Re-strengthening V-DRIVE's plant competitiveness
First written in FY2017. 4 of 6 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018. Latest entry: FY2026.
91 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「To strengthen the foundation of existing businesses, we aim to establish an industry-leading position by enhancing competitiveness through thorough strengthening of the cost competitiveness and quality assurance of our core paper business, expanding our domestic market share and improving other areas.」
The company has translated the re-strengthening of plant competitiveness into specific measures for the paper business, including cost competitiveness, quality assurance, domestic market-share expansion, highly efficient operations and price revisions. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Strengthening cost competitiveness; promoting an optimal production structure through the newly established Profit Management Office; diversifying raw materials and suppliers to achieve advantageous procurement and diversify risk; and improving operational efficiency through increased investment in IT systems」
The company has reframed the re-strengthening of plant competitiveness as strengthening cost competitiveness under the Medium-Term Management Plan 2026, specifying measures including the Profit Management Office, supplier diversification and IT investment. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「To optimise the domestic supply-demand balance and strengthen competitiveness through highly efficient operations and cost reductions at the Niigata and Kishu plants, we shut down No. 2 paper machine at the Niigata Plant in June 2022.」
The shutdown of No. 2 paper machine at the Niigata Plant was decided and implemented to optimise the domestic supply-demand balance, improve operating efficiency and reduce costs. - FY2021ReframedAnnual report
「Effective April this year, we reorganised our production and sales structure, changing it from the previous structure of 4 business divisions to a structure of 2 business divisions: the Paper and Coated Paperboard Business Division and the Functional Materials Business Division.」
The company is re-strengthening plant competitiveness by reorganising its production and sales structure from 4 business divisions to 2, with a plan to improve the efficiency of existing businesses and expand the functional-paper field. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「On 1 April this year, we established a Profit Center within the Paper Business Division to promote centralised management of raw materials, production and sales, with the aim of re-strengthening plant competitiveness and maximising profit.」
An organisation centrally managing raw materials, production and sales was established in April 2018 to re-strengthen plant competitiveness. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「We will implement various management strategies based on three basic policies: expanding overseas operations, further strengthening plant competitiveness, and strengthening the foundations of our consolidated management system.」
Further strengthening plant competitiveness is identified as one of V-DRIVE’s basic policies.