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 integration of machinery and engineering divisions / 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

Technical proposals for addressing social issues / Development of technical proposal 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 installers / Installation technology / Improvement of installation quality

User-friendly and social-friendly products

Health / Comfort / Energy conservation performance / Disaster prevention and earthquake-resistant products / Remodeling products / Maintenance system / Providing information to customers, expansion of online content / Disclosure of environmental information / Environmental labeling / Enhanced traceability