Suspension of sales and logistics due to system failures
First written in FY2016. 1 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2023.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 4 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
5 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2023MitigatedAnnual report
「To prepare for disasters and other events, the Group has established data centers at multiple locations. In addition, a consolidated subsidiary responsible for system operations and maintenance monitors the computer network system to prevent and prepare for various disruptions and accidents, as well as disasters. The Group also remains attentive to cybersecurity and will continue to introduce necessary systems as appropriate.」
Specific countermeasures against system outages and cyber risks, including multiple data centers, network monitoring and the introduction of necessary systems, are disclosed. - FY2021WorsenedAnnual report
「Despite the remarkable advances in digital technology in recent years, cyberattack methods have also become more sophisticated and more difficult to detect. External unauthorized access through cyberattacks and other means, and computer viruses and other threats, could cause system outages, malfunctions and other disruptions, including unauthorized use, as well as the leakage of information outside the company.」
In addition to the conventional risk of system outages, risks of disruptions or information leaks caused by cyberattacks, unauthorized access and viruses are explicitly identified. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「If a system ceases to function due to a disaster, accident or other event, recovery through the backup system may take time, potentially disrupting part of our business activities, particularly sales and logistics.」
The risk of an impact on sales and logistics from computer network system outages continues to be disclosed. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Our group's business activities rely heavily on computer network systems. If a system ceases to function due to a disaster, accident or other event, recovery through the backup system may take time, potentially disrupting part of our business activities, particularly sales and logistics.」
This is the risk of interruptions resulting from dependence of sales and logistics on network systems.