Procurement

Pursuing correct manufacturing and responsible procurement

NITORI FURNITURE prioritizes affordability, quality, and coordination in its manufacturing processes. Quality entails ensuring appropriate functions, product safety, and adherence to proper manufacturing practices, including sincerity, respect for human rights, compliance, occupational safety, and environmental protection. We aim for sustainable growth across the supply chain by communicating with all suppliers about the importance of environmental consciousness and social responsibility, as well as promoting a culture of product safety.

Basic Policy

We ask our suppliers to comply with laws and regulations and form true partnerships with us. Together, we will achieve sustainable growth across the entire supply chain.

  • True partnership

  1. A relationship where both sides learn about the latest topics, including those relevant to corporate management, share the knowledge and work hard together.

  2. A fair, honest, highly transparent, and open relationship where both sides can engage in active exchange of opinions.

  3. A relationship where both sides share not only ideas and management methods for the creation of a culture of product safety but also the importance of fulfilling social responsibilities, such as being environmentally conscious*1, respecting human rights*2, and maintaining an appropriate work environment*3 and grow together to achieve the mission.

    *1 Being environmentally conscious in accordance with NITORI Group’s Environmental Policy

    *2 Prohibition of forced labor, child labor, and discrimination, etc.

    *3 Preventing overwork, ensuring more leave than statutory requirements, paying the statutory minimum wage, ensuring workplace safety, maintaining a comfortable workplace environment where employees work in good health, etc.

Pledge to Nitori Group Procurement Policy

This policy is required to be understood and observed by all suppliers as well as employees of the Nitori Group. We are currently asking all suppliers with whom we do business to clearly state and pledge to abide by this policy. In the event that a violation of this policy is identified, we encourage our suppliers to improve their performance and, if necessary, provide them with guidance to remedy the situation.

Procurement Policy

Communication and dialogue with suppliers

Held at Lotte Hotel Hanoi, Vietnam on 17 May 2024.

Approximately 150 partners from around the globe attended the conference. During the event, our Group Chairperson, Mr. Akio Nitori, presented awards to the outstanding suppliers.

At the FY2024 Business Partner Conference, we discussed our challenges, product development directions, quality policy, and partnership policy. We will hold these meetings regularly to grow with our partners.

The NITORI Group’s Business Partner Charter

1. Together with our business partners, we aim to providethe foundation of prosperous home living to the global community.

2. Together with our business partners, we strive to be the best in the world.

3. Together with our business partners, we aim for a true partnership to become the best in the world.

4. Together with our business partners, we will establish a true partnership that will realize a competitive spirit seeking ongoing improvements in every related field.

5. Together with our business partners, we will establish a true partnership, eliminating injustice, unfairness, or opaqueness.

PROCUREMENT GOODS

The main procurement goods are listed below:

We also welcome new, innovative proposals. Apply through the “Inquiry Form” below.

*Timber & Plywood (MDF, etc.)

*Steel wire for coil spring

*Fabric & Leather

*Chemicals

*Furniture components

We also welcome proposals from various business partners, including those related to furniture manufacturing machines, automated machines, production factory utility equipment, air conditioning equipment, and suggestions for improving production efficiency.

Inquiry Form