Global Footprint Optimization
First written in FY2017-Q1. 9 of 15 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019. Latest entry: 2026-10-08.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 3 of 15 companies on the "Worse" side.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-10-08AdvancedOccurring Fact
「To achieve further efficiency, we decided to consolidate the production functions at both sites into a single site and optimize production capacity.」
The company presented a specific restructuring plan for its Guangzhou and Wuhan operations: all production at Wuhan Imasen Electric will be transferred to Guangzhou Imasen Electric by the end of March 2027, consolidating production functions at one site. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「At its operations in China, the company is optimizing the production structure according to demand trends and strengthening cost competitiveness in light of changes in the market environment. It optimized its workforce, including through voluntary retirement programs, while promoting the introduction of integrated production lines and local procurement of materials, and worked to reduce costs and promote local production for local consumption.」
At its operations in China, the company advanced production-structure optimization, workforce optimization, the introduction of integrated production lines, and local procurement of materials. In India, it is also expanding production capacity and promoting sales in collaboration with TS TECH. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In China, we expect sales of Japanese vehicles to become even more difficult, and will review the roles of the Guangzhou and Wuhan plants and consider optimizing these sites to address this environment. In the growing Indian market, we will continue investing to accommodate further increases in production and strengthen the business base through local procurement and in-house production.」
Regarding global site optimization, the company specified plans to review the roles of its Guangzhou and Wuhan operations in China and to increase production in India, while investing in local procurement and in-house production. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The loss on business reorganization included ¥122 million in enhanced retirement allowances and other costs associated with workforce reductions resulting from the consolidation of seat production operations from the Mexican subsidiary into the U.S. subsidiary.」
As a specific measure for global site optimization, the company consolidated seat production operations at its Mexican subsidiary into the U.S. subsidiary and reduced its workforce. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In North America, where the company restarted operations after improving its financial position through a debt-to-equity swap and capital reduction at the end of 2020 and is working to rebuild its earnings base, sharply rising transportation costs are weighing on profitability. Accordingly, we will proceed with the shift to local production.」
The company presented a policy of moving toward local production in North America in response to rising transportation costs. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The tender offeror and the company will use the manufacturing resources of both companies, which operate worldwide, to establish an optimal complementary production system.」
The establishment of a complementary production system using the manufacturing resources of both companies worldwide was presented as a new specific measure. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「Global site optimization, including efforts to strengthen the competitiveness and network of global sites」
Strengthening the competitiveness and network of global sites was reconfirmed as a key strategic initiative under Dream 2020 Phase 3. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of its efforts to optimize global sites, the company expanded its Wuhan plant in China to accommodate increased production and strengthen cost competitiveness.」
The company reported specific progress on global site optimization, including the expansion of its Wuhan plant in China. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「To achieve this, we will continue to pursue the key strategic initiatives of “technological innovation,” “rebuilding the domestic business,” “global site optimization,” and “human-resource development.”」
Global site optimization has also been reiterated as one of the 4 ongoing strategic initiatives in Dream 2020 Phase 3. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「④ Efficient and equitable global management by establishing an administrative structure that enables the Group to pursue optimized global operations. The company will continue to reduce fixed costs by integrating the administrative functions of overseas operations.」
The optimization of global Group operations and the integration of administrative functions at overseas operations continue to be listed as initiatives. In North America, the company is also working to reduce costs and transportation losses by utilizing its operations in Mexico, but the annual report only reiterates the continuation of these measures. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「“Global site optimization” as a key strategic initiative」
Global site optimization continues to be listed as one of the key strategic initiatives under “Dream 2020.” - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「“Global site optimization” as a key strategic initiative」
Global site optimization continues to be listed as one of the key strategic initiatives under “Dream 2020.” - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「“Global site optimization” as a key strategic initiative」
It is listed as one of the key strategic initiatives under “Dream 2020.”