Risk of Slow-Moving Inventory and Stockouts
First written in FY2025. 1 of 2 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2022: 14 of 40 companies on the "Worse" side.
16 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「We seek to minimise inventory risk by monitoring inventory levels, adjusting order quantities each month and developing additional sales initiatives for products expected to become slow-moving. However, if stockouts or excess inventory arise because demand trends were misjudged, this could adversely affect the company’s financial condition, operating results and other aspects of its business.」
While continuing monthly order adjustments and additional sales initiatives, the company reiterates the risk of stockouts and excess inventory. - FY2025First statedAnnual report
「We seek to minimise inventory risk by monitoring inventory levels, adjusting order quantities each month and developing additional sales initiatives for products expected to become slow-moving. However, if stockouts or excess inventory arise because demand trends were misjudged, this could adversely affect the company’s financial condition, operating results and other aspects of its business.」
The company describes monthly order adjustments and additional sales initiatives, while identifying stockouts and excess inventory caused by inaccurate demand forecasts as risks.