Restructuring Production Facilities and Strengthening Production Capacity and Cost Competitiveness
First written in FY2016. 17 of 28 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
5 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2026Standardization of production processes through digital technology explicitly statedAnnual report
「Amid increasingly diverse consumer needs and changes in the market, the company is also required to achieve both cost reductions and high-mix, low-volume production. It will thoroughly eliminate waste by standardizing production processes using digital technologies and other tools, minimize excess inventory and inventory losses, and build a production structure capable of responding to fluctuations in demand based on market trends and order levels.」
In addition to its existing policy of expanding production facilities and reducing costs, the company identified process standardization using digital technologies, reductions in waste, excess inventory and inventory losses, high-mix, low-volume production, and responsiveness to demand fluctuations as specific measures. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, capital expenditure was made for the launch of new products, expansion of production facilities and expansion of logistics facilities. Total capital expenditure for the consolidated fiscal year was ¥1,498 million, consisting mainly of ¥663 million for machinery and equipment and ¥627 million for molds for new products.」
The company continues its investment policy for new products, production facilities and logistics facilities. Capital expenditure was ¥1,498 million, down from ¥2,736 million in the previous fiscal year, and no milestone such as the completion of a new site was reported. - FY2024Implementation of production initiatives involving the expansion of sourcing regionsAnnual report
「The company will develop new partner factories while expanding sourcing regions, and combine this with capital expenditure at its own group factories and improvements to production processes, thereby establishing a structure that enables rapid commercialization of new products and pursuing further business expansion. It will also work to improve margins through cost reductions that eliminate all forms of waste.」
The development of partner factories was defined as a set of measures combining the expansion of sourcing regions, capital expenditure at the company's own factories and improvements to production processes. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, capital expenditure was made for the launch of new products, expansion of production facilities and expansion of logistics facilities. Total capital expenditure for the consolidated fiscal year was ¥4,050 million, consisting mainly of ¥1,695 million for molds for new products, ¥1,008 million for leased assets and ¥493 million for machinery and equipment.」
The company invested in molds for new products, production facilities and logistics facilities, and disclosed annual capital expenditure of ¥4,050 million. It also recorded ¥564 million in subsidy income associated with the construction and commencement of operations at a plant. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash used in investing activities decreased by ¥1,348 million (compared with a decrease of ¥4,915 million in the same period of the previous year). This reflected a ¥1,999 million net decrease in time deposits, partly offset by ¥1,812 million in spending on the acquisition of securities and investment securities and ¥1,528 million in spending on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」
During the six-month period ended this quarter, ¥1,528 million was spent on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment. Although the report does not specify that the acquired assets were for expanding production capacity or similar purposes, the expansion of the facilities base is reflected in the figures. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Fixed assets increased by ¥255 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥33,153 million. This was mainly due to an ¥871 million increase in property, plant and equipment.」
Property, plant and equipment increased by ¥871 million. Although the report does not specify that the facilities were for expanding production capacity or similar purposes, the increase in the production and facilities base is reflected in the figures. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, capital expenditure was made for the launch of new products, expansion of production facilities and expansion of logistics facilities. Total capital expenditure for the consolidated fiscal year was ¥7,864 million, consisting mainly of ¥4,478 million for machinery and equipment, ¥1,490 million for molds for new products and ¥1,302 million for buildings.」
¥7,864 million was invested to expand production and logistics facilities. The company also reported the expansion of facilities at the Fuji-Susono Plant in January 2022, demonstrating specific progress in strengthening its production bases. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Fixed assets increased by ¥5,674 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥33,634 million. This was mainly due to a ¥5,497 million increase in property, plant and equipment.」
Property, plant and equipment increased by ¥5,497 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, quantitatively demonstrating the expansion of the production and logistics infrastructure. - FY2022-Q2Capital expenditure progressed while productivity declinedAnnual report
「Property, plant and equipment increased by ¥4,440 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, while fixed assets increased by ¥4,797 million to ¥32,758 million. Operating profit was ¥2,440 million, down 30.8% year on year, due mainly to higher costs including raw materials and import-related expenses, lower plant productivity following the decline in demand for products used to combat COVID-19, and costs incurred in liquidation procedures at a consolidated subsidiary.」
Property, plant and equipment increased by ¥4,440 million. While capital expenditure progressed, the decline in plant productivity associated with the falloff in demand for infectious disease control products continued to be cited as a factor behind lower profit. - FY2022-Q1Lower productivity resulting from the decline in demand for infectious disease control productsAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥1,305 million, down 30.4% year on year, ordinary profit was ¥1,382 million, down 26.8%, and net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥742 million, down 37.9%, mainly due to lower plant productivity following the decline in demand for products used to combat COVID-19 and costs incurred in liquidation procedures at a consolidated subsidiary.」
The report states that plant productivity declined as demand for infectious disease control products fell back. For the theme of strengthening production capacity and productivity, the quarter showed factors weighing on performance. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, capital expenditure was made for the launch of new products, expansion of production facilities and expansion of logistics facilities. Total capital expenditure for the consolidated fiscal year was ¥8,739 million, consisting mainly of ¥4,154 million for machinery and equipment, ¥2,826 million for buildings and ¥1,236 million for molds for new products.」
Capital expenditure totaling ¥8,739 million was made to expand production and logistics facilities and for other purposes. At the Susono Plant, capital expenditure totaling ¥4.5 billion for production and logistics facilities, scheduled for completion in October 2021, was also under way. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥4,897 million, up 45.1% year on year, and ordinary profit was ¥5,026 million, up 42.3% year on year, mainly because increased production of hygiene products and other products improved the productivity of manufacturing plants.」
The report identifies improved manufacturing plant productivity resulting from increased production of hygiene products and other products as specific progress. The effect of improved productivity is also reflected in figures such as the 45.1% year-on-year increase in operating profit. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥3,527 million, up 56.5% year on year, mainly because increased production of hygiene products and other products improved the productivity of manufacturing plants.」
The report states that increased production of hygiene products and other products improved the productivity of manufacturing plants. The effect of strengthened production capacity and productivity is reflected in the 56.5% year-on-year increase in operating profit. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥1,875 million, up 93.7% year on year, mainly because increased production of hygiene products improved productivity.」
The report states that hygiene product production was increased and that improved productivity contributed to the increase in operating profit. It shows specific progress in strengthening production capacity and productivity. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The company also worked to expand its market share and acquire new customers by implementing sales promotion measures, including new product launch events, while promoting cost reductions through capital expenditure and other measures aimed at strengthening and streamlining customer service in logistics and improving productivity.」
Capital expenditure was made to strengthen and streamline customer service in logistics and improve productivity. Property, plant and equipment at the end of the third quarter had increased by ¥2,147 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, and the report states that capital expenditure was strengthening production and cost competitiveness. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash used in investing activities decreased by ¥2,661 million (compared with a decrease of ¥1,914 million in the same period of the previous year). This was mainly due to ¥2,710 million in spending on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」
During the six-month period ended this quarter, ¥2,710 million was spent on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, up from ¥1,615 million in the same period of the previous year. The report does not specify that the acquired assets were for expanding production capacity or similar purposes. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the company made capital investments to launch new products, expand production facilities and expand logistics facilities. Total capital investment for the consolidated fiscal year was ¥5,792 million, primarily comprising ¥2,159 million for land, ¥1,276 million for machinery and equipment, and ¥1,469 million for molds related to new products.」
Capital expenditure totaling ¥5,792 million was made to expand production and logistics facilities and for other purposes. This was an increase from ¥2,260 million in the previous fiscal year. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「On 28 December 2018, the company acquired the business concerned and acquired shares in LPC, making it a subsidiary.」
The acquisition of the Valsan business and the making of LPC, its production site, a wholly owned subsidiary were completed, marking a specific stage in the restructuring of the production system. The voting rights ratio acquired was 100%, the acquisition cost for the business transfer was ¥900 million, and the acquisition cost for the shares was ¥500 million. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The company has advanced measures to strengthen logistics capabilities, improve productivity and achieve thorough cost reductions.」
The company continues to identify stronger logistics capabilities, productivity improvements and cost reductions as measures to improve its production and earnings structure. No specific milestones for a new factory reorganization or its completion have been disclosed. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The company determined that acquiring the Valsan brand, which is based on strong technical capabilities, and making LPC, its production site, a wholly owned subsidiary would provide a foothold for addressing the company's challenges of entering new business fields and rebuilding its production system, thereby enabling further growth.」
The company decided to acquire the Valsan insecticide business and make Lion Packaging Co., Ltd., its production site, a wholly owned subsidiary as a foothold for rebuilding its production system. The agreement for the transfer of shares and other assets was signed on 3 August 2018, and the acquisition was scheduled for 28 December 2018. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the company made capital investments to launch new products, expand production facilities and expand logistics facilities. Total capital investment for the consolidated fiscal year was ¥2,260 million, primarily comprising ¥1,142 million for molds related to new products.」
The company made capital investments to expand production facilities and logistics facilities, specifically disclosing the investment amount for the year and its principal targets. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The company has advanced measures to strengthen logistics capabilities, improve productivity and achieve thorough cost reductions.」
The company continues to pursue stronger logistics capabilities, productivity improvements and cost reductions as measures to improve its production and earnings structure. No specific milestones for a new factory reorganization or its completion have been disclosed. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The company has advanced productivity improvements and thorough cost reductions.」
The company continues to identify productivity improvements and thorough cost reductions as means of improving production and its earnings structure. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「In production, the company will build a highly competitive production system in terms of quality, delivery times and costs by coordinating the domestic and overseas partner factories to which it outsources manufacturing with its own group factories in a balanced manner. At its own group factories, it will also work to increase productivity by expanding production capacity and reviewing manufacturing processes.」
The company identified the division of roles between partner factories and its own factories, expansion of production capacity and reviews of manufacturing processes as specific measures. Its performance analysis also cites the sale of an unprofitable group factory and productivity improvements from manufacturing process improvements as results achieved. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, the Group continued to focus on developing differentiated products that customers would choose, including character products, low-priced, high-quality products and products rich in original ideas. In addition to working to gain market share in Japan and overseas and acquire new customers, the Group worked to improve its earnings structure, mainly through cost reductions, enhanced productivity resulting from the reorganisation and closure of Group factories, and the development of new procurement routes.」
The company continues to identify cost reductions, the reorganization or closure of group factories and the development of new procurement routes as means of improving productivity and its earnings structure. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The company worked to improve its earnings structure, focusing on increasing productivity through the reorganization or closure of group factories and developing new procurement routes.」
The company continues to reorganize or close factories and develop new procurement routes. No completion of a new production site reorganization or other such development in the second quarter has been disclosed. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution of the board of directors at a meeting held on 9 April 2016, the company entered into an agreement on 10 April 2016 to transfer its equity interest in 利克(寧波)日用品有限公司, which had been a consolidated subsidiary. The interest was transferred to rebuild the production network, as the subsidiary had continued to underperform due to rising labor costs, declining productivity and other factors.」
The company transferred its equity interest in a Chinese subsidiary, advancing a specific stage of the production network restructuring. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The company has worked to rebuild its production sites, including reorganizing or closing manufacturing subsidiaries, in order to expand production capacity and strengthen cost competitiveness as its business grows.」
The company positions the restructuring of production sites, including the reorganization or closure of manufacturing subsidiaries, as a means of expanding production capacity and strengthening cost competitiveness.