Global expansion of production, productivity improvement, and cost reduction
First written in FY2016. 8 of 11 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020. Latest entry: FY2024.
74 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「We are consolidating production sites at the Kanuma facility acquired in April 2022. Following the transfer of manufacturing equipment from Thailand, which was an overseas production site in the previous consolidated fiscal year, the current consolidated fiscal year saw the transfer of manufacturing equipment from the Kyoto factory, relocation of the IH powder-coating laboratory, and establishment of a new SiC wafer processing and evaluation equipment line under the NEDO Green Innovation Fund. We are advancing the restructuring of the production system in preparation for future business expansion.」
The consolidation at the Kanuma facility has progressed from the transfer of equipment from Thailand to the relocation of equipment from the Kyoto factory and the IH powder-coating laboratory, as well as the establishment of a new SiC wafer processing and evaluation equipment line. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「To bring the site into operation, we are moving, newly installing, and expanding equipment, machinery, and personnel, mainly for contract operations, and are bringing them online sequentially. We will eliminate the complexity of manufacturing and order acceptance within the group, establish an end-to-end structure in Japan, and restructure the production system.」
With the Kanuma facility as the core, the company is proceeding with the relocation, new installation, and expansion of equipment, machinery, and personnel, bringing them online sequentially and giving concrete form to an end-to-end structure in Japan and the restructuring of its production system. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「There were no decisions to enter into or executions of material management-related contracts or similar agreements during the third quarter.」
No new important contracts or other agreements relating to production sites or the production structure are disclosed. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「We are restructuring the group's production sites, making effective use of manufacturing equipment to ensure a stable supply of products, procuring raw materials from multiple suppliers, and researching substitute materials so that we can respond promptly to unforeseen circumstances and other events. On 1 April 2022, we acquired a factory in Kanuma, Tochigi Prefecture.」
In addition to restructuring production sites, using equipment, and researching multiple sourcing and substitute materials, the company acquired the Kanuma factory and is advancing the restructuring of its production and procurement structure. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「We will continue to pursue the development of smart factories through DX (digital transformation), using digital data to reform business processes and continuously improve quality and productivity.」
The company has given concrete form to initiatives to develop smart factories and reform business processes and improve quality and productivity through DX and the use of digital data. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「As measures to strengthen our BCP for raw-material procurement, we are restructuring the group's production sites, making effective use of manufacturing equipment to ensure a stable supply of products, procuring raw materials from multiple suppliers, researching substitute materials, and working to respond promptly to unforeseen circumstances and other events.」
The company has given concrete form to strengthening its production and procurement structure by combining the restructuring of production sites, effective use of equipment, multiple sourcing of raw materials, and research into substitute materials. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In this environment, we further deepened the structural reforms announced at the beginning of the fiscal year, reduced expenses and pursued profitability improvement through the conversion of sales offices into home offices and other measures, improved operational efficiency through precise production adjustments based on information sharing with customers, a review of the capital investment plan, and the development of telework environments at headquarters and domestic and overseas group companies, and achieved productivity improvements, including in indirect departments.」
The company continues structural reforms combining production adjustments, a review of the capital investment plan, expense reductions, and the development of telework environments. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「To sustain this recovery trend, we further deepened the structural reforms announced at the beginning of the fiscal year, reduced expenses and pursued profitability improvement through the conversion of sales offices into home offices and other measures, and sought to improve operational efficiency through precise production adjustments based on information sharing with customers, a review of the capital investment plan, and the development of telework environments at headquarters and domestic and overseas group companies. We will continue to achieve productivity improvements, including in indirect departments.」
The company has given concrete form to productivity and profitability improvement measures combining further structural reform, precise production adjustments based on customer information, the conversion of sales offices into home offices, and a review of the capital investment plan. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「To respond to this environment, we deepened the structural reforms announced at the beginning of the fiscal year, reduced expenses by converting sales offices into home offices and through other measures, and pursued profitability improvement. We also adjusted production through temporary plant closures and improved operational efficiency by establishing telework environments at headquarters and domestic and overseas group factories, including through a review of the capital investment plan. We will continue to achieve further productivity improvements, including in indirect departments.」
The company has given concrete form to initiatives to improve productivity and profitability through structural reforms combining expense reductions, production adjustments, a review of the capital investment plan, and the development of telework environments. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「We will work to improve efficiency and profitability by consolidating the group's manufacturing sites, eliminating higher costs caused by rising labour expenses in China and country risks, among other factors.」
The company has given concrete form to its direction of improving efficiency and profitability by consolidating manufacturing sites, prompted by the liquidation of its China site. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Reviewing and restructuring domestic and overseas production sites to pursue the global expansion of production, productivity improvement, and cost reduction.」
An initiative to review and restructure domestic and overseas production sites, leading to improved productivity and lower costs.