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Strategy CORPORATE STRUCTURE Financial Section
26 Corporate DataBusiness Segment
PRODUCTION
In addition to establishing a globally op-
timized production system, Canon seeks
improved quality and productivity by put-
ting a priority on conducting production
operations itself to ensure the progress of
its manufacturing expertise.
Canon works to maintain and expand production, using our automation technologies while manufacturing high-value-added products in Japan. (the
Utsunomiya Plant, Japan)
Establishing a Globally Optimized
Production System
Canon aims to establish a globally optimized produc-
tion system that identifies the most suitable locations
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 in each coun-
try and region. An optimized system will lead to addi-
tional improvements in productivity for the entire
Canon Group.
In Thailand, Philippines, and Brazil, three manufac-
turing subsidiaries started operations in 2013. In this
way, we are reinforcing our production system globally to
meet growing demand for our products.
Improving Productivity
Canon continues to expedite production in optimal
locations. At the same time, by putting a priority on
conducting production operations in-house, we proceed
to raise quality and reduce costs through progress in
manufacturing by making full use of the expertise and
insights of individual workers engaged in production.
To this end, the Company has adopted a cell production
Belief in “Internal Production”
In-House
Production Automation Man-Machine
Cell
Internal Production