Distributed R&D Structure in Japan, the United States, Germany and Thailand
First written in FY2016. 2 of 3 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2018.
25 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Our group's research and development division currently has approximately 160 staff, representing approximately 23.8% of all group employees. Based primarily in Japan, the division handles everything from research into core technologies through product planning, design, mass production and development support in the United States, Germany and Thailand.」
Research and development staff increased from approximately 150 in the previous fiscal year to approximately 160, expanding the development and support structure across 4 regions. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Our group's research and development division currently has approximately 150 staff, representing approximately 23% of all group employees. Based primarily in Japan, the division handles everything from research into core technologies through product planning, design, mass production and development support in the United States, Germany and Thailand.」
Research and development staff increased from approximately 100, or approximately 16%, to approximately 150, or approximately 23%, and the company disclosed a 4-region structure covering development support. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Our group's research and development division currently has approximately 100 staff, representing approximately 16% of all group employees. Based primarily in Japan, the division handles everything from research into core technologies through product planning, design and mass production in the United States, Germany and Thailand.」
The company has disclosed a workforce of approximately 100, or approximately 16% of all employees, and development processes spanning 4 regions.