Joint Procurement by Three Companies and Reduction of Store Operating Costs
First written in FY2017-Q1. 9 of 15 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In merchandising, we are integrating procurement to improve costs, consolidating frozen-food logistics, reviewing the procurement of fresh foods and prepared foods, and conducting joint priority sales and joint promotions to expand sales.」
The scope of joint procurement and merchandise reform has expanded to include procurement integration, the consolidation of frozen-food logistics, a review of fresh-food and prepared-food procurement, and joint priority sales and joint promotions. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of efforts to improve profitability, we began joint procurement of certain products with Welcia Holdings and are pursuing partial integration of operations related to product supply and the sharing of merchandising information.」
In addition to existing intra-Group joint procurement, we began joint procurement of certain products with Welcia Holdings and expanded the scope to include integration of product supply operations and the sharing of merchandising information. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of cost structure reform, we implemented measures to restrain the rate of increase in personnel expenses through the introduction of RPA and a review of staffing levels, as well as measures to reduce installation costs through joint negotiations for kitchen equipment and store facilities.」
In addition to existing joint procurement and equipment cost reduction, we conducted joint negotiations for kitchen equipment and store facilities and advanced measures to reduce installation costs. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As part of cost structure reform, we continued efforts to restrain the rate of increase in personnel expenses by streamlining administrative work, and to reduce installation costs through joint negotiations for kitchen equipment and store facilities.」
We are continuing to reduce costs by streamlining administrative work and through joint negotiations for kitchen equipment and store facilities. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of cost structure reform, we continued efforts to restrain the rate of increase in personnel expenses by streamlining administrative work, and to reduce installation costs through joint negotiations for kitchen equipment and store facilities.」
For joint procurement and cost structure reform, reducing installation costs through joint negotiations for kitchen equipment and store facilities was identified as a specific measure. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of cost structure reform, we continued initiatives to reduce costs through joint procurement of materials and other items and by reviewing electricity contracts, while promoting efforts to restrain the rate of increase in personnel expenses by focusing on total working hours.」
In addition to cost reductions through joint procurement, the review of electricity contracts was identified as a new cost reduction measure. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「We continued integrating procurement in certain product divisions while expanding jointly planned products and joint procurement,」
We are continuing procurement integration in certain product divisions and expanding jointly planned products and joint procurement. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「We continued integrating procurement in certain product divisions while expanding jointly planned products and joint procurement,」
While continuing procurement integration, we expanded the scope of jointly planned products and joint procurement. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「We began integrating procurement in certain product divisions while expanding jointly planned products and joint procurement,」
In addition to continuing joint procurement, the start of procurement integration in certain product divisions and the expansion of jointly planned products were indicated. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As part of cost structure reform, we continued cost reductions through joint procurement and other measures,」
The continuation of cost reductions through joint procurement was reaffirmed. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「While continuing cost reductions through joint procurement and other measures, we expanded the scope of joint procurement, including made-to-order products, and advanced the development of private-label products,」
For joint procurement, expansion of the scope, including made-to-order products, was indicated in addition to continuing existing cost reduction efforts. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「As part of cost structure reform, we continued reducing costs for store materials, fixtures and other items, and considered further cost reductions through expanded joint procurement.」
The policy of continuing to reduce costs for store materials and fixtures and considering expanded joint procurement was reaffirmed. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the 3rd quarter cumulative consolidated period, we expanded joint promotional campaigns by the 3 companies and increased sales of jointly procured products, among other initiatives, to increase the number of customers visiting stores.」
Sales of jointly procured products were increased, indicating an expansion into sales activities in addition to the cost and procurement savings achieved through existing joint procurement. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, we continued efforts to reduce product costs through joint procurement by 3 companies and to reduce costs for store materials, fixtures and other items,」
Joint procurement by 3 companies and cost reductions for store materials and fixtures are ongoing. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「In addition, we continued efforts to reduce product costs through joint procurement by 3 companies and to reduce costs for store materials, fixtures and other items.」
Efficiency gains through joint procurement by the 3 companies under the holding company and the standardisation of materials and fixtures were demonstrated.