Production Rationalization through Standardization, Modularization and Robot Adoption
First written in FY2016. 19 of 25 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 1 of 12 companies on the "Worse" side.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2026Sale of the fourth factoryAnnual report
「The No. 4 Factory was sold in December 2025.」
The company reported the December 2025 sale of the No. 4 Factory, which had previously served as a base for expanding and rationalizing production capacity. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「We also newly installed a horizontal machining center for rough machining and achieved improvements in productivity and operability through coordinated operation with the same type of machining center installed earlier.」
The company reported that the horizontal machining center, whose installation began in the previous fiscal year, had reached the stage of achieving improvements in productivity and operability through coordinated operation with the same type of equipment. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「To prepare for a recovery in automotive-related demand, we are working to increase production capacity from a medium- to long-term perspective and have newly installed a horizontal machining center for rough machining. By operating it in coordination with the same type of machining center installed earlier, we will work to achieve more efficient production.」
The company newly installed a horizontal machining center for rough machining, giving concrete form to improvements in production capacity and efficiency through coordinated operation with existing equipment. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「These initiatives shortened working hours, resulting in annual cost savings of ¥24 million and exceeding the target by more than 10%.」
The company reported annual cost savings of ¥24 million, exceeding the target by more than 10%, through production rationalization measures including use of the precision assembly room, installation of an automated cleaning machine and expansion of automated running equipment. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「On the production side, we pursued integrated initiatives led by the Machine Tool Business Division. These included stable production through advance ordering, earlier shipments and securing additional production capacity through stronger sharing of production plan information, flexible staff allocation to secure resources for increasingly complex design work, use of outsourced design, and stronger training and recruitment of manufacturing personnel.」
The company combined advance ordering, sharing of production plan information, earlier shipments, securing additional production capacity, staff allocation, outsourced design, and training and recruitment of manufacturing personnel to give concrete form to production rationalization and supply response measures. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on the Medium-Term Plan 2024, we are working to increase production capacity at the head office factory and have installed a horizontal machining center for rough machining. This equipment enables extended unmanned operation through automated material handling and will further shorten machining lead times. We are also reviewing the layout of the head office factory, including starting renovation work to relocate the precision assembly room, with the aim of consolidating assembly work on the first floor, which had previously been carried out across different levels of the factory, and improving productivity.」
The installation of a horizontal machining center, unmanned operation through automated material handling, and the start of relocation work for the precision assembly room gave concrete form to production rationalization and capacity improvements at the head office factory. - FY2022AchievedAnnual report
「Asahi Factory, which had been under construction to enhance corporate value, began operations on 4 April 2022. We will continue establishing a production system for increased output with a view to further growth.」
Asahi Factory, which had been under construction, began operations on 4 April 2022, bringing the plans for construction of the new factory and establishment of an increased-production system into the operating phase. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Construction of Asahi Factory, which had been under way to enhance corporate value, was completed on 31 January 2022. We will continue preparations so that production capacity can be fully utilized when operations are scheduled to begin in April 2022.」
Construction of Asahi Factory, which had been under construction, was completed on 31 January 2022, and preparations began for its planned start of operations in April of the same year. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of our capital investment to enhance corporate value, exterior work at Asahi Factory, which is currently under construction, is almost complete, and preparations for its planned start of operations in April 2022 are progressing smoothly.」
Exterior work at the new Asahi Factory is almost complete, and preparations for its planned start of operations in April 2022 are progressing. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of our capital investment to enhance corporate value, we named the new factory currently under construction Asahi Factory. With operations at Asahi Factory scheduled to begin in April 2022, we will continue addressing issues across the company so that our production capacity can be fully utilized during a recovery in demand.」
The new factory under construction was named Asahi Factory, and company-wide preparations continued for its planned start of operations in April 2022 and for maximizing production capacity during a recovery in demand. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「For the new factory currently under construction, we will address issues across the company to ensure a smooth transition of operations and enable the new factory to contribute during a recovery in demand, with operations scheduled to begin in April 2022.」
The New Northern Factory progressed to the construction stage, with the plan specifying an investment of ¥3.5 billion and commencement of operations in April 2022. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「While adjusting production in line with supply and demand, we promoted design and manufacturing responses to increasingly diverse user needs and shorter delivery times, and worked to implement optimal production. We also worked to improve productivity, including through thorough employee education and training, so that we could respond quickly and increase production capacity during a recovery in demand.」
In addition to adjusting production in line with the order environment, the company advanced design and manufacturing responses to increasingly diverse needs and shorter delivery times, as well as education and training in preparation for a recovery in demand. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「After the impact of declining orders emerged, we adjusted production as necessary while working to implement optimal production tailored to user needs, including short delivery times. We also worked to improve productivity, including through thorough employee education and training, so that we could respond quickly and increase production capacity during a recovery in demand.」
The company adjusted production in response to the sharp decline in orders and addressed short delivery times, while giving concrete form to employee education and training in preparation for a recovery in demand. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「On the production side, output remained firm, supported by the order backlog at the end of the previous fiscal year, while we worked to implement optimal production. We also worked to improve quality and further increase productivity.」
The company said it continued to pursue optimal production, quality improvements and productivity improvements. No specific milestones, such as the completion of new equipment, were indicated. - FY2020SoftenedAnnual report
「Due to the impact of the spread of COVID-19, we have changed the schedule for constructing the new factory and postponed the planned start of operations by 1 year. If the COVID-19 pandemic continues for an extended period or spreads further, we may make additional changes to the plan.」
The plan to increase production and rationalize operations through construction of a new factory remains in place, but the planned start of operations was postponed by 1 year because of the impact of the pandemic, with the possibility of further changes also indicated. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「We worked to strengthen the production system by upgrading the skills of assembly personnel, standardizing operations and operating equipment more efficiently.」
The company reaffirmed its efforts to strengthen the production system through skills development for assembly personnel, work standardization and efficient equipment operation. The New Northern Factory remained listed under the existing plan, with construction scheduled to start in April 2020 and be completed in April 2021. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Accordingly, we decided to build a new plant on land we own in Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture, as a new production base for the machine tool business. By transferring some manufacturing processes from the head plant to the new plant, we will establish a system for increasing machine tool production and further promote production rationalization and efficiency. Total investment: approximately ¥3.5 billion (planned); construction start: scheduled for April 2020; operations start: scheduled for April 2021.」
The company resolved to build a new factory as a measure to expand production capacity following the No. 4 Factory. It plans to transfer some manufacturing processes and promote increased production, production rationalization and efficiency improvements, with the investment amount, construction start date and planned commencement of operations specified. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「While continuing full production to meet a high order backlog, we worked to optimize production by improving the production management function for monitoring progress against production plans, and by implementing appropriate inventory control through a review of the logistics system and promotion of 5S.」
To support full production, we strengthened progress monitoring for production plans, reviewed the logistics system, and implemented inventory control through 5S, giving concrete form to production rationalization measures. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「To expand and improve production efficiency, we acquired land and buildings adjacent to the head office factory in November and brought them fully online as the No. 4 Factory from January. We invested ¥341 million in acquiring and renovating the No. 4 Factory.」
The No. 4 Factory, which had remained at the planning stage through the previous quarter, began full operations in January, with ¥341 million invested in its acquisition and renovation. Plans to expand and improve production efficiency were realized in the form of tangible facilities. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「On the production side, we continued full production while working to improve productivity. However, rising demand disrupted the stable supply of key components, causing production delays in part of the plan. To expand and improve production efficiency under these conditions, we acquired land and buildings adjacent to the head office factory in November and plan to bring them fully online as the No. 4 Factory from January 2019.」
While continuing full production and improving productivity, the company acquired land and buildings adjacent to the head office factory in November and gave concrete form to its plan to bring the No. 4 Factory online from January 2019. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「On the production side, we improved productivity and responded with full production while demand remained high. However, rising demand disrupted the stable supply of key components, causing production delays in part of the plan.」
While responding to high demand through productivity improvements and full production, production delays occurred in some areas because of uncertainty over the supply of key components. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In production, we worked to increase output by expanding the factory at the end of the previous fiscal year and reviewing assembly flows to improve efficiency.」
In the IT-related manufacturing equipment business, the company expanded the factory and revised the assembly workflow, giving concrete form to its production capacity expansion plans. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「In fiscal 2018, the final year of the plan, we will work to meet delivery deadlines and maintain stable production by optimizing production, improving efficiency and further developing a production structure capable of responding flexibly to user needs.」
To respond to strong orders, we additionally identified production optimization, efficiency improvements, a flexible production structure, on-time delivery and stable production as specific issues for the final year. We also introduced vertical CNC cylindrical grinders and allocated personnel to the design and manufacturing divisions. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「In production, looking ahead to future growth, we invested in equipment including horizontal CNC cylindrical grinders and allocated personnel to the design and manufacturing divisions, while working to reduce costs through greater work efficiency and a review of the production structure.」
We invested in equipment, including ¥82 million for horizontal CNC cylindrical grinders, allocated personnel and reviewed the production structure. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We will improve product quality and reduce costs by standardizing and modularizing products and peripheral equipment and introducing robots into manufacturing processes such as machine assembly. In addition, by developing suppliers and making effective use of outsourcing, we will build a production structure capable of responding flexibly to fluctuations in demand.」
We plan to address quality, cost and fluctuations in demand through reforms to product design, production processes and the external supply structure.