Expansion of Cutting Tools and Measurement Product Inventories
First written in FY2019-Q2. 4 of 13 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2027-H1Specified measures to maintain appropriate inventory levels amid supply constraints.Annual report
「Amid front-loaded demand and supply constraints resulting from price revisions by manufacturers of our core cutting-tool products, we worked to maintain appropriate inventory levels and enhance the breadth of our product range in order to strengthen our ability to meet customer needs.」
The previous description of inventory expansion and efforts to broaden the product range was recast as maintaining appropriate inventory levels in response to front-loaded demand following price revisions and supply constraints. - 2026-06-26AdvancedEarnings
「We worked to maintain appropriate inventory levels and broaden our product lineup, strengthening our ability to respond to customer needs.」
Regarding inventory expansion, the Company pursued appropriate inventory levels and a broader product lineup amid supply constraints and pulled-forward demand. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue increased to ¥22,311 million, up 3.5% year on year, due to improvements in convenience through the use of NICE-NET and the promotion of EDI integration, as well as a broader product range through inventory expansion.」
We combined inventory expansion with the use of NICE-NET and EDI integration to strengthen our product range and convenience. Revenue from cutting tools increased 3.5% year on year. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「At the same time, the company enhanced its inventory lineup and expanded sales channels, while promoting the use of the sales support system introduced last year.」
We continued to enhance the breadth of our inventory. Inventories at the end of the interim period were ¥4,954 million, up from ¥4,874 million at the end of the previous fiscal year. - FY2025-H1Inventories Declined Year on YearAnnual report
「The main factors were decreases of ¥177 million in notes and accounts receivable, ¥65 million in intangible fixed assets, and ¥46 million in inventories.」
Inventories decreased by ¥46 million at the end of the current interim period, compared with the end of the previous fiscal year, when an increase in inventories associated with inventory expansion had been reported. - FY2024Full-Year Increase in Inventories Due to Inventory ExpansionAnnual report
「Assets increased to ¥17,779 million, up ¥592 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, mainly due to an increase in inventories associated with inventory expansion.」
We continued expanding inventory to improve the convenience of NICE-NET and avoid lost sales opportunities, and inventories at the fiscal year-end increased by ¥637 million from the end of the previous fiscal year. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The company strengthened its inventory lineup by expanding inventory to improve the convenience of NICE-NET and avoid lost opportunities, among other objectives.」
We continued expanding inventory as a measure to improve the convenience of NICE-NET and avoid lost sales opportunities. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The company strengthened its inventory lineup by expanding inventory to improve the convenience of NICE-NET and avoid lost opportunities, among other objectives.」
We continued expanding inventory as a measure to strengthen the business base, with the aim of improving the convenience of NICE-NET and avoiding lost sales opportunities. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「To strengthen the business foundation with a view to medium- to long-term corporate growth, the company expanded its inventory and pursued secondary development to improve the functionality of the new core system, which went live in June 2021, and NICE-NET, its ordering and procurement system.」
We continued to expand inventory and strengthened the range of cutting tools, including by expanding inventory held by major manufacturers. As a result, inventories increased by ¥616 million from the end of the previous fiscal year. - FY2022-Q2Inventory Expansion ResumedAnnual report
「In addition, to strengthen the business foundation for medium- to long-term corporate growth, the company expanded its inventory and, from the second quarter of the fiscal year under review, renewed its core system to improve operational efficiency and productivity.」
Measures corresponding to the inventory expansion for cutting tools and measuring instruments, which had disappeared from the disclosures once, were explicitly stated again as part of efforts to strengthen the business base. - FY2020-Q3DroppedAnnual report
「For cutting tools, we worked to strengthen our expertise through internal study sessions and manufacturers’ training, held cutting-related exhibitions and seminars nationwide, and steadily implemented initiatives including promotion of new products for processing new materials and various campaigns. Despite these efforts, sales declined 6.7% year on year to ¥17,229 million.」
The inventory expansion for cutting tools and measuring instruments described through the previous quarter was not explicitly mentioned in the initiatives by product category for the current quarter. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「For cutting tools, we expanded inventory, actively participated in manufacturer training to strengthen our expertise, and steadily implemented measures including promotion of new products for processing new materials and various campaigns. Revenue was ¥18,466 million, up 8.6% year on year. For measuring instruments, we expanded inventory, worked to strengthen our expertise by promoting trade shows and seminars and increasing the number of employees obtaining manufacturer-certified specialist salesperson qualifications, and promoted the development of new suppliers and sales focused on inspection and automated measurement. Revenue was ¥3,595 million, up 11.1% year on year.」
For cutting tools and measuring instruments, we continued sales activities and efforts to strengthen our expertise, including inventory expansion. Revenue rose 8.6% and 11.1% year on year, respectively. - FY2019-Q2First statedAnnual report
「For cutting tools, we expanded inventory, actively participated in manufacturer training to strengthen our expertise, and steadily implemented measures including promotion of new products for processing new materials and various campaigns. Revenue was ¥12,204 million, up 9.4% year on year. For measuring instruments, we expanded inventory, worked to strengthen our expertise by promoting trade shows and seminars and increasing the number of employees obtaining manufacturer-certified specialist salesperson qualifications, and promoted the development of new suppliers and sales focused on inspection and automated measurement. Revenue was ¥2,346 million, up 11.7% year on year.」
For cutting tools and measuring instruments, the Company explicitly stated for the first time that it was expanding inventory alongside sales activities and efforts to strengthen its expertise.