Improving Productivity and Establishing a High-Quality, Stable Production System
First written in FY2016. 17 of 37 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
85 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Although costs related to personnel investment, research and development, and operation of the new core system increased, operating profit rose 52.4% from the previous fiscal year to ¥3,479 million, representing 108.7% achievement against the earnings forecast of ¥3,200 million, due to higher net sales, the elimination of the profit pressure from high-cost inventory affected by raw material market conditions, and lower costs associated with the full-scale operation of the Vietnam subsidiary, among other factors.」
The elimination of profit pressure from high-cost inventory and lower costs associated with the full-scale operation of the Vietnam subsidiary increased operating profit to ¥3,479 million, up 52.4% from the previous fiscal year, with achievement against the earnings forecast at 108.7%. Costs related to personnel investment, research and development, and the new core system continued to increase. - 2026-05-14Cited as achievedEarnings
「Although costs related to personnel investment, research and development, and operation of the new core system increased, operating profit rose 52.4% from the previous fiscal year to ¥3,479 million, representing 108.7% achievement against the earnings forecast of ¥3,200 million, due to higher net sales, the elimination of the profit pressure from high-cost inventory affected by raw material market conditions, and lower costs associated with the full-scale operation of the Vietnam subsidiary, among other factors.」
高額在庫による利益圧迫要因の解消とベトナム子会社の費用負担減少を背景に、営業利益が前期および業績予想を上回った実績を示した。 - FY2026-H1Operating profit weighed down by personnel investment and new core system costsAnnual report
「Although costs related to personnel investment and the launch of the new core system increased, operating profit was ¥1,097 million, down 29.4% year on year but representing 109.8% progress against the earnings forecast of ¥1,000 million, as costs related to launching the Vietnam subsidiary decreased.」
Costs related to launching the Vietnam subsidiary decreased, while costs for personnel investment and operating the new core system increased, resulting in a 29.4% year-on-year decrease in operating profit. Progress against the full-year forecast was 109.8%. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥2,282 million, down 5.8% from the previous fiscal year but representing 103.8% achievement against the earnings forecast of ¥2,200 million. Although high-cost inventory at the sales subsidiary attributable to raw material market conditions and other factors was eliminated and the Company pursued cost reduction initiatives and expense controls, costs increased in connection with establishing a full-production structure at the Vietnam subsidiary.」
Operating profit exceeded the earnings forecast despite higher costs to establish a full-production structure at the Vietnam subsidiary, as the Company proceeded with the elimination of high-cost inventory, cost reduction initiatives and expense controls. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Although sales decreased year on year, operating profit was ¥1,555 million, up 8.2% year on year and representing 51.9% progress against the earnings forecast of ¥3,000 million, due to the elimination of high-cost inventory at the sales subsidiary affected by raw material market conditions and other factors, as well as cost reduction initiatives, expense controls and other measures.」
Despite lower sales volume, the elimination of high-cost inventory, cost reduction initiatives and expense controls increased operating profit to ¥1,555 million, up 8.2% year on year. - FY2024Decline in profit due to the fading inventory sales benefit and customer production adjustmentsAnnual report
「Operating profit decreased from the previous fiscal year to ¥2,422 million as the inventory sales benefit enjoyed in the previous fiscal year faded, compounded by the impact of lower sales due to significant production adjustments by some customers in the fourth quarter of the current fiscal year. Operating profit was down 55.1% from the previous fiscal year and represented 78.1% achievement against the earnings forecast of ¥3,100 million.」
Although sales volume increased 0.9% from the previous fiscal year, operating profit decreased 55.1% to ¥2,422 million due to the fading inventory sales benefit from the previous fiscal year and lower sales resulting from production adjustments by some customers. - FY2024-Q3Continued decline in profit as the inventory sales benefit fadesAnnual report
「Operating profit decreased year on year to ¥2,359 million as the inventory sales benefit enjoyed in the previous fiscal year faded, but there was no significant variance from the earnings forecast. Operating profit was down 50.8% year on year and represented 76.1% progress against the earnings forecast of ¥3,100 million.」
Although sales volume increased 0.8% year on year, operating profit decreased 50.8% year on year to ¥2,359 million as the inventory sales benefit from the previous fiscal year faded. Progress against the earnings forecast was 76.1%. - FY2024-Q2Decrease in operating profit as the inventory sales benefit faded despite a slight increase in sales volumeAnnual report
「As a result, net sales for the first six months of the current fiscal year increased 3.9% year on year to ¥17,559 million, representing 43.9% progress against the earnings forecast of ¥40,000 million, while sales volume increased 0.6% year on year. Operating profit decreased 58.2% year on year to ¥1,437 million due to the fading of the inventory sales benefit enjoyed in the previous fiscal year and other factors, representing 47.9% progress against the earnings forecast of ¥3,000 million.」
Although sales volume increased 0.6% year on year, operating profit decreased 58.2% due to the fading of the inventory sales benefit from the previous fiscal year and other factors. - FY2024-Q1Decrease in operating profit due to lower sales volume and other factorsAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥437 million, down 74.6% year on year and representing 14.6% progress against the earnings forecast of ¥3,000 million, due to lower sales volume and the fading of the benefit from selling inventory that had not been affected by raw material market conditions and other factors in the previous fiscal year.」
In the first quarter, operating profit decreased 74.6% year on year to ¥437 million due to lower sales volume and the fading of the benefit from selling inventory purchased before raw material prices rose in the previous fiscal year, among other factors. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As a result, net sales for the first nine months of the current fiscal year increased 22.5% year on year to ¥26,469 million, despite a 5.6% year-on-year decrease in sales volume, due to higher selling prices associated with soaring raw material prices and foreign exchange effects from the weaker yen, among other factors, representing 73.1% progress against the earnings forecast of ¥36,200 million. Operating profit increased 64.9% year on year to ¥4,790 million due to the benefit of selling inventory strategically accumulated in the previous fiscal year before costs rose and unaffected by raw material market conditions and the weaker yen, as well as foreign exchange effects and other factors, representing 93.9% progress against the earnings forecast of ¥5,100 million.」
Although sales volume decreased 5.6% year on year, net sales and operating profit increased due to higher prices, sales of inventory acquired before costs rose, and foreign exchange effects. This confirms the continuation from the previous quarter of a situation in which pricing, inventory and foreign exchange factors are boosting profit despite lower volume. - FY2023-Q2Profit growth driven by inventory and foreign exchange effects despite lower sales volumeAnnual report
「As a result, net sales for the first six months of the current fiscal year increased 14.5% year on year to ¥16,900 million, despite a 9.0% year-on-year decrease in sales volume, due to higher selling prices associated with soaring raw material prices and foreign exchange effects from the weaker yen, among other factors, representing 49.0% progress against the earnings forecast of ¥34,500 million. Operating profit increased 64.3% year on year to ¥3,440 million due to the benefit of selling inventory built up strategically in the previous fiscal year before prices increased and unaffected by raw material market conditions and foreign exchange movements, as well as foreign exchange effects and other factors, representing 71.7% progress against the earnings forecast of ¥4,800 million. Ordinary profit increased 79.2% year on year to ¥5,244 million due to the recognition of foreign exchange gains on foreign-currency-denominated assets and other factors, representing 109.3% progress against the earnings forecast of ¥4,800 million. Profit attributable to owners of the parent increased 57.0% year on year to ¥3,462 million, representing 88.8% progress against the earnings forecast of ¥3,900 million.」
Sales volume decreased 9.0% year on year, but operating profit increased 64.3% due to sales of inventory purchased before prices rose and foreign exchange effects, among other factors. This reflects a change in earnings conditions incorporating inventory, pricing and foreign exchange factors, rather than an improvement in productivity itself. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, net sales for the fiscal year increased 25.1% year on year to ¥29,365 million, due to the impact of an 18.2% year-on-year increase in sales volume and higher selling prices associated with soaring raw material prices, among other factors. Operating profit increased 87.0% year on year to ¥3,768 million due to higher sales volume, production efficiency improvements and other factors.」
In the fiscal year ending March 2022, sales volume increased 18.2% from the previous fiscal year, and operating profit increased 87.0% due to production efficiency improvements and other factors. The figures quantify the improvement in productivity and profitability. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, net sales for the first nine months of the current fiscal year increased to ¥21,610 million, mainly due to the impact of a 34.4% year-on-year increase in sales volume, compared with ¥15,417 million in the same period of the previous year, representing 74.0% progress against the earnings forecast of ¥29,200 million. Operating profit increased to ¥2,904 million due to the impact of higher sales volume, increased operating rates resulting from higher production volume, and other factors, compared with operating profit of ¥982 million in the same period of the previous year, representing 96.8% progress against the earnings forecast of ¥3,000 million.」
Sales volume increased 34.4% year on year, while higher operating rates resulting from increased production volume also contributed, raising operating profit from ¥982 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥2,904 million. The figures quantify the recovery in productivity and profitability. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, net sales for the first six months of the current fiscal year increased to ¥14,765 million, mainly due to the impact of a 60.5% year-on-year increase in sales volume, compared with net sales of ¥8,970 million in the same period of the previous year, representing 50.6% progress against the earnings forecast of ¥29,200 million. Operating profit increased to ¥2,094 million due to the impact of higher sales volume, increased operating rates resulting from higher production volume, and other factors, compared with operating profit of ¥58 million in the same period of the previous year, representing 69.8% progress against the earnings forecast of ¥3,000 million.」
Sales volume increased 60.5% year on year, while higher operating rates resulting from increased production volume also contributed, raising operating profit from ¥58 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥2,094 million. The figures quantify the recovery in productivity and profitability. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, net sales for the first quarter of the current fiscal year increased to ¥7,495 million, mainly due to the impact of a 73.5% year-on-year increase in sales volume, compared with net sales of ¥4,344 million in the same period of the previous year, representing 25.7% progress against the earnings forecast of ¥29,200 million. Operating profit increased to ¥1,053 million due to the impact of higher sales volume and other factors, compared with operating profit of ¥187 million in the same period of the previous year, representing 35.1% progress against the earnings forecast of ¥3,000 million.」
Sales volume increased 73.5% year on year, with net sales of ¥7,495 million and operating profit of ¥1,053 million. The figures quantify the improvement in earnings from higher sales volume, compared with operating profit of ¥187 million in the same period of the previous year. - FY2021Full-year deterioration in earnings due to lower sales volume, followed by recovery in the second halfAnnual report
「As a result, net sales for the fiscal year decreased 11.5% year on year to ¥23,465 million, mainly due to the impact of an 11.8% year-on-year decrease in sales volume. Operating profit decreased 35.2% year on year to ¥2,015 million, affected by the decline in sales volume in the first half.」
The Company explained that lower sales volume in the first half reduced full-year net sales and operating profit, while the second half saw a recovery due to the recovery in automobile sales and orders received ahead of schedule. - FY2021-Q3Improvement in profit due to recovery in sales volumeAnnual report
「As a result, net sales for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending 31 December 2020 (1 April 2020 to 31 December 2020) decreased 24.1% year on year to ¥15,417 million, mainly due to the impact of a 24.2% year-on-year decrease in sales volume, representing 71.7% progress against the earnings forecast of ¥21,500 million. Operating profit was ¥982 million, down 62.1% year on year, but increased due to the recovery in sales volume, representing 140.4% progress against the earnings forecast of ¥700 million.」
The recovery in sales volume improved operating profit from ¥58 million in the first six months to ¥982 million, but operating profit was still down 62.1% year on year, indicating that the impact of lower sales volume remained. - FY2021-Q2Deteriorating earnings due to production adjustmentsAnnual report
「As a result, net sales for the first six months of the current fiscal year decreased 35.0% year on year to ¥8,970 million, mainly due to the impact of a 35.0% year-on-year decrease in sales volume, representing 41.7% progress against the earnings forecast of ¥21,500 million. Operating profit decreased 96.8% year on year to ¥58 million due to the impact of lower sales volume, as well as the effects of production adjustments and other factors, representing 8.3% progress against the earnings forecast of ¥700 million.」
In addition to lower sales volume due to COVID-19, the effects of production adjustments were reflected in earnings. Net sales decreased 35.0% year on year and operating profit decreased 96.8%, with the impact on productivity and profitability continuing. - FY2021-Q1Sharp decline in sales volume and deterioration in earnings due to COVID-19Annual report
「As a result, net sales for the first quarter of the current fiscal year decreased 36.4% year on year to ¥4,344 million, mainly due to the impact of a 36.6% year-on-year decrease in sales volume. Operating profit decreased 80.2% year on year to ¥187 million due to the impact of lower sales volume and other factors. Ordinary profit decreased 95.1% year on year to ¥44 million due to the recognition of foreign exchange losses and other factors. The Company recorded a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥63 million, compared with quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥615 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The sharp decline in sales volume due to COVID-19 caused substantial decreases in net sales, operating profit and ordinary profit, and resulted in a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent. - FY2020Full-year deterioration in earnings due to lower sales volumeAnnual report
「As a result, net sales for the fiscal year decreased 3.5% year on year to ¥26,518 million, mainly due to the impact of a 4.3% year-on-year decrease in sales volume. Operating profit decreased 26.2% year on year to ¥3,110 million due to the impact of lower sales volume and increases in selling, general and administrative expenses, among other factors.」
Sales volume decreased 4.3% from the previous fiscal year, while net sales decreased 3.5% and operating profit decreased 26.2%. The Company explained that lower sales volume and higher selling, general and administrative expenses weighed on earnings. - FY2020-Q3Continued deterioration in earnings due to lower sales volumeAnnual report
「As a result, net sales for the first nine months of the current fiscal year decreased 3.3% year on year to ¥20,321 million, mainly due to the impact of a 4.4% year-on-year decrease in sales volume, representing 73.1% progress against the earnings forecast of ¥27,800 million. Operating profit decreased 26.0% year on year to ¥2,590 million due to the impact of lower sales volume and increases in selling, general and administrative expenses, among other factors, representing 72.0% progress against the earnings forecast of ¥3,600 million. Ordinary profit decreased 27.2% year on year to ¥2,603 million, representing 74.4% progress against the earnings forecast of ¥3,500 million. Profit attributable to owners of the parent decreased 28.1% year on year to ¥1,777 million, representing 74.1% progress against the earnings forecast of ¥2,400 million.」
Sales volume decreased 4.4% year on year, and net sales, operating profit, ordinary profit and profit attributable to owners of the parent were below the year-earlier levels. The Company explained that lower sales volume and higher selling, general and administrative expenses weighed on operating profit. - FY2020-Q2Deteriorating earnings due to lower sales volumeAnnual report
「As a result, net sales for the first six months of the current fiscal year increased 0.8% year on year to ¥13,802 million, despite a 3.3% year-on-year decrease in sales volume, due to differences in profitability by product mix and higher average selling prices, among other factors. Operating profit decreased 19.5% year on year to ¥1,805 million due to the impact of lower sales volume and increases in selling, general and administrative expenses, among other factors, representing 45.1% progress against the initial budget of ¥4,000 million. Ordinary profit decreased 26.9% year on year to ¥1,703 million after the additional impact of foreign exchange movements and other factors, representing 42.6% progress against the initial budget of ¥4,000 million. Profit attributable to owners of the parent decreased 27.7% year on year to ¥1,152 million, representing 41.2% progress against the initial budget of ¥2,800 million.」
Sales volume decreased 3.3% year on year. Although net sales increased due to the product mix and higher average selling prices, operating profit, ordinary profit and profit attributable to owners of the parent decreased. The Company explained that lower sales volume, higher selling, general and administrative expenses, and foreign exchange movements, among other factors, weighed on earnings. - FY2020-Q1Deteriorating earnings due to lower sales volumeAnnual report
「As a result, sales volume decreased 11.3% year on year. Net sales for the first quarter of the current fiscal year decreased 5.1% year on year to ¥6,835 million, representing 23.6% progress against the initial budget of ¥29,000 million. Operating profit decreased 27.5% year on year to ¥948 million, representing 23.7% progress against the initial budget of ¥4,000 million, due to the impact of lower sales volume and increases in selling, general and administrative expenses, among other factors.」
Sales volume decreased 11.3% year on year, and net sales and operating profit were below the year-earlier levels. The Company attributed the decrease in operating profit to lower sales volume and increases in selling, general and administrative expenses, among other factors. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「To address rapid technological innovation and intensifying sales competition, as well as the diverse needs of customers, the Group made capital investments totaling ¥4,691 million.」
The Company made capital investments totaling ¥4,691 million and proceeded to strengthen production capacity and efficiency. Operating profit, however, decreased 9.0% from the previous fiscal year due to increases in raw material prices, depreciation and amortization, and personnel expenses, among other factors. - FY2019-Q3Decline in operating profit despite higher revenueAnnual report
「Sales volumes declined slightly year on year, but revenue increased 11.2% to ¥21,010 million due to higher selling prices linked to raw material prices and other factors. Operating profit was ¥3,499 million, down 4.9% year on year, due to higher cost of sales resulting from higher raw material prices and depreciation, as well as increases in selling, general and administrative expenses and other factors」
Although net sales increased due to higher selling prices linked to raw material prices and other factors, operating profit decreased 4.9% year on year due to increases in raw material prices, depreciation and amortization, and selling, general and administrative expenses. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the six months ended in the second quarter, revenue was ¥13,697 million, up 14.3% year on year, due to increased sales volumes and higher selling prices linked to raw material prices. Operating profit was ¥2,243 million, up 2.1% year on year, despite higher cost of sales due to higher raw material prices and depreciation, as well as increases in selling, general and administrative expenses and other factors, supported by strong sales. Ordinary profit was ¥2,329 million, up 9.1% year on year, due to the recognition of foreign exchange gains and other factors, while profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,594 million, up 9.5% year on year.」
Revenue increased 14.3% year on year and operating profit increased 2.1%, driven by higher sales volumes and other factors. The company explained that strong sales contributed to profit despite higher raw material prices, depreciation, selling expenses and general and administrative expenses. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥7,202 million, up 18.3% year on year, driven by increased sales volumes and other factors, while operating profit was limited to ¥1,308 million, up 5.3% year on year, due to higher cost of sales resulting from higher raw material prices and depreciation, as well as higher personnel expenses and other factors.」
In the first quarter, revenue increased 18.3% year on year and operating profit increased 5.3%. The company explained that higher sales volumes contributed to results, while increases in raw material prices, depreciation and personnel expenses restrained profit growth. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Our group made capital expenditures totalling ¥3,153 million to address rapid technological innovation and intensifying sales competition and to meet a wide range of customer needs.」
The company invested a total of ¥3,153 million in capital expenditures to improve quality and productivity and establish a supply system, including expanding production lines at the Fukui Plant and establishing new training and analysis centers. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥2,471 million, down 7.1% year on year, due to the absence of subsidy income and impairment losses and other factors resulting from the closure of the Newtex facility as part of production rationalisation.」
The company identified the closure of the Newtex facility as a specific production-rationalisation measure and explained that it resulted in impairment losses. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥3,681 million, down 3.4% year on year, due to higher depreciation resulting from capital expenditures to expand production capacity, higher research and development expenses and other factors, although」
The company explained that depreciation associated with capital expenditures to expand production capacity and higher research and development expenses continued to affect operating profit. - FY2018-Q2Investment burden becoming apparentAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥2,198 million, down 6.5% year on year, due to higher depreciation resulting from capital expenditures to expand production capacity, higher research and development expenses and other factors.」
Capital expenditures to expand production capacity and higher research and development expenses reduced operating profit through higher depreciation and other costs, resulting in a 6.5% year-on-year decline in operating profit. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥6,086 million, up 7.2% year on year, while operating profit was ¥1,242 million, up 1.2% year on year, driven by increased sales volumes and other factors.」
Revenue increased 7.2% year on year and operating profit increased 1.2%, driven by higher sales volumes and other factors. This indicates quantitative progress in productivity and profitability. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥5,069 million, up 17.2% from the previous fiscal year.」
The company reported that operating profit increased 17.2% year on year due to the maintenance of high operating rates, increased sales volumes of high-value-added products, improved production efficiency and cost reductions. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥3,810 million, up 17.5% year on year, due to higher operating rates accompanying increased production volumes and cost-reduction initiatives.」
Operating profit increased 17.5% year on year due to higher operating rates accompanying increased production volumes and cost-reduction initiatives. The effects of improved productivity and cost reductions are shown quantitatively. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥2,350 million, up 3.0% year on year, due to higher operating rates accompanying increased sales volumes and cost-reduction initiatives.」
For the six months ended in the second quarter, operating profit increased 3.0% year on year, driven by higher operating rates accompanying increased sales volumes and cost-reduction initiatives. This provides quantitative evidence of progress in improving productivity and reducing costs. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥1,227 million, up 20.3% year on year, due to higher operating rates accompanying increased sales volumes and cost-reduction initiatives.」
The company reported that operating profit increased 20.3% year on year in the first quarter, driven by higher operating rates and cost-reduction initiatives. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「To fulfil our responsibility to supply these products, we will establish a high-quality, stable production system.」
To fulfil our responsibility to supply core and growth products, the company is proceeding with process improvements, equipment upgrades and the establishment of a new production engineering department.