Quality management under the CEO and enhanced post-shipment monitoring
First written in FY2018. 2 of 4 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021. Latest entry: FY2023-Q2.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 6 of 49 companies on the "Worse" side.
33 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In light of the expected increase in production in Vietnam, the company’s board of directors resolved at its meeting on 28 September 2022 to establish a wholly owned subsidiary in Vietnam responsible for production management and quality maintenance, in order to ensure stable production and maintain quality.」
The company’s plans to strengthen quality and production management progressed to the stage of having the board approve the establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary in anticipation of increased production in Vietnam. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「To address these issues, the group will continue working to monitor production at contract manufacturers and strengthen the shared database system for management processes and quality issues identified in the market.」
In addition to its policies on quality management under the CEO and post-shipment monitoring, the company described monitoring of contract manufacturers and strengthening the database for sharing quality issues as specific measures. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「To strengthen its quality management and mutual oversight systems, the company will place its quality management function directly under the CEO and establish a structure that enhances coordination at each stage, from product development through manufacturing. It will also use a quality monitoring system for products after shipment and analytical data to improve customer satisfaction, stabilize product design and strengthen a continuous quality improvement process.」
The company continues to pursue measures to strengthen quality management through CEO-level oversight, mutual oversight, post-shipment monitoring and the use of analytical data. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「To strengthen its quality management and mutual oversight systems, the company will place its quality management function directly under the CEO and establish a structure that enhances coordination at each stage, from product development through manufacturing. It will also use a quality monitoring system for products after shipment and analytical data to improve customer satisfaction, stabilize product design and strengthen a continuous quality improvement process.」
The company presented, for the first time, specific quality management measures combining a quality management function directly under the CEO, mutual oversight, post-shipment monitoring and the use of analytical data.