Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience through Multiple Sourcing and Production Sites
First written in FY2022. 1 of 2 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024. Latest entry: FY2024.
18 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「As a supply-side safeguard, we are expanding the range of components, sourcing from multiple suppliers, establishing multiple production sites and strengthening domestic supply bases. As a specification-related safeguard, we are working to switch to materials and specifications that are easier to procure, including the use of more standardized components. As an information-related safeguard, we are building a system for rapid response by creating a database of supplier locations.」
In addition to existing multiple sourcing and multiple production sites, the company has specified measures to strengthen domestic supply bases and requests for action across the entire supply chain. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「① As a supply-side safeguard, we are expanding the range of components, sourcing from multiple suppliers and establishing multiple production sites. ② As a specification-related safeguard, we are working to switch to materials and specifications that are easier to procure, including the use of more standardized components. ③ As an information-related safeguard, we are building a system for rapid initial response by creating a database of supplier locations.」
The company is pursuing component diversification, sourcing from multiple suppliers, geographical diversification of production sites, standardization of components and creation of a supplier database from 3 perspectives: supply, specifications and information.