Improving R&D efficiency through the integration of the Research and Development Departments
First written in FY2021. 4 of 6 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023. Latest entry: FY2026.
11 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「With the objective of improving development performance and productivity, the Development Division has actively worked to streamline and improve performance, including the transfer of some functions of the Development Division’s “R&D Center” to the Gifu Plant in February 2026.」
Some functions of the R&D Center were transferred to the Gifu Plant, representing organizational progress toward streamlining the R&D structure and improving productivity. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「To further strengthen the Development Division’s expansion into the “surface” concept, the Company opened the Development Division’s new facility, the “R&D Center,” in May 2024. While obtaining the latest technical information, it successfully developed the VERSE brand, which includes “grooglo” and “Grazioso.”」
Following the opening of the R&D Center, the Company reported the concrete R&D achievement of successfully developing the VERSE brand. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「To further strengthen the expansion into “surfaces” within its R&D division, the company opened the division's new facility, the “R&D Center,” in May 2024.」
Regarding the strengthening of the Development Division, which includes the Research and Development Departments, concrete progress was made with the opening of the R&D Center in May 2024. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「To further strengthen the expansion into the “surface” concept, bus development personnel were assigned to the Development Department in October 2022. In March 2023, a new team dedicated to developing products for the “surface” area was launched.」
Toward expanding the “surface” concept across the entire space, organizational progress was made through the assignment of bus development personnel and the launch of a dedicated team. - FY2022ReframedAnnual report
「To further enhance creativity, streamline operations and increase speed, the Development Division was established in March 2022 under the overall supervision of the General Manager of the Development Division, incorporating the Research and Development Departments.」
The policy of integrating the Research and Development Departments was revised into an organizational structure centered on the Development Division, which incorporates both departments. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「In March 2021, the Research Department and Development Department were integrated under the overall supervision of the General Manager of the Manufacturing Division, and the Research and Development Department was newly established. The Company is working to further improve the efficiency of its R&D operations as a result.」
The Research Department and Development Department were integrated in March 2021, and the Research and Development Department was newly established.