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Strategy Business Units MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Financial Section
26
PRODUCTION
In addition to establishing a globally optimized production system, Canon seeks improved
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ensure the progress of its manufacturing expertise.
“Man-machine cell” production systems integrate processes where robots excel with processes that can only be performed by people to sharply enhance
the productivity of cell production systems. (Canon Hi-Tech Thailand Ltd.)
ESTABLISHING A GLOBALLY OPTIMIZED
PRODUCTION SYSTEM
Canon aims to establish a globally optimized production system that
identifies the most suitable locations for the production of individual
products based on a comprehensive assessment of various consider-
ations. These factors include cost, taxation, logistics, the ease of parts
procurement, and the workforce in each country and region. An opti-
mized system will lead to additional improvements in productivity for
the entire Canon Group.
In 2012, several manufacturing sites, including Hita Canon Materials
Inc., started production. We also established new companies in Thailand,
Philippines, and Brazil, where we are preparing to construct new pro-
duction bases. In these ways, we are reinforcing our production system
globally to meet growing demand for our products.
Reinforcement of Production
Capacity
2012: Commenced operations
Mar. Canon Zhongshan Business Machines
Co., Ltd.; expansion (China)
Laser printers
May Hita Canon Materials Inc. (Japan)
Toner cartridge parts
Jun. Canon Inc., Taiwan; expansion (Taiwan)
Lenses, digital cameras
2013: To commence operations
Apr. Canon Prachinburi (Thailand) Ltd.
(Thailand)
Office multifunction devices,
service parts
Apr. Canon Business Machines (Philippines),
Inc. (Philippines)
Laser printers, accessories, parts
Jul. Canon Indústria de Manaus Ltda. (Brazil)
Digital cameras