Risk of securing and developing highly skilled engineers and personnel at partner companies
First written in FY2016. 9 of 15 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
System Research moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2016, 9 years before the typical company in this theme (2025).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 36 of 112 companies on the "Worse" side.
31 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「In addition, as the automation and efficiency of system development through the use of AI advance, demand for conventional engineers may decline.」
In addition to the previous risk of securing personnel due to tight labor market conditions, the Company indicated that demand for conventional engineers may decline as AI automates and streamlines development. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「Accordingly, in addition to developing project managers and engineers and pursuing proactive recruitment, we are working to improve the working environment through work-style reforms and other measures.」
To address the risk of IT personnel shortages, the Company continues its training, recruitment and work-style reform initiatives. - FY2024WorsenedAnnual report
「Future development projects are expected to become larger and more complex, involving the renewal of core systems and the introduction of the latest technologies, while the shortage of IT personnel is becoming more severe and the supply-demand gap for personnel is expected to widen further.」
The Company newly specified the increasing size and complexity of development projects, the worsening shortage of IT personnel, and the widening supply-demand gap for personnel. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「The Company is working to develop project managers and engineers and to pursue active recruitment, while also improving the working environment through work-style reform and other measures.」
To address the risk of engineer shortages and recruitment, the Company continues to improve the working environment through training, recruitment and work-style reform. It also maintains long-term, stable business relationships with partner companies. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「Accordingly, in addition to developing project managers and engineers and pursuing proactive recruitment, we are working to improve the working environment through work-style reforms and other measures.」
To address the risk of engineer shortages and recruitment, the Company continues to improve the working environment through training, recruitment and work-style reform. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「Accordingly, in addition to developing project managers and engineers and pursuing proactive recruitment, we are working to improve the working environment through work-style reforms and other measures.」
The Company continues to recognize the risk of securing and developing engineers and partner companies, and is addressing it through training, recruitment, work-style reform and maintaining relationships with partner companies. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「At present, the Company has secured the engineers it requires through its personnel and training systems. However, if tight labor market conditions prevent the Company from securing or developing the skilled engineers or workforce it requires, or if a large number of employees leave the Company, the Company's business development may be constrained.」
While explaining that the required engineers have been secured through its personnel and training systems, the Company continues to face the risk of securing and developing engineers. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「At present, the Company has secured the engineers it requires through its personnel and training systems. However, if tight labor market conditions prevent the Company from securing or developing the skilled engineers or workforce it requires, or if a large number of employees leave the Company, the Company's business development may be constrained.」
While explaining that the required personnel have been secured through its personnel and training systems, the Company continues to face the risk of securing and developing engineers. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Amid this business environment, during the nine-month consolidated period ended in the third quarter, demand for IT investment from manufacturing, distribution and service companies, including automotive-related manufacturers, remained firm in the SI services business, which focuses on corporate system development. However, revenue was ¥3,997.347 million, down 1.6% year on year, due in part to the shortage of engineers capable of meeting customer requirements, which has persisted since last year.」
The shortage of engineers capable of meeting customer requirements has continued since last year, and SI services revenue declined 1.6% year on year. This continues to indicate business constraints caused by the shortage of engineers. - FY2018-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Amid these conditions, during the six-month consolidated period ended in the second quarter, demand for IT investment from manufacturers, including automotive-related manufacturers, and service companies remained firm in the SI services business, which focuses on corporate system development. However, revenue was ¥2,594.224 million, down 4.1% year on year, due in part to the shortage of engineers capable of meeting customer requirements, which has persisted since last year.」
The shortage of engineers capable of meeting customer requirements has continued since last year, and SI services revenue declined 4.1% year on year. The impact of the risk of securing engineers on results has increased. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「At present, the Company has secured the engineers it requires through its personnel and training systems. However, if tight labor market conditions prevent the Company from securing or developing the skilled engineers or workforce it requires, or if a large number of employees leave the Company, the Company's business development may be constrained.」
While explaining that the required personnel have been secured through its personnel and training systems, the Company continues to face the risk of securing and developing engineers due to tight labor market conditions. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Amid this business environment, during the nine-month consolidated period ended in the third quarter, demand for IT investment from automotive-related manufacturers, financial and securities companies, service companies and others remained firm in the SI services business, which focuses on corporate system development. However, revenue was ¥4,066.135 million, down 0.0% year on year, due in part to a shortage of engineers capable of meeting customer requirements.」
While the shortage of engineers capable of meeting customer requirements has continued, SI services revenue declined 0.0% year on year. The risk of securing engineers remains. - FY2017-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Demand for IT investment from automotive-related manufacturers, financial institutions, securities companies and others remained firm in the SI services business, which focuses on corporate system development. However, revenue was ¥2,707.035 million, down 2.2% year on year, due in part to a shortage of engineers capable of meeting customer requirements.」
The shortage of engineers capable of meeting customer requirements continued, and SI services revenue declined 2.2% year on year. The impact of the engineer recruitment risk on results was greater than in the previous quarter. - FY2017-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「Under these conditions, demand for IT investment from major customers, including automotive-related manufacturers, remained firm. However, engineers capable of meeting customer requirements were in short supply, and revenue from the SI services business was ¥1,155.522 million, up 0.09% year on year.」
The shortage of engineers capable of meeting customer requirements is described in the same context as SI services revenue being limited to a 0.09% year-on-year increase, indicating that the risk of securing engineers has materialized in business operations. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「If tight labor market conditions prevent the Company from securing or developing the skilled engineers or workforce it requires, or if a large number of employees leave the Company, the Company's business development may be constrained.」
Tight labor market conditions, difficulty securing and developing engineers, and mass employee departures are identified as constraints on business development.