Smart Factory Transformation and QCD Improvements in the Semiconductor Business
First written in FY2021. 5 of 8 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023-Q2. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2021: 2 of 20 companies on the "Worse" side.
18 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Going forward, we will work to improve profitability by establishing a production system capable of meeting strong demand and by passing through higher raw material costs in the second half of the fiscal year.」
The company indicated a policy of building a production system to meet strong demand. Strengthening production capacity and the supply system for the semiconductor business is taking shape as a measure to address the new phase of demand. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Key initiatives: ① Improve productivity through the operation of new equipment ② Achieve sales of new products」
The company identified improving productivity through the operation of new equipment and sales of new products as key initiatives for the following fiscal year in the semiconductor business. These initiatives will also be extended to shortening lead times, strengthening SiC competitiveness and developing high-capacity devices. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The total capital investment made during the fiscal year under review was ¥2,140 million. Major items included ¥333 million for upgrading the company's core system and ¥317 million for capital investment related to new products and production capacity expansion in the semiconductor business.」
In connection with the smart factory transformation and production capacity enhancement, the company made total capital investment of ¥2,140 million in FY2025, including ¥317 million for new semiconductor products and production capacity expansion. It also advanced the upgrade of its core system. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Company Okayama Plant Back-end rationalization equipment for semiconductors 400 317 Proceeds from disposal of treasury shares December 2022 April 2025」
Of the total ¥400 million for back-end rationalization equipment at the Okayama Plant, ¥317 million has been paid, with completion scheduled for April 2025. Although the capital investment remains incomplete, implementation is progressing. - FY2023Incomplete capital investment plan to continue into the following fiscal yearAnnual report
「Capital investment for rationalization and automation, particularly in the semiconductor business, aimed at stabilizing manufacturing operations was affected by equipment delivery delays and was not completed as planned during the fiscal year under review. The investment will therefore continue into the following fiscal year.」
The FY2023 plan for rationalization and automation capital investment could not be completed because of equipment delivery delays and will continue into the following fiscal year. The plan for ¥800 million of front-end capacity expansion equipment and ¥400 million of back-end rationalization equipment at the Okayama Plant remains in place. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Capital investment for rationalization and automation, which we had planned to stabilize manufacturing operations, has been affected by delivery delays, but we will continue steadily advancing key initiatives under the medium-term management plan.」
Although rationalization and automation investment has been affected by delivery delays, a specific plan was presented to implement ¥800 million of front-end capacity expansion equipment and ¥400 million of back-end rationalization equipment at the Okayama Plant from December 2022 through March 2024 and April 2025, respectively. Front-end capacity is expected to increase by 10% after completion. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「On the production side, as strong demand for machine tools and semiconductors kept us busy responding to production requirements, we focused on improving production efficiency and quality.」
The company reaffirmed its policy of focusing on improving production efficiency and quality while responding to demand for machine tools and semiconductors. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「We will install automated equipment in key processes to improve production efficiency and eliminate process defects caused by variability. We will also further improve QCD by strengthening the integration of process information with the semiconductor integrated management system, making the production process visible, and centrally managing the systems for procuring raw materials and managing inventories. QCD stands for quality, cost and delivery.」
For the semiconductor business, the company identified the transformation into a smart factory as a new key initiative, combining automation of key processes, standardization of designs and materials, integration of process information with the integrated management system, and centralized procurement and inventory management.