The identity of the Toyota Boshoku group
The Toyota Boshoku Group has built innovative R&D capabilities, advanced manufacturing technologies, global production and supply networks, and human resources to support these capabilities.
These strengths enable us to deliver high-quality products and services, as well as tailored solutions for specific industry and market needs.
- A production method that eliminates waste for fully optimized quality, cost, and delivery times
- Just In Sequence：Supply products in the proper sequence based on the customer’s production schedule. When used in conjunction with just in time (JIT), it enables both the customer and our company to reduce inventory
R&D
We approach the challenge of R&D with an insatiable curiosity and inquisitiveness, following the forward-thinking spirit inherited from the Principles of Toyoda. Our innovative R&D delivers products offering unmatched safety, environmental, and comfort, while our global development structure creates new value for mobility interior spaces by accurately reflecting social needs and local characteristics.
- Solid R&D foundation
Global development system -
- R&D expenses
- 55.1billion yen
- R&D bases
- 12bases
- Number of R&D personnel
- 3,450
- Innovative R&D
ahead of the times -
- Number of patents held
- Japan2,399 Outside of Japan1,845
MONOZUKURI
Guided by our core concept that “HITOZUKURI (human resources development) is at the heart of MONOZUKURI (manufacturing and craftsmanship),” we prioritize customer first, continuous improvement, and Genchi-Genbutsu (go, see & study). Our efficient production system using JIT and JIS methods along a culture of continuous improvement and Genchi-Genbutsu, ensures consistent quality and supply worldwide. Global production sites enable timely delivery of high-quality products tailored to local needs.
- Resilient manufacturing foundation
High-quality,
high-efficiency supply system -
- Capital investment
- 78.1billion yen
- Production sites
- 119sites
- Inventory turnover (raw materials, work in progress, finished products)
- 7.1days
- Collaboration with suppliers
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- Total number of suppliers participating
in supply chain MONOZUKURI improvement activities - 2,539companies/year
- Total number of suppliers participating
HITOZUKURI
Our corporate culture values diversity and encourages company members to learn and grow together. Our competitiveness is rooted in our human resources, who bring on-site expertise and commitment to continuous improvement to teams dedicated to conscientiously and diligently take on challenges. By uniting a diverse workforce and fostering an environment that promotes innovative ideas, we maximize individual potential and enhance the company’s overall ability to create value.
- Active global human resources
Combining diverse values
Environment encouraging active participation -
- Number of consolidated group members worldwide*3
- 45,004
- Proportion of company members working in regions outside Japan*3
- 68.5％
- Number of participants in global executives training programs
- 34/year
- Number of ICTs*4
- 55/year
- Number of trainees*5
- 48/year
- Excluding temporary company members
- Intra Company Transferee: A human resources development system in which company members of group companies outside of Japan can enhance their practical skills at Toyota Boshoku through Genchi-Genbutsu (go, see & study) experience
- Dispatch young Toyota Boshoku company members to entities outside Japan
