Stable Supply Through Dual-Sourcing of Raw Materials and Inventory Management
First written in FY2021. 12 of 16 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2026-H1. Latest entry: 2026-10-19.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2023: 1 of 8 companies on the "Worse" side.
7 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding progress in the production transfer, pilot production at the pilot plant was completed by the end of December 2025 as originally planned.」
Regarding the rebuilding of the stable supply system following the change in contract manufacturer, prototype production at the pilot plant was completed at the end of December 2025, advancing preparations toward the start of full-scale manufacturing during the fiscal year ending March 2027. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Because the company commissioned to manufacture our product 「ステボロニン®」 entered bankruptcy proceedings on 5 September 2025, we suspended transactions with it. To promptly rebuild a stable product supply system, we have been holding discussions with a domestic operating company selected as our new contract manufacturer and, as stated in the notice entitled 「Notice Regarding the Execution of an Agreement with a New Contract Manufacturing Partner」 announced on 2 October 2025, entered into a development and contract manufacturing agreement with that company to establish a manufacturing system aimed at ensuring a stable long-term supply.」
Following the bankruptcy of the contract manufacturer, entered into a development and contract manufacturing agreement with a new domestic contract manufacturer and advanced to the stage of transferring production and rebuilding the stable supply system. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「Because alternative procurement is particularly difficult for certain raw materials, we secure sufficient inventory, in forms such as intermediates that can be stored for long periods, to meet sales for a considerable period and maintain stable supply even in the event of a disaster. We will also continue to pursue second sourcing of raw materials.」
Continues to secure sufficient inventory of difficult-to-source raw materials, in the form of long-term storable intermediates, and pursue second sourcing. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「While maintaining and improving stable supply through manufacturing and quality control based on stringent standards, rigorous demand forecasting and the maintenance of appropriate inventory levels, we will, because alternative raw materials are currently unavailable, continue to pursue second sourcing of raw materials and secure sufficient inventory to meet sales for a considerable period so that stable supply can be maintained in the event of disasters and other contingencies.」
Continues its policy of stable supply through quality control, demand forecasting, appropriate inventory levels and second sourcing of raw materials. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「While maintaining and improving stable supply through manufacturing and quality control based on stringent standards, rigorous demand forecasting and the maintenance of appropriate inventory levels, we will, because alternative raw materials are currently unavailable, pursue second sourcing of raw materials and secure sufficient inventory to meet sales for a considerable period, based on our BCP (business continuity plan) formulated to maintain stable supply in the event of disasters and other contingencies.」
Identifies quality control, demand forecasting, appropriate inventory levels and second sourcing as specific measures for stable supply.