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About Business Acumen Applied
to PH
Corporate Statement, Internal Control & Risk
Mission & Values Management Framework
Business Acumen Recommendation
about In 1984, under the leadership of
Tadashi Yanai, the company
opened its first
store named Unique Clothing
Warehouse in Hiroshima.
about
The Fast Retailing Group, the global developer of fashion brands
includes UNIQLO, GU, and Theory. The Group's pillar UNIQLO operation
boasts 2,495 stores worldwide and FY2024 sales of ¥2.6440 trillion.
Driven by the LifeWear concept, and by managing everything from
procurement and design to production and retail sales, UNIQLO offers
unique products for everyone, made from high-quality, highly functional
materials at affordable prices.
UNIQLO/ FAST RETAILING GROUP
corporate
statement mission
Changing clothes. Changing
To create truly great clothing with new and unique
conventional wisdom. value, and to enable people all over the world to
Change the world. experience the joy, happiness and satisfaction of
wearing such great clothes.
To enrich people's lives through our unique corporate
activities, and to seek to grow and develop our
company in unity with society.
UNIQLO/ FAST RETAILING GROUP
values
Approaching issues from the customer perspective
Embracing innovation & challenge
Respecting and supporting individuals to foster both
corporate and personal growth
Committing to ethical standards and correctness
UNIQLO/ FAST RETAILING GROUP
business acumen
Clear and Core Strategic Material
Strong Concept: Merchandising Procurement
Business LifeWear & Inventory Advantage
Model Management
manages the timeless, design, volume, negotiating
entire value versatile and timing directly with
chain clothing minimize global
cost efficiency, surplus stock manufacturers
quality control and shortages
UNIQLO/ FAST RETAILING GROUP
business acumen
Innovation Global
and Expansion &
Customer Local
Focus Adaptation
customer 2,495 stores
perspective worldwide
innovation and (including 77 in
challenge the Philippines
ethical as of 2025)
standards
business
acumen
applied to
ph
“LifeWear”
concept for
Filipino
Lifestyle
comfort, versatility
AIRism, HEATTEACH, UV-cut clothing for
tropical weather and rainy season
customer-
centric
adaptation
customer feedback-driven product
development
Filipino preferences (e.g., breathable
fabrics, modest clothing options)
branding &
positioning
not a fast fashion brand but as a
lifestyle brand
efficient
inventory
and supply
chain
global vertical integration (design to retail)
reduces stockouts and have fast-moving
products available
governance &
sustainability
global governance and compliance
policies
risk management frameworks
[Link] clear policies and standards.
[Link] audits and compliance
internal checks.
[Link] risks through a centralized
control risk management committee.
[Link] financial reporting accuracy.
process [Link] audit boards and external
auditors for oversight.
cycle of governance [Link] employees continuously on
and monitoring
compliance and ethical conduct.
establishing Compliance with laws and
internal regulations
control Operational efficiency
Reliable financial reporting
policies Asset protection
guided by the Fast
Retailing Group’s Basic
Approach
The Auditing Department reviews whether
operations are conducted appropriately and
internal effectively.
The Legal Department oversees compliance
auditing and through a dedicated compliance team.
Any significant legal or compliance violations
compliance must be reported to:
oversight Audit & Supervisory Board Members
The CEO
The Compliance Officer
Process includes:
1. Identifying risks (e.g., operational, financial,
risk reputational, environmental)
2. Analyzing impact and frequency
management 3. Prioritizing risks
4. Developing countermeasures
A Risk Management
5. Implementing monitoring systems
Committee (under the Board
In emergencies (natural disasters,
of Directors) is responsible
scandals), the CEO chairs an emergency
for group-wide risk
response headquarters to lead crisis
oversight.
management
A monitoring procedure
financial
ensures all financial reports
reporting are accurate, reliable, and
control compliant with regulations.
Helps prevent
misstatements, fraud, or
reporting delays
Coordinate with:
Internal auditors
audit & External auditors
supervisory Other departments
board Provide independent
oversight to ensure internal
members control systems are functioning
Attend board meetings and
management conferences effectively
to directly monitor decision-
making.
All employees must adhere
to the Fast Retailing
employee Group Code of Conduct.
training and An annual online
code of compliance course is
required to reinforce proper
conduct conduct and awareness of
internal controls
risk
management
framework
proposed
recommendation
strengthen localized
risk and compliance
monitoring
Establish local risk committees in each
Centralized risk management may
country (e.g., UNIQLO Philippines)
overlook local issues.
cultural, labor, and market-specific risks
enhance employee
training beyond
online courses
Introduce scenario-based training and
Annual online training may be too
case studies
passive.
store-level workshops
establish independent
whistleblowing
chanels
anonymous reporting hotlines
Reliance on hierarchical reporting where employees can safely report
may discourage employees from compliance violations or unethical
raising issues. behavior
balance centralized
oversight with local
autonomy
Heavy dependence on Tokyo HQ Empower local management teams with
may slow down decision-making. greater decision-making authority
proposed
recommendations for
UNIQLO’s internal audit
Audit only an observer in Risk Give audit a decision-making role
Committee
proposed
recommendations for
UNIQLO’s internal audit
Reliance on committee reports Do independent spot checks
risk
management
framework
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