Strengthening procurement capabilities
First written in FY2016-Q3. 3 of 5 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2023.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 2 of 12 companies on the "Worse" side.
15 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「At the same time, we will work to strengthen procurement capabilities and product development at our procurement division, the “Product Headquarters,” and our subsidiary 米川水産.」
The company has identified the Product Headquarters and 米川水産 as the entities responsible for strengthening procurement capabilities and has added stronger product development to its initiatives. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Specifically, for food ingredients, we clarify their place of origin and traceability, use safe, reliable, seasonal, and healthy ingredients, and have established a system for daily delivery to stores while maintaining freshness.」
The company has restated its policy for sourcing and quality control of food ingredients by clarifying their place of origin and traceability and providing daily delivery. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「While further enhancing the functions of the Group's distribution system, including consolidated subsidiaries Yonekawa Suisan Co., Ltd., a fresh-fish wholesaler, and D.S. Logistics Co., Ltd., a logistics company, we will promote “direct contracts with producers without going through markets,” including through alliances with external operators, and work to provide products made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.」
Improved group distribution capabilities and direct contracts with producers continue to be used to strengthen procurement capabilities. - FY2016RestatedAnnual report
「While further enhancing the functions of the Group's distribution system, including consolidated subsidiaries Yonekawa Suisan Co., Ltd., a fresh-fish wholesaler, and D.S. Logistics Co., Ltd., a logistics company, we will promote “direct contracts with producers without going through markets,” including through alliances with external operators, and work to provide products made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.」
The company specifies improved group distribution capabilities and direct contracts with producers as means of strengthening procurement capabilities. - FY2016-Q3First statedAnnual report
「Strengthening procurement capabilities」
This is listed as a procurement-related initiative aimed at increasing profitability.