to a lack of leadership and technical talent.
• 45% of logistics enterprises are actively looking for Offshore software development partners in Southeast Asia, with Vietnam emerging as their primary preference.

What This Means for Vietnam:

This gap represents an unprecedented opportunity for Vietnamese technology firms and software engineers. Japanese companies are no longer just looking for developers who can write code; they prioritize partners with standardized communication workflows, bilingual support (via BrSEs), and high engineering standards.