Enhancing Value Added through Value Chain Optimization
First written in FY2016. 5 of 9 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019. Latest entry: FY2026.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Exports of fabrics to the United States and OEM transactions for products remained steady. In addition, profitability improved as the withdrawal from unprofitable businesses progressed and the triacetate fiber business acquired in the previous fiscal year contributed. Revenue was ¥26,716 million, up 36.4% year on year, and operating profit was ¥1,625 million, up 98.7%.」
The withdrawal from unprofitable businesses and the contribution from the acquired triacetate fiber business translated into higher full-year revenue and profit, making the effects of the value chain restructuring concrete. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Exports of fabrics to the United States and OEM/ODM transactions for products remained steady. In addition, earnings improved as the withdrawal from unprofitable businesses progressed and the triacetate fiber business acquired in the previous fiscal year began full-scale operations. Revenue was ¥12,680 million, up 40.0% year on year, and operating profit was ¥652 million, up 7.4%.」
The withdrawal from unprofitable businesses and the ramp-up of the acquired triacetate fiber business resulted in a 40.0% increase in revenue and a 7.4% increase in profit in Outerwear. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Following the acquisition, we will bring the acquired business's value chain, from manufacturing through sales, within our group and combine it with our existing textile businesses in Japan and overseas to create new business value and strengthen competitiveness.」
Completion of the acquisition of the triacetate fiber business moved into the implementation stage the specific plan to bring its value chain, from manufacturing through sales, within the group. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Following the acquisition, we expect to bring the acquired business's value chain, from manufacturing through sales, within our group and combine it with our existing textile businesses in Japan and overseas. This should create new business value, strengthen competitiveness, improve profitability and contribute to growth across the group.」
The acquisition of the triacetate fiber business established a specific plan to bring its value chain, from manufacturing through sales, within the group and combine it with the existing textile businesses. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「We will seek to improve profitability by strengthening relationships with strategic partners, increasing value added through the value chain, creating new businesses and promoting operational efficiency.」
The company continues to pursue strategic partners, the value chain, new businesses and operational efficiency as means of improving profitability. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit increased by ¥110 million year on year to ¥1,683 million, as the company reduced selling, general and administrative expenses, including logistics and personnel costs.」
The company states that it reduced selling, general and administrative expenses, including logistics and personnel costs, resulting in a ¥110 million year-on-year increase in operating profit. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「We will designate strategic partners within each value chain and strengthen collaboration with them to optimize operations from planning and raw material procurement through retail and provide value at every stage. We will also further improve operational efficiency.」
The company continues to pursue collaboration with strategic partners, value chain optimization and operational efficiency as measures to improve profitability. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「We will designate strategic partners within each value chain and strengthen collaboration with them to optimize operations from planning and raw material procurement through retail and provide value at every stage. We will also further improve operational efficiency.」
The company has reiterated collaboration with strategic partners, value chain optimization and operational efficiency as measures to improve profitability. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We will designate strategic partners within each value chain and strengthen collaboration with them to optimize operations from planning and raw material procurement through retail and provide value at every stage. We will also further improve operational efficiency.」
Collaboration with strategic partners, optimization from planning through retail, and operational efficiency are being used to improve profitability.