Disruptions to Procurement and Distribution Networks Caused by Computer Viruses and Other Threats
First written in FY2016. 2 of 5 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2023.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 5 of 7 companies on the "Worse" side.
7 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「The Group has implemented backup measures for its information systems in the event of disasters and security measures against unauthorized access and other threats. However, if a natural disaster or other sudden accident occurs, or if a malfunction is caused by computer viruses or other factors, temporary system outages could affect operating performance through the leakage of confidential and personal information, lower sales, lost business opportunities, inventory backlogs, repair costs and other factors.」
Continues to describe the risks of system outages, information leaks, lower sales, lost business opportunities and inventory backlogs, as well as backup and security measures. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「The Group has implemented backup measures for its information systems in the event of disasters and security measures against unauthorized access and other threats. However, if a natural disaster or other sudden accident occurs, or if a malfunction is caused by computer viruses or other factors, temporary system outages could affect operating performance through the leakage of confidential and personal information, lower sales, lost business opportunities, inventory backlogs, repair costs and other factors.」
Continues to describe the risks of system outages, information leaks, lower sales and inventory backlogs, as well as backup and security measures. - FY2017RaisedAnnual report
「If the core systems supporting the Group's procurement and distribution networks are disrupted by computer viruses or other causes, the Group may be affected by the leakage of trade secrets and personal information, product damage, lower sales, lost business opportunities, repair costs and other factors. The Group also conducts public relations activities through social media and other channels, creating the possibility of unauthorized access to its websites and related networks and the dissemination of false information.」
The scope of information security risks has expanded beyond conventional procurement and distribution network disruptions to include the leakage of trade secrets and personal information, unauthorized access to social media and websites, false information and reputational risk. - FY2017-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「A temporary ordering system failure resulted in lost sales opportunities.」
States that an ordering system failure actually occurred and led to lost sales opportunities. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「If the core systems supporting procurement and distribution networks are disrupted by computer viruses or other causes, the Group may be affected by product damage, lower sales, lost business opportunities, repair costs and other factors.」
Indicates that disruptions to the procurement and distribution networks could lead to product damage, lower sales, lost business opportunities and repair costs.