Developing Alternative Supply Sources to Reduce Reliance on Raw Materials from China
First written in FY2021. 2 of 5 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2026. Latest entry: 2026-08-10.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2023: 1 of 8 companies on the "Worse" side.
7 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-08-10AdvancedResults presentation
「Strengthening the circular business model through the expansion of the refractory recycling business」
Recycling used refractories is positioned not merely as a response related to raw-material procurement, but as a means of expanding the business and strengthening the circular business model. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Our group is working to reduce risks by diversifying supply sources and promoting the recycling of raw materials from used refractories.」
The response to dependence on raw materials from China and elsewhere has been made concrete through diversification of supply sources and recycling of raw materials from used refractories. - FY2024RaisedAnnual report
「On the procurement side, we will continue to promote the substitution of alternative raw materials, including recycled materials, and the diversification of procurement sources to reduce raw material costs and address procurement risks.」
Measures to reduce dependence on Chinese raw materials were expanded from developing alternative supply sources to replacing them with alternative materials, including recycled raw materials, and diversifying procurement sources. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「In recent years, inexpensive, high-quality refractory raw materials made in China have come to account for more than half of the raw materials purchased, and we have therefore been developing alternative sources of supply.」
It continues to develop alternative supply sources in response to dependence on Chinese raw materials and supply risks. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「In recent years, inexpensive, high-quality refractory raw materials made in China have come to account for more than half of the raw materials purchased, and we have therefore been developing alternative sources of supply.」
In response to Chinese refractory raw materials accounting for more than half of purchased raw materials, the company has for the first time identified the development of alternative supply sources through procurement diversification as an independent initiative.