Feature｜ ３　Internal

Optimization of internal operational processes that will serve as the “basis of earnings”

Kanamoto has long considered its construction equipment management system and improvements in operating efficiency to be the wellspring of the Kanamoto Group’s earnings. The Company also is thoroughly analyzing and improving its current business processes. Through measures such as managing earnings through the disposal of under-utilized assets, and strengthening competitiveness by optimizing the mix of models and ages in the equipment portfolio, the Company is working to maximize earnings and improve operating profit margins during rental equipment operating periods.

IT governance is essential for the practice of corporate strategy

In recent years there has been a growing need to provide for “IT governance.” Described concisely, IT governance refers to appropriately establishing objectives and strategies when introducing and utilizing IT, measuring and assessing the results and risks, and establishing mechanisms that will make the “ideal application of IT” possible. For firms, the determination of whether IT is being utilized effectively to improve the efficiency of operations and achieve strategic objectives is enormously important. It’s thought that in order to use IT more effectively, activities such as system operation and risk management should not be left to the Systems Department but should be addressed as company-wide issues.

Enhancement of information systems to boost operating efficiency

Kanamoto was an industry pioneer in creating an online network in 1985 linking all its branches. In 2004, we completed the migration of all mission-critical systems from a mainframe to an open system and realized greater efficiency in all of our internal operations, from managing our rental asset inventory to performing maintenance and regular inspections, accounting treatment and credit management, plus the selection of models for next-period introduction.
Providing “the right equipment” at “the right time” and in “the right quantity” can be said to be the foundation of equipment rentals, and Kanamoto’s online system makes it possible. Not only does our online system ensure smooth equipment delivery and pickup, it contributes significantly to the formation of a product lineup and rental fleet that meets customers’ needs.
Kanamoto will continue its efforts to develop “IT governance,” and work to further increase the efficiency of internal operations, while aggressively pursuing the development of proprietary systems in the future.