Seino Information Service Co.
Sep., 1969
● Installation of a FACOM 230-25 (Fujitsu, 16kB memory) for payroll calculation and other accounting. Movement toward the computerization of business and sales.
May,1971
● Upgrade to 64kB memory to keep pace with a growing business department and begin the movement toward an eventual on-line network.
Jan.,1975
● Testing of an "on-line inquiry system" (IBM 370 Model 125, 128kB mem.). Movement toward a decision support system.
Aug.,1976
● Upgrade of IBM 370/125 to 256kB memory.
● RJE format shipping waybill processing system is implemented.
● Accounts payable/receivable system is implemented for branch-office use.
Feb.,1980
● Installation of IBM 4341 LO1 (4MB mem.), aiming at higher efficiency to keep up with an increase in business department programs.
1. construction of a data base
2. implementation of dialog screens for development and maintenance. Preparation for the construction of the pending on-line system.
Aug.,1981
● Additional installation of an IBM 4341 MO2 (8MB mem.).
Jan.,1982
● Beginning of the development of the Kangaroo On-line System.
Jul.,1983
● Extension of VAN (value-added network) services to medium and small- sized businesses.
Aug.,1983
● Completion of an on-line system linking 141 branches of Seino Transportation.
Oct.,1983
● Installation of an IBM 3083-E16 (16MB mem.) to prepare for an increase in on-line system functionality and the network connection of all members of the Seino Group.
Mar.,1984
● Establishment of Seino Information Service Co., Ltd. as an independent corporation occupying the computer room of Seino Transportation.
● On March 1, 1984, Seino Information Service Co., Ltd. is established with $3,000,000 in capital funds through the cooperation of Seino Transportation, Juroku Bank, Tokai Bank, Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank and others.
Aug.,1984
● An on-line network is completed, linking 291 offices in the Seino Group and becoming the largest shipping management system in the industry and the largest on-line network in all of Japan. Shipping branches are connected with related agencies through the network.
Jun., 1985
● Additional installation of an IBM 3081-KX3 (32MB mem.).
Aug., 1985
● Operation of a fiber-optic "backbone network."
Oct., 1985
● Interface of IBM/NMS and the design of a genuine VAN.
Jun., 1986
● Formation of a combined product distribution/finance VAN with the cooperation of Tokai Bank.
Aug., 1986
● Establishment of a regional VAN with plans for nationwide service within three years.
Sep., 1986
● Agreement with three of Japan's largest securities companies (Nomura, Daiwa, Nikko) to connect to the Seino VAN.
Jan.,1987
● Additional installation of an IBM 3090-150 (32MB mem.)
Apr., 1987
● Decision with a South Korean data transmission company to implement an international VAN.
Dec., 1987
● Agreement with the Tohoku Power Group and the Shikoku Power Group to connect to the VAN.
May,1988
● Additional installation of an IBM 3090-200E (64MB mem.)
Oct.,1988
● SIS is awarded a commendation from the Minister of Posts and Telecommunication for its contribution to and promotion of information management.
Nov., 1988
● Jizake VAN (a distribution system for regionally-produced wines) is brought into operation on a national scale.
Dec., 1988
● Additional installation of an IBM 3990.
Sep., 1989
● Additional installation of an IBM 3745-410.
Nov., 1989
● SIS is a core participant in the construction planning conference for "Softopia Japan," a high-technology center to be built in Gifu Prefecture.
May., 1990
● Japan Logistics Development Co., Ltd. is established as an information group with the combined investment of Seino Transportation and Japan IBM.
● Additional installation of an IBM 3090-400E (128MB mem.)
Jul., 1990
● With the cooperation of key enterprises in Gifu Prefecture, the Sofia Research Institute, Inc. is established to promote information management locally.
Oct., 1991
● Plans are announced to develop a mobile communications system using Japan's first communications satellite.
Apr., 1992
● Construction begins on new company facilities, with the new buildings scheduled for completion within a year.
Sep., 1992
● Additional installation of an IBM 9021-640 (256MB main mem., 256MB auxiliary mem.).
Jan., 1993
● The new buildings are opened for use.
Jul., 1993
● Omnitracs (mobile satellite communications system) service begins.
Nov., 1993
● The "Seino Product Distribution System Fair" is held jointly with Seino Transportation.
Dec.,1993
● Together with the Hanjin Group of South Korea, plans are made for the first Japan-Korea product distribution VAN.
Jan.,1994
● Support for the VAN structure with the Hanjin Group
Feb.,1994
● Opening of temperature-controlled transportation using satellite communications.
Sep.,1994
● Formal decision to expand into "Softpia Japan"
Oct.,1994
● Business cooperation with the Hanjin Group Additional installation of an IBM9021-821.
Apr.,1995
● Development of "Cool Container Management System" using satellite communications.
Jun.,1995
● Beginning of trial Jizake (locally made Sake) order system using an electronic catalogue.
Sep.,1995
● Development of a new system "Profit 21" targeted at small- and middle-sized transportation companies.
Jan.,1996
● Development and marketing of a transportation management system, "Fleet Management System" using Omni-Tracks, aimed at middle-sized transportation companies.
Mar., 1996
● Beginning of circulation trial in cooperation with NTT by installing terminals which use a "B-ISDN" communication line.
Jul.,1996
● Participated in foundation of the research center "My Town 21"
Sep., 1996
● Development of the new system "Kangaroo Magic" which targets customers using the Internet, coinciding with the introduction of the "Seino Shopping Mall" Cooperation with Korea's Central Farming Collective Additional installation of an IBM9672-R32.
Nov., 1996
● Starting construction of Seino Softopia Building.
May, 1997
● Development of "EC Logistics Gateway" with IBM.
Sep., 1997
● Additional installation of an IBM9672-RB5.
Feb., 1998
● Opening of "Seino Softopia Building"
Jan., 1999
● Selection of "Logistics Gateway Service" by "Advanced Information System Developmental Evidence Project" in the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI).
Mar., 1999
● Authorized register of System Integrator (SI).
May, 1999
● Additional installation of an IBM9672-RB6.
Apr.,2000
● Development and sales of the “Fleet Managemen System”or a reception desk work of the transport industry.
● Adoption of the “establishment of the logistics efficiency solution for the logistics management department of smaller nterprises” for the MITI’s (the Ministry of International Trade and Industry) “development and actual proof of smaller enterprises’ management efficiency improvement software”.
● Development and sales of the logistics center management system “SLIMS-WH”and the integrated EDI system “MB for EDI”
Feb., 2001
● Opening of the “Logistics IT Solution Seminar”
Apr., 2001
● Participation of the “Gifu Prefecture information-related business strategic outsourcing project”
● Development and sales of the website tendency observation system “Surfers”
Dec., 2002
● Opening the logistics portalsite “Weekly Logistics IT Information”
May., 2003
● Additional installation of an IBM-Z800.---Source: seino.co.jp
