Dear Readers

The "MISUMI QCT Model"

Our key advantage is the high quality (Q), low cost (C), and short delivery times (T) of the products that we offer, all of which were developed based on the customers' VOICE. Our products are mainly used as standardized components in automation machinery and equipment to increase the efficiency of manufacturing and assembly. These products are developed by interviewing and collecting the "Customer VOICE" from the engineers who design these systems, in Japan and throughout the world. MISUMI has now become widely known as the pioneer and leader of all catalogs for mechanical components, by meeting the specific needs of mechanical design engineers; "high quality components at a low price, in a short time," and has grown rapidly with the expansion of the automation market.

MISUMI is a common term among the engineers in Japan, and it is said that every mechanical design engineer in this country, has knowledge of the MISUMI catalog. MISUMI's catalog for assembly automation now contains more than 500,000 items. The catalogs are translated and published in 11 languages and currencies. More than 90,000 companies receive one or more copies of our catalogs each year.

Furthermore, the majority of products in the MISUMI catalog is planned and designed by MISUMI's dedicated development team based on the "VOICE" they collect from mechanical design engineers at our customer sites. We listen to the engineers' challenges to reduce the cost and overhead, and assist them by standardizing the components that previously had to be individually machined in-house or sent out to the machine shop. I believe that our relationship with our customers was built based on these efforts we make, to help solve their challenges. Our business model enables customers to choose from 500,000 quality items and have them delivered within few days after ordering. This capability is unique.

As for time (T), in addition to having a short lead time, being on-time is another aspect of our competitiveness. For instance, our competitive advantage can also be seen in the on-time delivery rating of 99.95% which we have achieved in domestic deliveries. Trust and commitment from our manufacturing partners has been essential to achieving such results.

MISUMI's global strategy will be further accelerated, increasing integrated sales and manufacturing operations worldwide. I would like to extend my highest appreciation to "THE MISUMI VOICE" readers for ongoing support and business.

Sincerely yours,

Masahiko Eguchi
Company President
FA Mechanical Group
MISUMI Corporation

 

About MISUMI
Misumi Corp. was founded in 1963, has been a powerful behind-the-scenes presence supporting the machine industry all over the world. Misumi USA Inc. was established as a subsidiary of Misumi Corp. in 1988. All 600,000 standardized products in our Automation Press and Mold catalogs are developed based on the customer's voice.