Strengthening the QR system and response to small-lot, high-mix production through wage increases and securing human resources
First written in FY2016. 10 of 19 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q1. Latest entry: FY2025.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 1 of 12 companies on the "Worse" side.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 3.5% year on year due mainly to higher personnel costs resulting from wage increases, intensified recruitment and other factors.」
It raised wages and intensified recruitment, which was reflected in actual results as an increase in personnel costs. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 2.0% year on year due mainly to higher personnel costs resulting from wage increases, intensified mid-career recruitment and other factors.」
It raised wages and intensified mid-career recruitment, which was reflected in actual results as an increase in personnel costs. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 2.7% year on year due mainly to higher personnel costs resulting from wage increases and other factors, but were 3.1% below plan.」
The increase in personnel costs resulting from wage increases and other factors was reflected in actual results, and SG&A expenses increased 2.7% year on year. On the other hand, they were 3.1% below plan. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「In domestic production, we will strengthen cooperation with our consolidated subsidiary ナガイ白衣工業㈱, improve management efficiency across the group, and strengthen an efficient production system capable of handling small-lot, high-mix production, together with a supply system for high-quality, high-added-value products with short lead times.」
It continues to strengthen cooperation with its subsidiary, small-lot, high-mix production, and a supply system for high-quality, high-added-value products with short lead times. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「In domestic production, we will strengthen cooperation with our consolidated subsidiary ナガイ白衣工業㈱, improve management efficiency across the group, establish an efficient production system capable of handling small-lot, high-mix production, and pursue high quality, high added value and short lead times, while maintaining and strengthening our ability to respond to emergencies.」
It continues to strengthen cooperation with its subsidiary, efficient small-lot, high-mix production, high quality, high added value, short lead times and emergency-response capabilities. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「To address the situation, we used domestic small-lot, high-mix production and emergency imports of products manufactured overseas.」
It continues to use domestic small-lot, high-mix production and emergency imports of products manufactured overseas to address sharp increases in sales volumes and sudden changes in products sold. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「To address the situation, we used domestic small-lot, high-mix production and emergency imports of products manufactured overseas.」
To address the sharp increase in volumes and sudden changes in products sold caused by timing differences, it implemented domestic small-lot, high-mix production and emergency imports of products manufactured overseas. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「In response to the sharp increase in demand for infection-control products, we were able to supply medical facilities promptly by switching our domestic production capacity entirely to infection-control products such as isolation gowns, masks and surgical wear.」
In addition to the previous efforts to strengthen the domestic production system, it switched domestic production capacity entirely to infection-control products to meet the sharp increase in demand and achieved prompt supply. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The company urgently expanded domestic production to cooperate in manufacturing isolation gowns related to COVID-19 and to respond to the sharp increase in sales of surgical wear.」
In addition to the previous efforts to strengthen the domestic production system, it states that domestic production was actually expanded to meet the sharply increased demand for infection-control products and surgical wear. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「In production, we will raise wages and secure high-caliber personnel to address the domestic labor shortage, thereby strengthening the QR system and our capabilities for small-lot, high-mix production.」
It continues to raise wages and secure personnel in response to the domestic labor shortage, while strengthening the QR system and capabilities for small-lot, high-mix production. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, our group established a domestic sewing factory (the Sewing Center) and abolished the directors' retirement benefit system.」
It reconfirms the establishment of the Sewing Center as a completed measure to strengthen the production system. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The Sewing Center was newly established to strengthen capabilities for small-lot, high-mix production, including by improving production capacity through the introduction of the latest equipment and shortening delivery times by locating it adjacent to the logistics center, and commenced operations in September.」
The Sewing Center commenced operations in September and reached the planned milestones of improving production capacity through the latest equipment, shortening delivery times through its proximity to the logistics center, and strengthening capabilities for small-lot, high-mix production. - FY2018AchievedAnnual report
「August 2018: Established the Sewing Center in Daisen, Akita Prefecture. September 2018: Consolidated the Omagari and Nakasen plants into the Sewing Center and commenced operations.」
It reached a concrete milestone in strengthening the production system by consolidating the domestic Omagari and Nakasen plants into the Sewing Center, which was established and commenced operations. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company | Sewing Center (provisional name) | Construction of a new sewing factory | 799,261 | 489,711 | Internal funds | December 2017 | July 2018」
It reports progress on the plan to construct a new sewing factory, with total planned investment of ¥799 million, ¥489 million already paid and completion scheduled for July 2018. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company | Sewing Center (provisional name) | Construction of a new sewing factory | 799,261 | 256,161 | Internal funds | December 2017 | July 2018」
The plan for the sewing factory consolidating the 2 aging plants has been specified as an equipment plan, with construction starting in December 2017, completion scheduled for July 2018, total planned investment of ¥799 million and ¥256 million already paid. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding the future production system, we aim to improve operating efficiency and achieve quick response by consolidating the 2 aging domestic plants and constructing a new facility on land adjacent to the logistics center. Completion is scheduled for the end of July 2018, and the planned building investment is ¥799 million.」
The measures to strengthen the domestic production system have taken concrete shape through the consolidation of 2 aging plants and construction of a new facility on land adjacent to the logistics center, in addition to raising wages and securing personnel. Completion is scheduled for the end of July 2018, with planned building investment of ¥799 million. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Implementation of higher processing fees as part of efforts to strengthen the domestic production system」
It continues to identify higher processing fees associated with strengthening the domestic production system as a factor driving costs higher. - FY2017-Q2ReframedAnnual report
「Implementation of higher processing fees as part of efforts to strengthen the domestic production system」
As an additional measure to strengthen the domestic production system, beyond the previous initiatives of raising wages and securing personnel, it describes the implementation of higher processing fees. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In production, we will raise wages and secure high-caliber personnel to address the domestic labor shortage, thereby strengthening the QR system and our capabilities for small-lot, high-mix production.」
To address the domestic labor shortage, it plans to raise wages and secure high-caliber personnel, thereby strengthening the QR system and capabilities for small-lot, high-mix production.