North American Productivity and Scrap Cost Improvements and Introduction of an Inventory Management System
First written in FY2019. 9 of 11 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024. Latest entry: 2026-07-21.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2018: 2 of 7 companies on the "Worse" side.
7 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-07-21AdvancedOther Disclosures
「The production transfer is being carried out as an irreversible initiative resulting from close communication with customers. For future plans to increase production in the United States, we intend to control production loads and maintain and improve profitability by narrowing the range of products manufactured and implementing labor-saving measures through automated equipment.」
The company specified measures to improve the U.S. business by continuing production transfers and combining product selection with automated equipment to increase production and maintain profitability. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit improved by ¥1,169 million year on year to ¥591 million, as profitability improved with higher productivity resulting from progress on the production transfer project.」
In North America, the production transfer project progressed, and improved productivity resulted in a shift from an operating loss to an operating profit of ¥591 million. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit improved by ¥905 million year on year to ¥354 million, as support from group companies under the production transfer project progressed.」
In North America, support for Group companies under the production transfer project progressed, resulting in a specific improvement that shifted the business from an operating loss to an operating profit. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit increased by ¥1,770 million year on year to ¥578 million in operating loss, as profitability improved with support from group companies under the production transfer project.」
In North America, support was provided to Group companies under the production transfer project, significantly reducing the operating loss. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit improved by ¥975 million year on year to ¥550 million in operating loss, due mainly to improved productivity with support from the domestic core site and lower depreciation expenses.」
In North America, support from the domestic mother plant and productivity improvements progressed, reducing the operating loss by ¥975 million year on year. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit improved by ¥1,316 million year on year to ¥2,348 million in operating loss, as productivity improved with support from the domestic core site, depreciation expenses declined, and the pass-through of materials, component and energy costs into selling prices progressed.」
In North America, support from the domestic mother plant, productivity improvements and the passing on of higher prices progressed, reducing the operating loss. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「We will introduce a new system to improve productivity and manage inventory appropriately.」
The policy of pursuing productivity improvements, scrap and rework cost reductions, the introduction of a new system, and the launch of mass production for new EGR coolers and radiators in North America remains in place. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「As continued sales growth is expected in this region, we will undertake active improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity and reducing scrap and rework costs. As part of these initiatives, we will introduce a new system to manage inventory appropriately.」
For North America and Europe, the introduction of a new system to improve productivity, reduce scrap and rework costs, and optimise inventory management was presented as a specific measure.