Higher productivity through the introduction of new equipment, including IoT and automated cutting machines
First written in FY2019. 10 of 19 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-11-12.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 1 of 9 companies on the "Worse" side.
11 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「While continuing to advance quality, cost and delivery performance, the Company will promote smart-factory transformation through the introduction of MES (manufacturing execution systems) and ERP (enterprise resource planning systems), thereby enhancing production management and visualizing shop-floor operations.」
The previous measures involving equipment installation and data digitization have been made more concrete through the introduction of MES and ERP, smart-factory transformation, enhanced production management and shop-floor visualization. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group is considering expanding system investment further to advance its transformation into a smart factory. System investment aimed at accelerating the full-scale transformation into smart factories, promoting visualization at plants, and improving productivity through stronger coordination with headquarters is viewed as one of the pillars of the next medium-term management plan.」
The previous measures involving equipment installation and productivity improvement have been expanded into system investment covering smart-factory transformation, plant visualization and coordination with headquarters, and are being considered as one of the pillars of the next medium-term management plan. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company introduced equipment that contributes to higher productivity and production efficiency by digitizing and visualizing data, and used it to build efficient production lines.」
At the second-phase plant of ISHWARDI in Bangladesh, the Company introduced equipment that supports the digitization and visualization of productivity and production-efficiency data and used it to build production lines. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The introduction of machinery and equipment that contributes to higher productivity and quality contributed to improved production efficiency and higher profit margins.」
Machinery and equipment were introduced to improve productivity and quality, and their contribution to higher production efficiency and profit margins was described. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「The Company will work to improve productivity by leveraging IoT technology and introducing new equipment, including automated cutting machines (CAM), standing sewing machines and hanger systems.」
Measures to improve productivity through the introduction of new equipment, including IoT, automated cutting machines, standing sewing machines and hanger systems, continued to be described for the full fiscal year. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The Company focused on improving productivity and reducing costs by proceeding with the introduction of new equipment to further strengthen and improve the efficiency of its production system, among other measures.」
Measures to improve the efficiency of the production system, productivity and costs through the introduction of new equipment continue to be described. No completion of equipment installation or new numerical targets were presented. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The Company proceeded with the introduction of new equipment to improve efficiency」
The introduction of new equipment to improve the efficiency of the production system continues to be described, but no new specific information was presented regarding the types of equipment or completion of their installation. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The Company proceeded with the introduction of new equipment to strengthen and improve the efficiency of its production system」
Measures to improve productivity through the introduction of new equipment continue to be described, but no new specific information was presented during the quarter regarding the types of equipment or completion of their installation. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「The Company will work to improve productivity by leveraging IoT technology and introducing new equipment, including automated cutting machines (CAM), standing sewing machines and hanger systems.」
The introduction of IoT, automated cutting machines, standing sewing machines and hanger systems was specifically presented as a means of addressing labor shortages, rising labor costs and the shift toward a wider variety of products in small lots.