Expansion of Overseas Operations and Strengthening of the Global Production and Supply System
First written in FY2016. 16 of 32 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-07-30.
60 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In April 2026, the Company decided to cease operations at the US subsidiary as part of global production optimization. By progressively transferring production to other sites, it aims to reduce consolidated fixed costs and improve productivity, thereby improving earnings capacity going forward.」
Regarding globally optimized production, the Company decided to cease operations at the US subsidiary and entered the stage of reducing fixed costs and improving productivity by transferring production to other sites. - FY2026-H1Strong sales at the second site in ThailandAnnual report
「Sales of drivetrain components at the second site of the Thai subsidiary performed particularly well, while demand for inverter components for hybrid vehicles also remained firm in Japan, contributing to revenue growth.」
Regarding the global production and supply network, sales of drivetrain components at the second site in Thailand, which has entered full production, performed well and contributed to revenue growth. - FY2025AchievedAnnual report
「The second site in Thailand, where production began last year, has entered full production, and the Company has begun the mass-production rollout of FutureFactory.」
Regarding the second site of the Thai subsidiary, the site progressed from preparations for launch and plans for partial production to the stage where production began in 2024 and full production was reached. - FY2025-H1Pre-operating expenses incurred at the second site in ThailandAnnual report
「Although the Company worked to improve costs and optimize selling prices, it was unable to offset the effects of lower sales and temporary factors, including pre-operating expenses at the second site of the Thai subsidiary, resulting in lower earnings.」
For the second site of the Thai subsidiary, a specific measure for globally optimized production, temporary factors including pre-operating expenses became a factor behind lower earnings in the automotive sintered products business. No statement indicates that operations have begun. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding competitiveness, preparations for the facilities at the second site of the Thai subsidiary, part of globally optimized production, are nearly complete. Shipments will begin in the second half of the fiscal year ending March 2025, contributing to revenue and earnings.」
The second site of the Thai subsidiary has reached the stage where facility preparations are nearly complete and shipments are scheduled to begin in the second half of the fiscal year ending March 2025. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For the second site in Thailand, part of the globally optimized production initiative, the Company plans to begin production of some products during the current fiscal year. Assets totaled ¥51.964 billion, an increase of ¥2.768 billion from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, mainly due to a ¥3.039 billion increase in construction in progress associated with the launch of the second site of the Thai subsidiary and other factors.」
Regarding the second site of the Thai subsidiary, the Company newly indicated that production of some products is scheduled to begin during the current fiscal year, while construction in progress increased by ¥3.039 billion from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. The globally optimized production network has progressed from construction underway to the stage where partial production is scheduled to begin. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Assets totaled ¥54.609 billion, an increase of ¥5.413 billion from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. This was mainly due to a ¥2.339 billion increase in construction in progress associated with the launch of the second site of the Thai subsidiary and an ¥813 million increase in investment securities due to higher valuations following the recovery in share prices.」
Regarding the second site of the Thai subsidiary, construction in progress increased by ¥2.339 billion from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, indicating progress in preparations for the launch and construction. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of globally optimized production, the Company is proceeding with preparations to launch the second site in Thailand. Assets totaled ¥51.102 billion, an increase of ¥1.907 billion from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. This was mainly due to a ¥906 million increase in construction in progress associated with the launch of the second site of the Thai subsidiary and a ¥446 million increase in investment securities due to higher valuations following the recovery in share prices.」
Regarding the second site of the Thai subsidiary, the Company stated that construction in progress increased by ¥906 million and that preparations for the launch were continuing, indicating progress in facility construction. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「By leveraging the characteristics of each facility, the Company will designate an "optimal production site" for each product and distinguish between products manufactured in centralized production for global supply and products manufactured locally for local consumption. It aims to reduce costs through minimum Group investment and optimal costs, thereby expanding orders and improving revenue and margins.」
The Company continues its policy of reducing costs, expanding orders, and improving revenue and margins through globally optimized production and procurement. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As part of globally optimized production, the Company is proceeding with preparations to launch the second site of its Thai subsidiary as planned.」
As a specific measure for globally optimized production, the Company continues preparations to launch the second site of its Thai subsidiary as planned. No new completion or start-of-operations milestone has been reported. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of globally optimized production, the Company is preparing to launch the second site of its Thai subsidiary.」
As a specific measure for globally optimized production, the second site of the Thai subsidiary has advanced from the expansion planning stage to the preparation stage for its launch. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company has positioned its Thai subsidiary as a core plant in Asia and is working to strengthen its competitiveness. As part of this effort, it will add and expand a second site for the Thai subsidiary.」
For the globally optimized production and supply network, the Company has positioned its Thai subsidiary as a core plant in Asia and specified the addition and expansion of a second site. The capital investment plan calls for an investment of ¥2.0 billion, construction to begin in June 2022, completion in January 2024, and annual production capacity of 1.2 million units. - FY2021ReframedAnnual report
「By leveraging the characteristics of each facility, the Company will designate an "optimal production site" for each product and distinguish between products manufactured in centralized production for global supply and products manufactured locally for local consumption. It aims to reduce costs through minimum Group investment and optimal costs, thereby expanding orders and improving revenue and margins. In parallel, it will promote globally optimal procurement and reduce procurement costs through centralized purchasing of the lowest-priced raw materials and standardization of specifications for high-cost consumables.」
The Company has made the framework of its plan more specific, shifting from expanding overseas production facilities to globally optimized production and procurement, including optimal production sites by product, the distinction between centralized production and local production for local consumption, centralized purchasing, and standardization of specifications. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company will continue working to further expand its overseas production facilities to meet customers' local procurement needs.」
The Company specified regional measures consisting of expanding automated production and sales to customers other than Toyota in Thailand, local production and electrification-related initiatives in North America, TNGA and electrification-related initiatives in China, and increased production and the launch of new products in Indonesia. It also stated that the expanded North American subsidiary had reached full production. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company will continue working to further expand its overseas production facilities to meet customers' local procurement needs.」
The Company has specified regional measures for its overseas production facilities: automation in Thailand and sales to customers other than Toyota; local production for customers and electrification-related products in North America; TNGA and EV/hybrid vehicle support in China; and global supply and the launch of new products in Indonesia. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, the Group completed the launch of new automatic transmission components at its second US plant and began preparations to increase production of Toyota TNGA components launched in the previous fiscal year. In Japan, it launched functional components for new four-wheel-drive vehicles and inverter components for hybrid vehicles, among other products, and began mass production one after another during the fiscal year.」
In addition to completing the launch of new automatic transmission components at the second US plant, the Group began preparations to increase production of Toyota TNGA components and began mass production of functional components for new four-wheel-drive vehicles and inverter components for hybrid vehicles, among other products, in Japan, demonstrating specific progress in its global and domestic production and supply networks. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, the Group completed the launch of new automatic transmission components at its second US plant and is preparing to increase production of new products launched in the previous fiscal year.」
The Group completed the launch of new automatic transmission components at its second US plant and moved on to preparations to increase production of new products launched in the previous fiscal year. Specific progress in the overseas production and supply network is presented. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, the Group established a second US plant and began full-scale mass production last August of new Toyota TNGA products, automatic transmission components, and other products. However, higher production preparation costs and the worldwide rise in raw material prices are weighing on profits.」
The Company continues to describe the situation following the start of full-scale mass production of new TNGA products, automatic transmission components, and other products at its second US plant. No new mass-production achievements have been presented since the previous quarter. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, the Group established a second US plant and began full-scale mass production in August this year of new Toyota TNGA products, automatic transmission components, and other products. However, higher production preparation costs and the worldwide rise in raw material prices are weighing on profits.」
The Group established a second US plant and began full-scale mass production in August of new TNGA products and automatic transmission components. Specific progress in the global production and supply network is presented. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, the Group is advancing preparations to launch engine components, automatic transmission components, and other new TNGA products at its second US plant, where mass production is scheduled to begin in August this year, as well as developing an optimal global production and supply network and making rationalization investments aimed at improving production efficiency.」
The Group continues preparations for mass production of new TNGA products at its second US plant, development of an optimal global production and supply network, and rationalization investments to improve production efficiency. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The Group is advancing the launch of new products at its second US plant and improving production efficiency and equipment utilization through the restructuring of its global production and supply network.」
The Group continues to advance the launch of new products at its second US plant and improve production efficiency and equipment utilization through restructuring its global production and supply network. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The Group is advancing the launch of new products at its second US plant and improving production efficiency and equipment utilization through the restructuring of its global production and supply network.」
The Group continues to advance the launch of new products at its second US plant and the restructuring of its global production and supply network. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The Group is advancing the launch of new products at its second US plant and improving production efficiency and equipment utilization through the restructuring of its global production and supply network.」
The Group continues to advance the launch of overseas production facilities and improve efficiency and equipment utilization through restructuring its global production and supply network. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「For automotive components, the Company will develop its supply network, strengthen price and quality competitiveness, and work to further expand sales to meet customers' local procurement needs. It will also continue expanding overseas sales of hydraulic equipment products.」
The Company identifies meeting customers' local procurement needs, developing its supply network, strengthening price and quality competitiveness, and expanding overseas sales as means of expanding its overseas businesses.