Risk of delayed responses to business model changes and technological innovation
First written in FY2022. 1 of 3 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2023. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 37 of 98 companies on the "Worse" side.
10 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Through digital transformation in sales and administrative functions, the proactive introduction of AI and the development of specialized human resources, the company will create an environment in which each employee can thrive and aim for a substantial improvement in productivity.」
As measures to respond to change, the company has specified digital transformation in sales and administrative functions, the introduction of AI and the development of specialized human resources, expanding its countermeasures aimed at improving productivity. - FY2023MitigatedAnnual report
「The Group will strengthen its marketing capabilities and pursue new ways of selling using IT without being constrained by its conventional business model, promote product development incorporating the Group’s distinctive added value, operate public relations and promotional activities to “create fans,” and develop consumer promotions using social media and other channels. In addition, the production, procurement and logistics divisions are promoting productivity improvements through digital transformation.」
In response to the risk of delays in business model transformation, the company has specified IT-enabled sales, value-added products, fan creation, social media and productivity improvements through digital transformation as countermeasures. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「If the Group is slow to respond to accelerating changes in the external environment, including rapid technological innovation such as digital technologies, changes in social structures, changes in consumer values and lifestyles, new market entrants and the emergence of competitors, and legal regulations, this could lead to impairment of product value and a decline in brand value,」
The company has independently identified delay in responding to changes in its business model, technological innovation, consumer values and the competitive environment as a risk that could lead to declines in product and brand value.