Production Line Automation, Workforce Reduction and Site Development

「We have prioritized efforts to improve productivity through rationalization equipment and other measures, increase production efficiency by concentrating on core products, and reduce various costs.」

「In particular, for the core 「味しらべ」 product, we are reducing staffing requirements and improving productivity by installing automated equipment in the packaging process,」

「In September, we improved productivity by reducing staffing requirements through the installation of automated equipment in the packaging process on the 「味しらべ」 line.」

「As production volume has increased steadily in line with higher sales, the reinforcement of core lines through the installation of automated equipment has also improved productivity and quality, resulting overall in lower manufacturing costs.」

「The introduction of additional automated equipment has also reduced manufacturing costs. Going forward, we will continue to systematically install automated equipment on core lines, among other measures,」

「In the manufacturing division, we regard avoiding stockouts and fulfilling our supply obligations as a manufacturer's foremost mission. We have worked on reviewing staffing and production plans, expanding equipment for core products, and establishing new distribution centers, thereby strengthening the trust of our business partners. We have also addressed challenges such as ensuring stable logistics, including by leveling out the number of trucks and improving vehicle loading efficiency.」

「Labor costs have also performed well as the benefits of rationalization investment have emerged,」

「Although the labor-saving benefits of mechanizing dough production and packaging processes in the previous fiscal year have translated into higher productivity, the resulting increase in depreciation expense has been added to the fixed costs associated with the plant expansion, contributing to persistently high manufacturing costs.」

「We are bringing forward capital investment, including mechanizing dough production and packaging processes to reduce staffing requirements and replacing frying kettles and air-conditioning equipment to reduce power consumption.」

「The company has pursued all possible rationalization measures to improve productivity, including reducing staffing through mechanization of dough production and packaging, and cutting electricity consumption by replacing frying kettles and air-conditioning equipment.」

「Accordingly, we are promoting the use of robots for tasks that can be mechanized to reduce staffing requirements, as well as installing equipment to reduce power consumption, in an effort to further improve productivity.」

「We believe it is necessary to expedite reductions in manufacturing costs by bringing forward labor-saving investments and taking other measures.」

「In line with the start-up of the new plant, we are advancing labor-saving investment, reducing staffing requirements, and focusing on leveling out production through more flexible workforce deployment.」

「Although we worked to reduce logistics costs by increasing load capacity and delivery efficiency, and to reduce travel and transportation expenses through measures such as remote work and the introduction of web conferencing,」

「In the manufacturing division, while preparing for the start-up of the new plant, we pursued labor savings and worked to reduce manufacturing costs through measures such as eliminating waste in raw materials and supplies and strengthening the logistics system, as well as through the continued concentration of production on core products and stabilization of quality.」

「We are promoting the mechanization and automation of tasks that can be performed by machines and seeking to improve productivity and operational efficiency through continuous employee development.」

「In the manufacturing division, we improved production efficiency by narrowing the range of products manufactured, while making capital investments to automate core lines and reduce defects.」

「The Manufacturing Division worked to lower manufacturing costs by improving production efficiency through narrowing the range of products manufactured and continuing company-wide efforts to reduce defects.」

「The Manufacturing Division added an automated line for “田舎のおかき” to improve productivity.」

「The Manufacturing Division worked to lower costs, including by automating production lines, while reviewing products for sale together with the Sales Division and seeking to improve production efficiency.」

「The Manufacturing Division introduced automated equipment to the assorting line to improve productivity. It also continued company-wide efforts to reduce defects and worked to lower manufacturing costs.」

「Improving production efficiency generated cost savings, and operating profit was ¥105 million, up 13.4% year on year.」

「In the manufacturing division, we continued working to improve production efficiency and reduce costs.」

「In the manufacturing division, we worked across the company to improve production efficiency and reduce costs.」

「In terms of earnings, we worked across the company to improve production efficiency and reduce costs, and operating profit was ¥92 million, up 27.0% year on year.」

「In the manufacturing division, we began restructuring our logistics network, including automating and reducing labor requirements on production lines and developing operating sites in remote locations, while working to improve profitability through higher productivity and lower costs.」