Rebuilding the Business Continuity Framework Through a Review of Procurement Strategy
First written in FY2022. 4 of 5 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023. Latest entry: FY2026.
19 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, as part of manufacturing reforms, including production at the new building at the Shiroi site, which began operations in May 2025, the company worked to improve production capacity and quality and increase efficiency, including through supply-chain optimisation, while also pursuing cost reductions through component sharing and in-house production.」
Following the review of the procurement strategy, the company implemented production at the new building at the Shiroi site, which began operations in May 2025, improvements in production capacity and quality, supply-chain optimisation, and component sharing and in-house production. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, as part of manufacturing reforms that form the foundation for sustainable growth, the company focused on process improvements, including efficient inventory management premised on stable supply, product-line consolidation and shorter lead times, while pursuing both cost-increase prevention and cost reductions through such measures as component standardisation and in-house production to optimise the supply chain.」
Following the review of the procurement strategy, the company implemented component standardisation, in-house production, efficient inventory management, product-line consolidation and shorter lead times. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The company is working to respond appropriately to changing conditions by streamlining the process from measures to reduce procurement risk, including multiple sourcing, advance procurement of raw materials, reuse and in-house production, through to stable supply to customers.」
In addition to reviewing the procurement strategy, the company has specified measures to reduce procurement risk through multiple sourcing, advance procurement of raw materials, reuse and in-house production. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In response to tight component shortages and higher costs, the company changed designs, switched to alternative products, diversified and expanded procurement routes, and strategically secured inventory and raw materials to help ensure that healthcare services would not be interrupted.」
To address supply disruptions, the company implemented design changes, switched to alternative products, diversified and expanded procurement channels, and strategically secured inventory and raw materials. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「The company is working to respond appropriately to changing conditions by rebuilding its business continuity systems, including through a review of its procurement strategy.」
As measures to address supply uncertainty caused by semiconductor shortages, soaring resource prices and exchange-rate fluctuations, the company has described for the first time in specific terms its review of the procurement strategy and rebuilding of its business continuity systems.