Rebuilding the Business and Cost Models and Optimizing Resource Allocation
First written in FY2020. 10 of 19 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2025.
Arbeit-Times moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2025.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2025WorsenedAnnual report
「As it appeared possible to replace some functions with commercially available software, we decided not to use those functions, which had been developed to date, in the business. As a result, the development policy for the other functions needs to be reconsidered. However, because it is not possible to forecast additional development costs or the release timing, we determined that it is uncertain whether future revenue generation or cost reduction benefits will be realized.」
Regarding the core-system renewal project undertaken as part of the rebuilding of the operating base, a decision not to use some functions, the need to reconsider the development policy for other functions, and uncertainty regarding additional costs and the release timing resulted in the recognition of an impairment loss of ¥552.905 million. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「Advertising and sales promotion expenses, up 9.4% from the previous interim consolidated accounting period, were incurred as growth costs to expand sales and improve product value.」
It continued allocating resources to increase advertising and promotional expenses 9.4% year on year as growth costs to expand sales and enhance product value, rather than focusing solely on cost optimization. - FY2025-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue declined compared with the same quarter of the previous year due to the impact of services suspended as part of the selection and concentration of businesses. However, investment in advertising and promotional expenses to enhance product value continued, resulting in operating profit of ¥10 million, down 80.3% year on year, ordinary profit of ¥13 million, down 77.5%, and net profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥8 million, down 79.1%.」
While suspending some services through business selection and concentration, it increased advertising and promotional expenses 27.5% year on year to enhance product value. It moved toward an operating approach that combines service rationalization with growth investment, rather than focusing solely on cost reductions. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「To rebuild our operating base, we are proceeding with the rebuilding of core systems associated with the transformation of the business model, the introduction of business solutions systems and establishment of the necessary structure to improve operational productivity, revisions to personnel systems, and development of customer success functions.」
Regarding the rebuilding of the operating base, it continued to identify core systems, business solutions, personnel systems, and customer success functions as specific measures. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「We also invested in personnel expenses, up 2.9% year on year, and advertising and promotional expenses, up 13.7% year on year, as growth costs to expand sales and enhance product value.」
It continued allocating resources to personnel expenses and advertising and promotional expenses as growth costs to expand sales and enhance product value. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「We invested in personnel expenses, up 3.1% year on year, and advertising and promotional expenses, up 15.8% year on year, as growth costs to expand sales and enhance product value.」
It continued allocating resources to personnel expenses and advertising and promotional expenses as growth costs to expand sales and enhance product value, rather than focusing solely on cost optimization. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「We invested in personnel expenses, up 3.4% year on year, and advertising and promotional expenses, up 7.2% year on year, as growth costs to expand sales and enhance product value.」
It continued allocating resources to personnel expenses and advertising and promotional expenses as growth costs to expand sales and enhance product value, rather than focusing solely on cost optimization. - FY2023RaisedAnnual report
「At the same time, to improve profitability, we will continue investing in the rebuilding of our operating base by introducing tools such as RPA and SFA, automating and streamlining tasks previously performed by people, and reallocating resources to higher-value-added areas.」
In addition to the previous review of the cost structure and optimization of resource allocation, it identified business automation and streamlining through the introduction of RPA and SFA, and reallocation to higher-value-added areas as specific measures. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding costs, while working to optimize printing expenses for job-print media, down 4.5% year on year, and distribution expenses, down 0.6% year on year, we invested in personnel expenses, up 10.4% year on year, and advertising and promotional expenses, up 23.7% year on year, as growth costs to expand sales and enhance product value.」
While optimizing printing and distribution expenses, it continued allocating resources to personnel expenses and advertising and promotional expenses as growth costs to expand sales and enhance product value. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding costs, while working to optimize printing expenses for job-print media, down 4.5% year on year, and distribution expenses, down 0.6% year on year, we invested in personnel expenses, up 11.1% year on year, and advertising and promotional expenses, up 21.7% year on year, as growth costs to expand sales and enhance product value.」
While optimizing printing and distribution expenses, it continued allocating resources to personnel expenses and advertising and promotional expenses as growth costs to expand sales and enhance product value, increasing them 11.1% and 21.7% year on year, respectively. It continued the combination of cost optimization and growth investment indicated in the previous quarter. - FY2023-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「Regarding costs, while working to optimize printing and distribution expenses, which are direct costs associated with job-print media, we invested in personnel expenses, up 10.2% year on year, and advertising and promotional expenses, up 13.3% year on year, as growth costs to expand sales and enhance product value.」
In addition to reducing and optimizing costs, it provided more specific details on resource allocation by investing in personnel expenses and advertising and promotional expenses as growth costs to expand sales and enhance product value. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of the recovery in revenue and the review of the cost structure, operating profit was ¥0 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥545 million in the same period.」
It reviewed the cost structure, including reductions in distribution costs and facility expenses resulting from the relocation of headquarters, improving operating results from an operating loss of ¥545 million to operating profit of ¥494 thousand. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding costs, we continued working to reduce printing and distribution expenses, which are direct costs associated with job-print media, and comprehensively review other expenses.」
It continued reducing printing and distribution expenses for job-print media and comprehensively reviewing other expenses. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding costs, we continued working to reduce printing and distribution expenses, which are direct costs associated with job-print media, and comprehensively review other expenses.」
It continued reducing printing and distribution expenses for job-print media and comprehensively reviewing other expenses. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding costs, we worked to reduce direct costs associated with job-print media, including printing and distribution expenses, as well as advertising and promotional expenses associated with job information websites, and comprehensively reviewed other expenses.」
It reduced printing, distribution, and advertising and promotional expenses and comprehensively reviewed other expenses, resulting in a 13.6% decline in selling, general and administrative expenses. However, this was not enough to offset the decline in revenue. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding costs, we worked to reduce direct costs associated with job-print media, including printing and distribution expenses, as well as advertising and promotional expenses associated with job information websites, and comprehensively reviewed other expenses.」
It continued reducing printing and distribution expenses for job-print media and advertising and promotional expenses for job information websites, as well as comprehensively reviewing other expenses. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding costs, we worked to reduce direct costs associated with job-print media, including printing and distribution expenses, as well as advertising and promotional expenses associated with job information websites, and comprehensively reviewed other expenses.」
To rebuild the cost model, it reduced printing and distribution expenses for job-print media and advertising and promotional expenses for job information websites, and comprehensively reviewed other expenses. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, our Group focused on measures to expand sales of Wagasha de DOMO, which was not materially affected by COVID-19, and on developing optional products. On the cost side, we sought to reduce direct costs associated with print job media, including printing costs, promotional and advertising expenses for job information websites, and other expenses through a comprehensive review.」
To rebuild the cost model, it expanded sales of WAGASHA de DOMO, developed optional products, reduced printing and advertising and promotional expenses, and comprehensively reviewed other expenses. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「In this operating environment, we intend to promptly rebuild our business and cost models and optimize resource allocation in order to respond to changes in the employment environment.」
For the first time, it described a policy of promptly rebuilding the business and cost models and optimizing resource allocation in response to changes in the employment environment caused by COVID-19.