Strengthening the Operating Foundation
First written in FY2016. 5 of 6 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 2 of 19 companies on the "Worse" side.
11 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to reforms on the software side, such as production processes, pursued during the previous mid-term plan, the company will newly pursue reforms on the hardware side, involving production facilities. It will use its proprietary DX platform to optimize production and consolidate and streamline production facilities supporting high-mix, low-volume production.」
The company has expanded its business-platform strengthening efforts beyond its previous manufacturing reforms to include the consolidation and streamlining of production facilities and production optimization using DX. - 2026-05-13AdvancedManagement Plan
「In addition to the soft-side reforms, such as production processes, pursued during the previous medium-term plan, we will advance reforms on the hard side, namely production facilities. We will also optimize production using our in-house DX platform.」
The company is advancing its business foundation through production-facility reform and production optimization using its in-house DX platform. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group is building an optimal production system through two complementary initiatives: the continued promotion of the “Major Manufacturing Reform” (software), aimed at improving efficiency across the entire supply chain, and the new promotion of the “Production Facilities Reform” (hardware), which involves consolidating and integrating production facilities.」
The company has expanded its business-platform strengthening efforts beyond the Major Manufacturing Reform to include Production Facilities Reform, involving the integration and consolidation of production facilities. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Following an organizational change effective 1 April of this year, the company adopted a structure comprising 7 business divisions and decided to promote integrated operations by placing sales and R&D organizations within each division. Through this measure, it will accelerate management decision-making and enhance the value provided to customers.」
The company has specified strengthening its business platform through a structure comprising 7 business divisions and integrated operations between sales and R&D organizations. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「While maintaining the current functional organizational structure, the company newly introduced management by business groups to accelerate decision-making.」
To strengthen its business platform, the company newly introduced a business-group structure while maintaining its functional organization. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「④ Strengthening the business platform」
The company has identified strengthening the business platform as one of its key initiatives for profitable growth.