Strengthening Sourcing Capabilities Through the Reorganization of the Procurement Function
First written in FY2017-Q1. 5 of 11 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「After accurately assessing demand from customers, we worked to secure contracts with suppliers on favorable terms and at speed.」
The focus of strengthening sourcing capabilities has expanded beyond apparel to securing rapid, favorable contracts with domestic and overseas data-center-related companies and others in the GPU server business. - FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「We proceeded with a review of our procurement policy while maintaining a balance with the sell-through of carried-over products.」
In product procurement, we continue to review the procurement policy while maintaining a balance with inventory sell-through. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「For original products, we placed orders mainly with manufacturers able to accommodate small quantities.」
The strengthening of sourcing capabilities has taken concrete form in an ordering model centered on manufacturers able to accommodate small orders. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「We worked to contain costs by reviewing suppliers and refining product procurement.」
We continue to manage procurement and costs through supplier reviews and more precise product procurement. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of products, we worked to contain costs by reviewing suppliers and refining product procurement, while」
The strengthening of the procurement function has taken concrete form in cost control through supplier reviews and more precise product procurement. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Under the policy of strategic supplier selection, we launched a new initiative with Peat Co., Ltd., with which we entered into a capital and business alliance agreement during the current fiscal year.」
The policy of pursuing strategic supplier selection through a capital and business alliance with Peat remains in place in the annual report. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Under the policy of strategic supplier selection, we launched a new initiative with Peat Co., Ltd., which became a group company from the current fiscal year.」
Strategic supplier selection has taken concrete form in a new initiative following the formation of Peat as a group company. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Under the policy of strategic supplier selection, we entered into a capital and business alliance agreement with Peat Co., Ltd., one of our major business partners, on 11 July 2018, and launched a new initiative.」
The policy of strategic supplier selection has taken concrete form in the launch of a capital and business alliance with major business partner Peat. - FY2018ReframedAnnual report
「Specifically, we are working toward an early recovery in performance through initiatives focused on: ① creating attractive stores and visual merchandising, ② strengthening CRM, ③ refining merchandising, ④ strategically selecting suppliers, ⑤ thoroughly reducing costs, ⑥ accelerating the sell-through of prior-year inventory, and ⑦ expanding the e-commerce business.」
The wording concerning procurement has shifted from the previous measure of reorganizing the procurement division into 4 teams to a policy of strategically selecting suppliers. - FY2017DroppedAnnual reportThe body of this fiscal year's report contains no explicit reference to the measure to reorganize the procurement division into 4 teams.
- FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「We reorganized the procurement division into 4 teams: woven fabrics, knit and cut-and-sew, national brands, and fashion accessories, with the aim of strengthening product-sourcing capabilities.」
An organizational measure to reorganize the procurement division into 4 teams is indicated.