Risk of higher prices for procured goods due to overtime regulations for truck drivers
First written in FY2024. 1 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 10 of 30 companies on the "Worse" side.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2026MitigatedAnnual report
「To ensure that labor rates are not significantly underestimated, our group will set labor rates used in cost estimates on an appropriate basis and ensure that this is thoroughly communicated throughout the group.」
Regarding the risk of higher procurement prices associated with overtime regulations for truck drivers, the company has specified measures for cost estimation and internal communication to address the risk that soaring material prices will put pressure on labor rates. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「No new business or other risks arose during the current interim consolidated accounting period. There were also no material changes to the business and other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
The company states that there have been no new developments or significant changes in existing risks, including the risk of higher procurement prices due to overtime regulations for truck drivers. - FY2024First statedAnnual report
「The overtime regulations for truck drivers introduced by amendments to the Labor Standards Act under work-style reform may cause transportation costs to rise, driving up the prices of procured goods and adversely affecting business results.」
For the first time, the company has disclosed the risk of higher transportation costs and procurement prices arising from overtime regulations for truck drivers as a separate item from the risk of higher material and labor costs.