Decision and Details
Japan Fair Trade CommissionRecommendation from the Japan Fair Trade Commission
The conduct of having suppliers store, free of charge, molds for parts and other items that had not been ordered for an extended period was determined to violate Article 4, paragraph 2, item 3 of the Subcontract Act.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Matter Covered | Recommendation from the Japan Fair Trade Commission |
| Decision-Making Body | Japan Fair Trade Commission |
| Decision Date | 17 July 2026 |
| Implementation Date | 17 July 2026 (record of receiving the recommendation) |
| Period Covered | Subject conduct from August 2024 onward |
| Quantity / scale | 23 suppliers involved; 650 subject molds |
| Reason | The conduct of having suppliers store, free of charge, molds for parts and other items that had not been ordered for an extended period was determined to violate Article 4, paragraph 2, item 3 of the Subcontract Act. |
| Governing Rule | Act on the Prevention of Delay in Payment of Subcontracting Charges, etc. (Subcontract Act), prior to amendment, Article 4, paragraph 2, item 3 (prohibition on requesting the provision of unjust economic benefits) |
| Future plans | The Company will strengthen transparent and fair transactions with suppliers and preserve and enhance relationships of trust across its global supply chain to ensure that similar issues do not occur again. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The conduct of having suppliers store, free of charge, molds for parts and other items that had not been ordered for an extended period was determined to violate Article 4, paragraph 2, item 3 of the Subcontract Act. The Company stated that the conduct was impermissible and contrary to its management philosophy and corporate culture, and said it would apologize to and compensate suppliers, prevent recurrence, and strengthen fair business practices.