Streamlining Product Innovation Through Commercial-Flow Integration
First written in FY2018-Q1. 10 of 13 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-07-06.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-07-06AdvancedEarnings
「On the product side, we are integrating purchasing, consolidating frozen-food logistics, reviewing procurement of fresh and delicatessen products, and implementing joint priority sales to expand revenue.」
The integration of product flows and joint procurement was made specific through integrated purchasing, consolidated frozen-food logistics, a review of fresh and delicatessen procurement, and joint priority sales. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「(1) Strengthening the centralised purchasing system for merchandise procurement and product planning and development functions by leveraging scale」
Product transformation and supply-chain integration were incorporated into the organisational measures of the Fourth Medium-Term Management Plan through the Group's centralised purchasing system and the strengthening of product planning and development functions. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「We will establish a centralised procurement and joint purchasing system focused on processed and daily foods, leveraging economies of scale to control procurement costs and strengthen product offerings.」
Supply-chain integration and joint procurement took concrete form through the establishment of a centralised purchasing system focused on processed and daily foods. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Specifically, our main objectives are to (1) establish a centralised procurement system, beginning with processed and daily foods, by leveraging scale; (2) improve the efficiency of common operations by consolidating back-office functions such as human resources, general affairs and IT to optimise costs; and (3) accelerate information sharing and enhance marketing capabilities through the integration of operations such as IT, logistics and store development to improve operational quality.」
The procurement integration and joint procurement initiatives expanded to the establishment of a centralised procurement system following the integration of いなげや, and the integration of operations in back-office functions, IT, logistics and store development. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of efforts to improve profitability, we began joint procurement of certain products with Welcia Holdings and are pursuing partial integration of operations related to product supply and the sharing of merchandising information.」
The scope of supply-chain integration and joint procurement has expanded to include certain products from Welcia Holdings, with partial integration of product supply operations and the sharing of merchandising information under way. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In response to this result, we are working to expand group synergies through procurement integration to address rising purchase costs.」
Efforts to expand group synergies through procurement integration are continuing as a measure to address rising purchase costs. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In response to this result, we are working to expand group synergies through procurement integration to address rising purchase costs.」
The role of procurement integration as a measure to address rising purchase costs became clear, with efforts focused on expanding group synergies. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「For the fiscal year ending February 2020, we will pursue further cost reductions by expanding the integration of materials procurement and purchasing, while also developing common infrastructure such as back-office functions and systems.」
The initiative progressed from continuing the integration of materials procurement and purchasing to a plan to expand the scope of integration and pursue further cost reductions in the fiscal year ending February 2020. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「We continued integrating procurement in certain product divisions while expanding jointly planned products and joint procurement,」
Procurement integration in certain product divisions is continuing, along with the expansion of jointly planned products and joint procurement. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「We began integrating procurement in certain product divisions while expanding jointly planned products and joint procurement,」
The direction of supply-chain integration took concrete form through the start of procurement integration in certain product divisions and the expansion of joint procurement. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The main activities and results during the cumulative third quarter included, in preparation for implementing the medium-term management plan, the start of centralised procurement for general merchandise and clothing in March, the expansion of joint procurement, including exclusive products, and the development of private-label products in product transformation, culminating in the launch of the first private-label product on 6 October.」
In addition to centralised procurement for general merchandise and clothing and the expansion of joint procurement, progress was made through the launch of the first private-label product. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In product transformation, the centralisation of procurement for general merchandise and clothing began in March, while efforts also continued to expand joint procurement, including exclusive products, and develop private-label products.」
Product transformation progressed beyond the start of centralised procurement for general merchandise and clothing to the expansion of joint procurement, including exclusive products, and private-label development. - FY2018-Q1First statedAnnual report
「To bring to life the creation of synergies that fully leverage economies of scale, product transformation will focus on (1) developing private-label products, (2) integrating the supply chain to maximise benefits and efficiency, and (3) responding to changes in eating habits.」
As a specific product transformation initiative, maximising benefits and efficiency through supply-chain integration was explicitly identified for the first time, alongside private-label development.