Overhaul of Core Business and Production Management Systems
First written in FY2021. 6 of 9 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022. Latest entry: FY2026.
Key Coffee Inc moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2024.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 1 of 7 companies on the "Worse" side.
11 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In manufacturing, we advanced the renewal of the manufacturing management system and labor-saving measures through the planned renewal of aging equipment.」
For the system renewal for which delays and additional investment had been indicated in prior years, the company renewed its production management system and reduced staffing needs through equipment upgrades. - 2026-05-15AdvancedRevision of earnings forecasts
「In manufacturing, we advanced the renewal of the manufacturing management system and labor-saving measures through the planned renewal of aging equipment.」
The disclosure states that the manufacturing management system, for which planning and cost-related issues had been identified in the previous fiscal year, is being renewed. - FY2025WorsenedAnnual report
「For the production control system in the coffee-related business, the Company reviewed the future cost-reduction benefits of software under development recorded under intangible fixed assets (Other), as additional investment became necessary, and reduced its carrying amount to the level for which future cost-reduction benefits were deemed certain.」
Additional investment became necessary for the production control system, and the Company recognized an impairment loss of ¥52 million on software under development. Cost and schedule risks associated with the system renewal continue. - FY2024SoftenedAnnual report
「For the core system in the coffee-related business, the Company had been developing a new system to replace the existing system since November 2020. However, multiple functions not included in the original plan became necessary, causing development costs to exceed the original budget and delaying the originally scheduled release. When the planned release of the new system in April 2024 was further delayed, the Company reviewed the future cost-reduction benefits of software under development recorded under intangible fixed assets (Other) and reduced its carrying amount to the level for which future cost-reduction benefits were deemed certain.」
The core system continued to exceed its budget and experience release delays due to additional functionality, and the Company recognized an impairment loss of ¥327 million on software under development. The scheduled completion dates in the capital expenditure plan are now December 2024 for the core system and October 2025 for the manufacturing execution system. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the commercial market, the Company worked to strengthen customer management through the introduction of digital tools, automate order-taking through the use of its website, and improve the efficiency of accounts receivable collection.」
The Company strengthened customer management using digital tools, automated web-based order-taking, and improved the efficiency of accounts receivable collection, advancing the use of operational systems. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The following are the plans for the installation of major equipment as of the end of the current fiscal year.」
The Company continues its investment plans of ¥625 million for the core system and ¥387 million for the manufacturing execution system, with completion scheduled for March 2024. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the commercial market, the Company worked to strengthen customer management through the introduction of digital tools and automate order-taking through the use of its website in order to improve operational efficiency.」
Regarding the renewal of core and operational systems, the Company describes the specific introduction and use of digital tools to strengthen customer management and web-based order automation. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The company's major capital investment during the fiscal year totaled ¥820 million, mainly for the renewal and expansion of factory production equipment and core systems.」
The Company is making an investment of ¥820 million, including the renewal of its core system, and has disclosed plans for its core system and manufacturing execution system scheduled for completion in March 2023. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「To support the execution of these business strategies, the Company will renew its core systems and production control systems and promote greater efficiency and sophistication in its operations.」
The Company is disclosing for the first time, as a standalone initiative, measures to renew its core and production control systems and improve and enhance operational efficiency.