Monozukuri and the Value Chain

Creating technologies to support monozukuri

Global R&D organization / Technological development, research, and product development for addressing social issues / Product development from the consumers' perspective / Evaluation and verification of products and processes / Product safety measures / Establishment of quality assurance processes

Responsible material procurement

Supply chain management / Green Procurement / Chemical substance management / Promotion of recycling throughout the product lifecycle

In pursuit of manufacturing and delivery quality

Integrated production system / Optimal production lines through merged of Machinery and Engineering department, and Manufacturing / Energy conservation and reduction of CO₂ emission / Waste management and consideration for the ecosystem / Logistics solutions / Reduction of packaging materials

Product appeal and proposal capability

Technology proposals for addressing social issues / Development of technology-proposing tools / Enhancement of product exhibition facilities / Awareness activities for professional users / Product proposals through online exhibitions / Design proposals utilizing BIM (Building Information Modeling)

In pursuit of greater installation quality

Research, development, and proposals for labor-saving installation methods and jigs / Installation training and certification systems for installation companies / Improvement of installation skills and quality

User-friendly and social friendly products

Health, comfort, and energy efficiency performance / Disaster prevention and quake-resistance products / Products for renovation and remodeling / Product maintenance system / Provision of information to customers and expansion of online contents / Disclosure of information on the environment and environmental labels / Strengthening product traceability