Organizational reform to enhance our corporate structure

HORIBA’s head office organization was restructured in January 2011 to take on additional capabilities as global headquarters. The organization, previously separated by business segments, has been reorganized by function so that inter-segment information is shared, thereby enhancing the ability to propose innovative solutions. We will also improve the speed and quality of decision-making by clearly defining the responsibilities of persons in charge of development, production, and sales. These positions will report to a newly-appointed person in charge of overall business strategies.

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Efficient management by region

During the previous Mid-Long Term Management Plan a “shared services” organization, previously implemented in the U.S., was introduced in Japan. Going forward, we will exploit the benefits of the multiplier effect from these successful examples in the U.S. and Japan to introduce “shared services” in Europe and Asia. We will also promote increased efficiency by making cost reductions and adopting more specialized operations.