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30 MANAGEMENT SYSTEM>PRODUCTION
ESTABLISHING A GLOBALLY OPTIMIZED
PRODUCTION SYSTEM
Canon aims to establish a globally optimized production system that identi-
fies the most suitable locations worldwide for the production of individual
products based on a comprehensive assessment of various considerations.
These factors include cost, taxation, logistics, the ease of parts procurement,
and the workforce. An optimized system will lead to additional improve-
ments in productivity for the entire Canon Group.
In the United States, for example, Canon has implemented a business
model for toner cartridges that incorporates everything from automated pro-
duction to sales, collection, and recycling at the point of consumption of its
products. Canon is considering to apply this model in Europe and Asia as well.
BOLSTERING PRODUCTION CAPACITY
Under the globally optimized production system, Canon is working to rein-
force its production structure on a global scale in anticipation of growth in
product demand.
PRODUCTION
Canon Virginia Inc. realizes a “Made in America” production model for toner cartridges, which promotes
“manufacturing in the local market.”
Canon’s “man-machine cell” production inte-
grates automated equipment into the cell
production system. (Nagasaki Canon Inc.)
In addition to establishing
a globally optimized
production system, Canon
seeks improved quality
and productivity by
putting a priority on
conducting production
operations itself to ensure
the progress of its
manufacturing expertise.