Eliminating waste and establishing an optimal production system through KPS

「In production, the company is pursuing optimal production with KPS (KVK Production System) activities as its main pillar, while advancing the elimination of all forms of waste and strengthening cost competitiveness. KPS activities have been invigorated through study sessions conducted at various sites by the NPS Study Group and voluntary in-house study sessions held by internally selected improvement members. Going forward, the company will further invigorate KPS activities by holding voluntary study sessions regularly and will seek to improve productivity by pursuing improvements at its factories.」

「With KPS (KVK Production System) activities as its main pillar, the company is pursuing optimal production by eliminating all forms of waste and strengthening cost competitiveness. Through efforts by each production site, centered on the head office, to procure and produce in the optimal locations, the company will continue developing a highly efficient production system and contribute to lower costs.」

「The injection molding machines and plastic plating equipment introduced in stages at the 2 new factory buildings to expand production capacity have seen rising utilization rates and are operating stably. The company is reviewing the optimal factory layout, including the existing production lines, with consideration for safety and costs, and will continue developing a highly efficient production system.」

「The 2 new factory buildings constructed to expand production capacity began full-scale operations after the installation of injection molding machines and resin-plating equipment. Looking ahead to expanding the range of applications for molded products, we will further enhance the facilities. We are reviewing the optimal plant layout, including the existing plant's production lines, with safety and costs in mind, and working to establish a highly efficient production system. In addition, under an integrated production system covering the entire process from order receipt through production and shipping, we are organically linking each process and working to automate manufacturing processes. We will promote improvements to the automated lines, maintain high utilization rates and contribute to lower costs.」

「Of the 2 new factory buildings constructed to expand production capacity, some lines have begun operating. Along with utilizing the new buildings, we will coordinate all departments across the entire process from order receipt through procurement, production, shipping and delivery to establish a highly efficient production system.」

「Under an integrated production system covering the entire process from order receipt through production and shipping, we are linking each process organically and pursuing further efficiency gains while working to automate manufacturing processes. We manage and improve the automated lines daily, maintain high utilization rates and contribute to lower costs.」

「Under an integrated production system covering the entire process from order receipt through production and shipping, we are linking each process organically and pursuing further efficiency gains while working to automate manufacturing processes. As part of plant automation, we are automating the production lines for our main products. Utilization rates are gradually rising, contributing to lower costs.」

「Under an integrated production system covering the entire process from order receipt through production and shipping, we are linking each process organically and pursuing further efficiency gains while working to automate manufacturing processes. As part of plant automation, we are automating the production lines for our main products. Utilization rates are gradually rising, contributing to lower costs.」

「Under an integrated production system covering the entire process from order receipt through production and shipping, we are linking each process organically and pursuing further efficiency gains while working to automate manufacturing processes.」

「Centered on KPS (KVK Production System), we are pursuing optimal production, eliminating all forms of waste and strengthening cost competitiveness. To support high-mix, low-volume production, we are working to shorten setup times in the assembly process and lead times from order receipt, picking and packing through shipping in the logistics process. We will shorten lead times from order receipt through shipping and establish a system for delivering products to customers at the right time.」

「In the assembly process, we established a model line for thermostatic bathroom faucets capable of supporting high-mix, low-volume production. Going forward, we will roll this out to other products.」

「Centered on KPS (KVK Production System), we are pursuing optimal production, eliminating all forms of waste and strengthening cost competitiveness. In the assembly process, we are working to create lines capable of responding flexibly to fluctuations in production volumes.」

「In production, under an integrated production system covering the entire process from order receipt through production and shipping, we are linking each process organically and pursuing further efficiency gains while working to automate manufacturing processes.」

「In production, centered on KPS (KVK Production System) activities, we are pursuing optimal production, eliminating all forms of waste and strengthening cost competitiveness. In the assembly process, we are working to create lines capable of responding flexibly to fluctuations in volume. We have established a finished-goods store beside the line, with logistics personnel picking items from the store in sequence and production starting in the order picked. By starting production multiple times in line with shipments, we are shortening lead times from order receipt through shipping and reducing inventories.」

「In production, centered on KPS (KVK Production System) activities, we are pursuing optimal production, eliminating all forms of waste and strengthening cost competitiveness. Under an integrated production system covering the entire process from order receipt through production and shipping, we are reviewing the layouts of parts inventory racks and workbenches and the movement paths of workers from the ground up to improve work efficiency. As part of plant automation, we are also automating the production lines for our main products. Utilization rates are gradually rising, contributing to lower costs.」

「In production, centered on KPS (KVK Production System) activities, we are pursuing optimal production, eliminating all forms of waste and strengthening cost competitiveness. In the assembly process, we have reduced inventories by starting production multiple times in line with shipments. As part of plant automation, we are also automating the production lines for our main products. Utilization rates are gradually rising, contributing to lower costs.」

「In production, in preparation for a decline in orders caused by the spread of novel coronavirus disease, we thoroughly pursued cost-reduction activities to secure earnings, including reviewing procurement routes for raw materials and parts and partially bringing production in-house. As part of plant automation, we are also automating the production lines for our main products. Their utilization rates are gradually rising, contributing to lower costs.」

「In production, under an integrated production system covering the entire process from order receipt through production and shipping, we are linking each process organically and pursuing further efficiency gains while working to automate manufacturing processes.」

「A logistics building was completed on the main plant site the year before last, establishing an integrated production system covering the entire process from order receipt through production and shipping and enabling us to shorten lead times. Going forward, we will pursue further efficiency gains by coordinating each process and promoting automation.」

「In production, centered on KPS (KVK Production System) activities, we are pursuing optimal production, eliminating all forms of waste and strengthening cost competitiveness. Since completion of the logistics building last year, we have worked to improve efficiency within the plant and shorten lead times by reviewing the layouts of parts inventory racks and workbenches and the movement paths of workers. As part of plant automation, we are also automating the production lines for our main products, and the effects of lower costs are gradually emerging.」

「In production, a new logistics building was completed last year. In conjunction with this, we reviewed the layout of parts inventory racks from the ground up, eliminated waste in transport and idle time, and worked to shorten lead times. By consolidating shipping functions, we are working to improve efficiency throughout the entire process from order receipt through production and shipping as an integrated production plant, and to establish a system for delivering products to customers at the right time.」

「In production, centered on KPS (KVK Production System) activities, we aim for optimal production capable of responding flexibly to fluctuations in exchange rates and orders, while advancing the elimination of all forms of waste and strengthening cost competitiveness.」

「The Philippine production subsidiary, which began production in June 2017, has smoothly ramped up production and is operating. We will advance the establishment of an optimal production system across 3 sites in Japan, Dalian in China and the Philippines, and strengthen global cost competitiveness.」

「In production, centered on KPS (KVK Production System) activities, we aim for optimal production capable of responding flexibly to fluctuations in exchange rates and orders, while advancing the elimination of all forms of waste and strengthening cost competitiveness.」

「In production, centered on KPS (KVK Production System) activities, we are advancing an optimal production system capable of responding flexibly to fluctuations in orders.」

「In production, centered on KPS (KVK Production System) activities, we have worked to establish an optimal production system capable of responding flexibly to fluctuations in orders, with the aim of strengthening cost competitiveness.」

「In production, centered on KPS (KVK Production System) activities, we aim for optimal production capable of responding flexibly to fluctuations in exchange rates and orders, while advancing the elimination of all forms of waste and strengthening cost competitiveness.」

「In production, centered on KPS (KVK Production System) activities, we aim for optimal production capable of responding flexibly to fluctuations in exchange rates and orders, while advancing the elimination of all forms of waste and strengthening cost competitiveness.」

「Centered on KPS (KVK Production System) activities, we advanced the elimination of all forms of waste and the strengthening of cost competitiveness,」

「Centered on KPS (KVK Production System) activities, we eliminated all forms of waste and worked to strengthen cost competitiveness. To produce what is needed at the right time in line with shipments, we pursued visualization of materials and information throughout the entire process from order receipt through procurement, production, shipping and delivery. At the same time, the Group worked as one to establish an optimal production system capable of responding flexibly to fluctuations in exchange rates and orders, while constantly identifying the optimal locations for production and procurement in Japan and overseas.」