Risk of Excess Inventory and Inventory Write-Downs Due to Demand Fluctuations
First written in FY2024. 1 of 2 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2025. Latest entry: FY2025.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 23 of 41 companies on the "Worse" side.
14 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2025MitigatedAnnual report
「Our group is working to control inventory and improve inventory turnover by refining procurement, sales and inventory plans and strengthening inventory controls. Because we have introduced a process of reducing inventory through outlet sales twice a year, in August and February, following the two annual sales periods, in June and November–December, we recognise that these risks are appropriately controlled.」
Regarding the risks of excess inventory and inventory write-downs, the company explains that they are appropriately managed through inventory planning, inventory controls and outlet sales twice a year. - FY2024First statedAnnual report
「Our group is working to control inventory and improve inventory turnover by refining procurement, sales and inventory plans and strengthening inventory controls. We have also introduced a process of reducing inventory through outlet sales twice a year, in August and February, following the two annual sales periods, in June and November–December.」
The company describes the risks of excess inventory, disposal and inventory write-downs due to fluctuations in sales, and identifies inventory reduction through outlet sales twice a year and other measures as a countermeasure.