Improving Production Processes and Building an Operating Structure Focused on Speed and Cost
First written in FY2017. 7 of 12 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-09-08.
91 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「We are proceeding with investments to increase production capacity and improve efficiency through automation and other measures in order to build a system capable of ensuring stable supply.」
The company stated that it continued developing a production system through increased production capacity, automation and efficiency improvements. No specific milestones for completion or the start of operations were provided this time either. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Molding Machine Business, we invested ¥35 million, mainly at each factory, in production rationalization and in expanding and renewing production facilities.」
The Molding Machine Business invested ¥35 million in production rationalization and the expansion and renewal of production facilities. Developing a rationalization- and cost-conscious operating structure continued through capital investment. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Molding Machine Business, we invested ¥151 million, mainly at each factory, in production rationalization and in expanding and renewing production facilities.」
The company invested ¥151 million in production rationalization and the expansion and renewal of production facilities, giving concrete form to a rationalization- and cost-conscious operating structure through capital investment. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Molding Machine Business, we invested ¥106 million, mainly at each factory, in production rationalization and in expanding and renewing production facilities.」
The company disclosed an investment of ¥106 million in production rationalization and the expansion and renewal of production facilities, giving concrete form to a rationalization- and cost-conscious operating structure through capital investment. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Molding Machine Business, profit improved through thorough streamlining efforts and other measures, but revenue remained weak as restrictions on sales activities and acceptance inspections associated with the spread of COVID-19 continued.」
Profit improvement through streamlining and other measures continued, with operating profit in the Molding Machine Business reaching ¥138 million, up 44.3% year on year. Measurable progress related to developing a speed- and cost-conscious operating structure and streamlining was demonstrated. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Profit in the Molding Machine Business improved as a result of thorough streamlining efforts, but revenue remained broadly in line with the year-earlier period as restrictions on sales activities and acceptance inspections due to COVID-19 continued. (Molding Machine Business) Revenue for the first six months of the fiscal year was ¥539 million, up 1.0% year on year, while operating profit was ¥47 million, up 45.7%.」
Streamlining efforts improved profit, with operating profit in the Molding Machine Business increasing 45.7% year on year. Measurable progress in performance related to developing a speed- and cost-conscious operating structure and improving processes was demonstrated. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「Our Group will continue steady cost-reduction activities and reviews of suppliers, while actively deploying production technologies such as automation and labor saving. By incorporating the latest technologies, including 5G, IoT and AI, we aim to build a production system capable of responding flexibly and efficiently to market changes.」
While continuing its existing focus on production process improvements, speed and cost, the company cited automation and labor saving, the use of 5G, IoT and AI, and supplier reviews as specific means of strengthening its production system. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「To respond to a rapidly changing business environment, we will promote the development of an operating structure with a strong focus on speed and cost, undertake comprehensive improvements to production processes as a group, and further enhance our capabilities on the factory floor as a manufacturing group.」
The company stated that it would continue developing a speed- and cost-conscious operating structure, improving production processes and strengthening factory-floor capabilities. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「To respond to a rapidly changing business environment, we will promote the development of an operating structure with a strong focus on speed and cost, undertake comprehensive improvements to production processes as a group, and further enhance our capabilities on the factory floor as a manufacturing group.」
The company stated that it would continue to promote a speed- and cost-conscious operating structure, production process improvements and stronger factory-floor capabilities. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「To respond to a rapidly changing business environment, we will promote the development of an operating structure with a strong focus on speed and cost, undertake comprehensive improvements to production processes as a group, and further enhance our capabilities on the factory floor as a manufacturing group.」
The company described a speed- and cost-conscious operating structure, production process improvements and stronger factory-floor capabilities as group-wide operating initiatives.