Risk of Excess Inventory and Inventory Shortages
First written in FY2019. 6 of 13 entries say "Materialised", first in FY2024-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-09-29.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2022: 14 of 40 companies on the "Worse" side.
14 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2026MaterialisedAnnual report
「At サンプル百貨店, the business was affected by insufficient product procurement due to supply chain issues」
Among inventory and procurement risks, the disclosure states that insufficient product procurement actually resulted in a decline in full-year sales. - FY2026-H1MitigatedAnnual report
「Revenue and profit increased as product procurement progressed smoothly and the gross margin also rose.」
Regarding the previously disclosed shortage of product procurement and inventory, the disclosure states that product procurement progressed smoothly and the gross margin also rose. - FY2024-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「At サンプル百貨店, insufficient procurement of beverages and other products resulted in lost sales opportunities, due to a return to in-person activities as the impact of COVID-19 eased and the exceptionally hot summer this year」
Among the risks of excess inventory and inventory shortages, the disclosure states that insufficient product procurement actually resulted in inventory shortages and lost sales opportunities. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The Group has also been improving inventory efficiency.」
The Group continues to address inventory risk by improving inventory efficiency. - FY2021MitigatedAnnual report
「The Group analyzes user needs and information on best-selling products, formulates strategic sales plans, and works to maintain appropriate inventory at all times. It is also promoting the expansion of order-based transactions, which do not involve inventory risk.」
In addition to demand analysis and sales planning, the disclosure explicitly identifies expanding order-based transactions, which do not involve inventory risk, as a response measure. - FY2020MitigatedAnnual report
「As a result of optimizing inventory balances, merchandise and products decreased by ¥69 million」
The results of measures to address excess inventory risk through inventory optimization are also reflected in the financial position. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「However, if sales analysis or demand forecasts differ substantially from actual results, or if the effectiveness of advertising on the Group’s site is insufficient, for example, deficiencies in inventory management could arise, and excess inventory or inventory shortages could affect the Group’s performance.」
While seeking to maintain appropriate inventory through analysis of user needs and best-selling products, the disclosure states that deficiencies in demand forecasts and other factors could result in excess inventory or inventory shortages.