Corporate Governance

The first pillar of Daifuku's management philosophy is: "Contribute to the development of industry by supplying optimal material handling systems to a global market." The second pillar encourages "healthy, growth-driven management which values profitability" to earn the trust of shareholders, business partners and employees. Our aim is a strong corporate structure that successfully guides that company in a competitive global market.

Daifuku also emphasize compliance in a rapidly changing corporate environment. Our management approach is transparent and honest. Board members are encouraged to state opinions freely to enable efficient decision-making.

The Compliance Committee chaired by our President and CEO ensures fairness and ethics of corporate activities. In one initiative, the Committee enacted a corporate standard to guide executives and employees in fulfilling their corporate and public roles as members of a leading company.

In developing our corporate governance system, Daifuku established an Internal Control - Business Continuity Plan (BCP) in April 2007.

The Executive Vice President is responsible for Internal Control as Chief Risk Management Officer (CRO) and manages risk for the company.

The BCP Promotion Division was established under Internal Control to identify and evaluate risks and to manage countermeasures. The Division drafts plans to minimize damage to assets and enable core businesses to continue or recover quickly in emergency situations, such as natural disasters, accidents or acts of terrorism.

The Internal Control Promotion Department under the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) develops internal control systems to ensure the reliability of financial statements. The Disclosure Committee, Information Security Committee, and Mental & Physical Health Promotion Committee report to the CFO.

Daifuku’s Internal Report System relies on the expertise of a lawyer.