Stable Procurement and Supply of Raw Materials
First written in FY2016. 15 of 30 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-08-07.
Atomix moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2023.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2019: 1 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
28 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In this environment, we are diversifying procurement routes, supplying alternative products where raw material supplies are unstable, and pursuing productivity improvements and the pass-through of higher raw material prices.」
In addition to the existing use of multiple suppliers and alternative raw materials, the company is specifically pursuing diversification of procurement routes, the supply of alternative products, productivity improvements and the pass-through of higher costs. - 2026-05-14WorsenedRevision to earnings forecast
「中東情勢の緊迫化による資源・原材料の高騰、調達不安により先行きが不透明な状況が続くと予想され、また、このまま現在の中東情勢が続いた場合、原材料や副資材の調達困難により生産できない製品が発生し市場への製品供給不足の発生、市場の停滞による受注減といったリスクが見込まれます。」
調達不安に加え、原材料・副資材の調達困難による生産不能、供給不足、受注減の可能性を明示している。 - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「We have worked to secure profits by improving productivity to contain surging raw material, energy and logistics costs, while implementing price revisions sequentially where the effects cannot be fully addressed through our own efforts.」
Amid surging raw material, energy and logistics costs, the company is addressing stable supply and profit generation through productivity improvements and price revisions. - FY2024WorsenedAnnual report
「However, we may depend on a limited number of suppliers for certain specialty raw materials. If the supply of raw materials is interrupted because a supplier suffers a disaster, accident or bankruptcy, or if supply shortages occur due to a sudden increase in demand, the performance of our group could be adversely affected.」
While describing stable procurement through multiple suppliers, the company explicitly identifies dependence on a limited number of suppliers for specialty raw materials, supply interruptions caused by disasters, accidents or bankruptcies, and supply shortages caused by surging demand as specific risks. - FY2024-Q3SoftenedAnnual report
「The situation remains uncertain and difficult, with surging raw material and energy prices, procurement concerns arising from geopolitical risks including the protracted Russia-Ukraine issue, and yen depreciation all continuing for an extended period.」
Although surging raw material and energy prices, procurement risks and yen depreciation continue, the wording has changed from the previous “worsening procurement risks” to “procurement concerns.” - FY2024-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「The situation remains uncertain and difficult, owing to continued geopolitical risks including the protracted Russia-Ukraine issue and Israel-Hamas conflict, surging raw material and energy prices, worsening procurement risks and the prolonged trend of yen depreciation.」
The company explicitly describes raw material procurement risks as having become more serious against a backdrop of geopolitical risks. - FY2023-Q3Supply shortages caused by insufficient procurement of raw materials continueAnnual report
「For architectural and flooring paints, supply shortages have continued because sufficient quantities of raw materials for some products could not be procured, but」
Difficulties in procuring raw materials continue to result in supply shortages for some products. - FY2023-Q2Product shortages caused by the inability to procure raw materialsAnnual report
「Architectural and flooring paints were affected as some products became unavailable because raw materials could not be procured, but」
Difficulties in procuring raw materials have resulted in actual product shortages and affected sales. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Amid difficult procurement conditions for raw materials and other inputs, the company worked to ensure a stable supply of products by using alternative materials and conducting efficient production activities.」
In response to difficult raw material procurement conditions, the company continues to address stable supply through the use of alternative raw materials and efficient production activities. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「Amid difficulties in procuring raw materials, we have responded by using alternative raw materials and taking other measures to ensure a stable supply of products.」
Amid difficult raw material procurement conditions, the company continues to address stable supply through the consideration and adoption of alternative raw materials. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Amid difficulties in procuring raw materials, we have worked to ensure a stable supply of products to customers, develop environmentally friendly products and strengthen the competitiveness of each plant. We have also sought to secure profits through various cost-reduction measures and the consideration of alternative raw materials in response to surging raw material prices and higher procurement costs.」
The company continues to ensure stable supply despite difficulties in procuring raw materials, pursue cost reductions and consider alternative raw materials, specifying its measures to address higher raw material prices and procurement costs. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Amid soaring prices and procurement uncertainty for various raw materials, the company has pursued various cost reductions, strengthened its BCP framework and considered alternative raw materials, among other measures,」
The company continues to pursue cost reductions, consider alternative raw materials and take measures to ensure stable supply. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Amid continued increases in the prices of raw materials and other inputs and ongoing procurement difficulties, we have pursued cost reductions, stable procurement and the consideration of alternative raw materials, while working to develop and stably supply products that meet customer needs.」
In response to surging raw material prices and procurement difficulties, the company specifically cites cost reductions, stable procurement and the consideration of alternative raw materials. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「We seek to ensure stable procurement and sufficient supplies of the raw materials needed for production by purchasing from multiple suppliers.」
The company specifies purchasing from multiple suppliers as a concrete measure for securing a stable supply of raw materials, while noting that it may depend on a limited number of suppliers for certain specialty raw materials. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative consolidated period of the third quarter, there were no material changes in unusual fluctuations, etc., in financial position, operating results or cash flows, or in the "Business and Other Risks" described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It states that there have been no material changes in existing business and other risks, including stable procurement of raw materials. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Consumer frugality remains deeply entrenched, and the operating environment remained difficult due to factors including soaring raw material prices and higher transportation costs.」
Difficult conditions surrounding stable procurement and stable supply, including soaring raw material prices and higher transportation costs, continue. - FY2019WorsenedAnnual report
「The company is establishing a framework to ensure a stable supply of raw materials. However, if procurement becomes difficult due to overseas conditions, accidents at suppliers or other factors, production could be significantly affected, which may in turn affect the Group's operating results.」
While describing its framework for stable procurement, the company explicitly states that difficulties in procurement caused by overseas conditions or accidents at suppliers could significantly affect production. - FY2019-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Higher prices caused by uncertainty over the supply of various raw materials due to China's environmental regulations, and higher transportation costs resulting from work-style reforms in the transportation industry」
The company reports uncertainty over the supply and soaring prices of raw materials resulting from China's environmental regulations, as well as higher transportation costs due to work-style reforms in the transportation industry, indicating that conditions surrounding stable procurement and stable supply have deteriorated. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「There have been no material changes to the challenges that our Group needs to address during the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
States that there have been no material changes to issues to be addressed, including the stable procurement of raw materials. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「There have been no material changes to the challenges that our Group needs to address during the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
States that there have been no material changes to issues to be addressed, including the stable procurement of raw materials. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「There have been no significant changes in the business or financial issues that the Group needs to address during the nine-month period ended December 2022.」
States that there have been no material changes to existing issues to be addressed, including the stable procurement of raw materials. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「There have been no material changes to the challenges that our Group needs to address during the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
States that there have been no material changes to existing issues to be addressed, including the stable procurement of raw materials. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「There have been no material changes to the challenges that our Group needs to address during the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
States that there have been no material changes to existing issues to be addressed, including the stable procurement of raw materials. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「(7) Stable procurement of raw materials」
Continues to identify stable procurement of raw materials as an issue to be addressed. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「There have been no significant changes in the business or financial issues that the Group needs to address during the nine-month period ended December 2022.」
States that there have been no material changes to issues to be addressed, including the stable procurement of raw materials. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「There have been no material changes to the challenges that our Group needs to address during the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
States that there have been no material changes to issues to be addressed, including the stable procurement of raw materials. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「There have been no material changes to the challenges that our Group needs to address during the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
States that there have been no material changes to issues to be addressed, including the stable procurement of raw materials. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「(7) Stable procurement of raw materials to ensure a stable supply of products」
Identifies raw material procurement as an issue to be addressed as a means of ensuring a stable supply.