Risk of supply chain disruption and quality defects for storage batteries and other products
First written in FY2024. 1 of 2 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2025. Latest entry: FY2025.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 7 of 11 companies on the "Worse" side.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2025MitigatedAnnual report
「The group is working to strengthen supply chain management by monitoring business partners' activities, promoting stronger relationships with them and supervising external contractors, as well as implementing measures in response to changes in the supply chain, such as securing components by reviewing dependence on specific business partners and adjusting sales to match supply.」
In response to the risks of supply stoppages or delays, quality defects and logistics disruptions involving storage batteries and other equipment, the company specified measures including reviewing dependence on suppliers, securing components, supervising external contractors and adjusting sales. - FY2024First statedAnnual report
「In particular, for the supply of equipment such as storage batteries in the resilience business, development of products, procurement of products and components, production and manufacturing, and supply of products must all be carried out in a timely manner, including to minimize costs. If procurement is constrained because of dependence on a specific supplier, our production, manufacturing and supply could be interrupted or delayed.」
The company separately disclosed delays or interruptions in the supply of storage batteries and other equipment due to dependence on specific suppliers, geopolitical risks, natural disasters, epidemics, cyberattacks and transportation accidents as new risks. It stated that it would respond by monitoring business partners' activities, diversifying suppliers and adjusting sales.