Addressing High-Mix, Low-Volume Production
First written in FY2019-Q3. 3 of 4 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「We are working to efficiently operate the processing equipment for the newly launched production of dedicated envelopes and for small and medium-sized lots, and are also making the necessary capital investments.」
For handling small and medium-sized lots, the company describes the start of dedicated-envelope production, the efficient operation of processing equipment and the necessary capital investments. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「On the production side, we are continuing efforts to improve the utilization rate of machinery across the Group by realizing the benefits of consolidating and integrating printing plants, while pursuing the efficient operation of newly introduced production facilities for dedicated envelopes and for processing small and medium-sized lots.」
For handling small and medium-sized lots, the company describes the start of production of dedicated envelopes and the efficient operation of processing equipment, indicating progress in establishing a concrete production system. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the production division, we transferred the functions of the Soka Plant to a new plant constructed on the site of the Sayama Plant owned by consolidated subsidiary 新村印刷株式会社. The new plant, specializing in business forms, was completed in September of this year, began partial operations and commenced full-scale operations in October.」
A business-form-specialized plant designed to handle high-mix, low-volume production was completed and began partial operations. The production system is progressing from the preparation stage to the operating stage. - FY2019-Q3First statedAnnual report
「In the printing business, the company began initiatives aimed at make-to-order production of small-lot printed materials in response to trends in the commercial printing industry, where demand for high-mix, low-volume production is increasing as customer needs diversify.」
The company describes for the first time as a standalone topic its launch of initiatives aimed at make-to-order production of small-lot printed materials in response to demand for high-mix, low-volume production in the commercial printing market.