Flexible Manufacturing Capacity Through a Combination of In-House Production and Outsourcing
First written in FY2023. 5 of 8 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024-Q3. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 2 of 18 companies on the "Worse" side.
5 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2026Decrease in the number of partner companiesAnnual report
「As of the end of June 2026, the Group conducted business with 55 dental laboratories as external partner companies, 45 of which were established by dental technicians who had become independent from the Group, and balanced in-house production with outsourced manufacturing.」
While the number of partner companies decreased from 57 in the previous fiscal year to 55, the Company specifically indicates that it conducts business with 45 dental laboratories established by independent dental technicians and combines in-house production with outsourcing. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of June 2025, the Group conducted business with 57 dental laboratories as external partner companies, 47 of which were established by dental technicians who had become independent from the Group, and balanced in-house production with outsourced manufacturing.」
The number of partner companies increased from 55 in the previous fiscal year to 57, of which 47 were dental laboratories established by independent dental technicians. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of June 2024, the Group conducted business with 55 dental laboratories as external partner companies and balanced in-house production with outsourced manufacturing.」
The number of partner companies increased from 54 to 55, updating the specific scale of manufacturing capacity combining in-house production and outsourcing. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, we have actively expanded manufacturing capacity, including by increasing staffing at overseas manufacturing bases.」
The expansion of manufacturing capacity through increased staffing at overseas manufacturing bases is cited as specific progress. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Higher cost of sales due to persistently high raw material prices and increased outsourcing costs resulting from efforts to strengthen production capacity, among other factors」
The Company discloses an increase in outsourcing costs associated with strengthening production capacity, indicating that efforts to secure production capacity through outsourcing are continuing. - FY2023First statedAnnual report
「We balance in-house production with outsourced manufacturing. By using partner companies, the Group can flexibly adjust the volume of outsourcing in line with orders, thereby limiting the burden of fixed costs and securing flexible manufacturing capacity.」
The Company explains its system of combining in-house production with outsourcing to partner companies and adjusting production capacity according to order volume. As of the end of June 2023, there were 54 partner companies, with 64% of production outsourced and 36% conducted in-house.