Integrated Procurement-to-Sales Management through the MMD System
First written in FY2017-Q2. 8 of 16 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2022: 1 of 12 companies on the "Worse" side.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Reframed".
- FY2026ReframedAnnual report
「With regard to changes in trade policies and stronger tariff measures in the United States and other countries, as well as geopolitical risks such as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, we will analyze procurement risks from a global perspective, reorganize our procurement and distribution networks, and develop new procurement channels.」
The MMD and procurement strategy now includes procurement-risk analysis based on trade policies, tariffs and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, along with the reorganization of procurement and distribution networks and the development of new procurement channels. - 2026-05-29AdvancedGeneral Meeting of Shareholders
「In view of the accelerating pace of overseas store openings, we will strengthen our procurement network through overseas bases while pursuing ingredient safety, improving product quality and reducing costs.」
MMDについて、海外拠点による調達網強化を含む運用方針を継続・具体化している。 - FY2025ReframedAnnual report
「With regard to the risks posed by the so-called "Trump tariffs" in recent years, we will analyze procurement risks from a global perspective, reorganize our procurement network and develop new procurement channels.」
The MMD and procurement strategy has been redefined to include tariff-risk analysis, procurement-network reorganization and the development of new procurement channels, in addition to strengthening the existing overseas procurement network. - FY2024-Q3Specify the use of fundsAnnual report
「The funds are scheduled to be held for M&A and, by the end of March 2026, used for M&A aimed at further advancing the domestic and overseas multi-brand strategy and further evolving the Mass Merchandising System (MMD) by strengthening the procurement, manufacturing and logistics functions that support its expansion.」
The further evolution of MMD has been specified as a use of M&A funds through the end of March 2026, linked to the domestic and overseas multi-brand strategy and the strengthening of procurement, manufacturing and logistics functions. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「We determined that this share acquisition would bring SnowFox's network into the Group and generate synergies with our Group in areas including menu development, ingredient procurement, logistics, store operations and store-location development, thereby enabling further business expansion.」
The acquisition of SnowFox has been completed, and the business has advanced to the stage of generating group synergies in menu development, ingredient procurement, logistics, store operations and store-location development. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「We decided to acquire the shares after determining that synergies with our Group's ingredient procurement, logistics and store operations functions would contribute to the future expansion and development of Sushi Circle's business.」
For the overseas acquisition target, specific synergies are identified through the use of ingredient procurement, logistics and store operations functions that overlap with the MMD system, with the aim of expanding and developing the business. - FY2023ReframedAnnual report
「In view of the accelerating pace of overseas store openings, we will strengthen our procurement network through overseas bases while pursuing ingredient safety, improving product quality and reducing costs.」
MMD has been redefined as a framework that extends beyond domestic procurement, manufacturing, logistics and sales management to include strengthening overseas procurement networks in anticipation of overseas store openings, as well as quality and cost improvements. - FY2020ReframedAnnual report
「① Evolution of the Mass Merchandising System (MMD)」
MMD is organized not merely as an explanation of the management policy, but as a particularly high-priority issue to be addressed, with its evolution serving as a framework for jointly advancing food safety, product quality and cost improvements. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「This will make it possible to reduce logistics costs by further standardizing factories and logistics operations across the Group, while enabling speedy and flexible decision-making and thorough implementation of policies within the Zensho Group.」
In connection with the wholly owned subsidiary conversion of Jolly-Pasta, standardizing factories and logistics operations across the Group and reducing logistics costs are presented as specific synergies generated through a group-wide operating system. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「We determined that this share acquisition would enable us to generate synergies with the Zensho Group in product development, store operations and new store openings.」
The new acquisition identifies product development, store operations and new store openings as specific areas for generating group synergies. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「We determined that this share acquisition would bring this network of more than 4,000 stores into the Group and generate synergies with our Group in areas including menu development, ingredient procurement, logistics, store operations and store-location development, thereby enabling further business expansion.」
The process has advanced to the stage of bringing into the Group the network of more than 4,000 stores and utilizing functions overlapping with the MMD system, including menu development, procurement, logistics and store operations. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「We determined that this share acquisition would bring this network of more than 4,000 stores into the Group and generate synergies with our Group in areas including menu development, ingredient procurement, logistics, store operations and store-location development, thereby enabling further business expansion.」
The plan calls for leveraging, through the network of more than 4,000 stores to be acquired, functions overlapping with those handled by the MMD system, including menu development, ingredient procurement, logistics and store operations, and generating synergies. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「We will continue to pursue ingredient safety, improve product quality and reduce costs through further strengthening of the system.」
The document states that MMD will continue to be strengthened as the foundation for ingredient safety, product quality, cost improvements, business expansion and group synergies. - FY2017ReframedAnnual report
「To provide customers with safe, high-quality products and services, we are working to build a Mass Merchandising System (MMD) that we independently plan, design and consistently control across the entire process, from menu development and ingredient procurement through manufacturing and processing, logistics and sales.」
MMD is positioned not as an individual initiative, but as a core system supporting the basic management policy, business expansion and efficiency improvements. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The group believes that expanding the number of product distribution channels is essential to further developing the MMD system. Beginning with the acquisition of 株式会社マルヤ in November 2012, it has worked to expand its food retail business by making maximum use of its procurement capabilities, product development capabilities and store-operation expertise developed through its food service business and based on the MMD system. It currently operates approximately 100 stores, mainly in the Kanto region, including the food supermarkets “マルヤ,” “マルエイ” and “尾張屋,” as well as the fruit and vegetable retailer “ユナイテッドベジーズ.”」
The document describes the expansion of food retail channels based on the MMD system, including a track record of development across approximately 100 stores and additional expansion through the acquisition of フジタコーポレーション. - FY2017-Q2First statedAnnual report
「To enable customers to enjoy safe, delicious food with confidence, the company established its proprietary MMD (mass merchandising) system and has continued to ensure safety and pursue business expansion and group synergies by managing all processes in-house, from raw-material procurement through manufacturing and processing, logistics and sales.」
The MMD system, under which the company manages in-house the processes from raw-material procurement through manufacturing and processing, logistics and sales, is described as the foundation for ensuring food safety, expanding the business and generating group synergies.