Building a stable supply system through the adoption of alternative components and expansion of suppliers
First written in FY2022. 3 of 4 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023. Latest entry: FY2025.
27 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group is implementing measures such as in-house production of key components and the use of alternative products, and is working to secure product delivery schedules and profits.」
It was stated that in-house production of key components and the use of alternative products were being implemented as measures to address supply constraints, making the stable supply measures more specific. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group belongs to various industry associations and related organizations, collects information on environmental regulatory changes and market trends, and has established a system for promptly disseminating and sharing that information with management and relevant departments.」
Regarding component procurement, specific measures to secure stable supply and delivery schedules were established, including in-house production of key components, the use of alternative products, and securing multiple suppliers. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「We are working to adopt alternative components, secure diverse procurement channels, further reduce costs, and improve productivity, while also building a more stable product supply system, which is an important challenge.」
Measures involving alternative components, diverse procurement channels, cost reduction, and productivity improvement were linked to the construction of a continuous supply system as responses to supply constraints. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「To respond to sharply rising demand, global supply constraints for components, and soaring raw material prices, it is also an important challenge to adopt alternative components, secure diverse procurement channels, further reduce costs, improve productivity, and build a more stable product supply system.」
Alternative components, diverse procurement channels, cost reduction, and productivity improvement were presented together for the first time as measures to address component supply constraints and soaring raw material prices.