Declining birthrates and an aging population, women’s growing participation in the workforce, regional stagnation, and consolidation in the wholesale industry
First written in FY2016. 1 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2018.
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- FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Even today, the environment is undergoing various changes, including declining birthrates and an aging population, labor shortages, expanding internet use and information dissemination through social media, diversity and work-style reform. The distribution industry in which our Company operates is no exception and can be said to be at a major turning point.」
Declining birthrates and an aging population, labor shortages, the internet and social media, diversity and work-style reform are reiterated as changes in the business environment for the distribution industry. - FY2017Expansion of risk topicsAnnual report
「Even today, the environment is undergoing various changes, including declining birthrates and an aging population, labor shortages, expanding internet use and information dissemination through social media, diversity and work-style reform. The distribution industry in which our Company operates is no exception and can be said to be at a major turning point.」
In addition to the previously cited declining birthrates and aging population and regional stagnation, labor shortages, internet use, social media, diversity and work-style reform are identified as changes in the business environment, broadening the issues covered. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The environment surrounding us is changing through trends such as declining birthrates and an aging population, women’s corresponding advancement in society, regional stagnation, and consolidation in the wholesale industry into nationwide major companies and companies with specialized expertise.」
Structural changes in the business environment are cited as the background to formulating the Medium-Term Management Plan.