Improving the Cost Structure Through Supply Chain Reform
First written in FY2018-Q2. 6 of 10 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q3. Latest entry: FY2020-Q3.
21 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of profit, the company substantially exceeded the previous year, helped by the efficiency improvements in its production systems pursued since last year and the consolidation effect of the sprayed-construction company mentioned above.」
The company stated that more efficient production systems and the consolidation effect of the sprayed-construction company contributed to profit in the Resins business exceeding the previous year. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Earnings were substantially higher than in the same period of the previous year, supported by cost reductions from production-efficiency improvements that had been underway since last year. Accordingly, segment revenue was ¥8,031 million, down 2.4% year on year, and operating profit was ¥420 million, up 22.2%.」
Continued improvements in production-system efficiency and cost reductions contributed to improved profitability in the Resins business, with operating income increasing 22.2% year on year. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of profit, the company exceeded the same period of the previous year as a result of cost reductions through more efficient production systems.」
Cost reductions through more efficient production systems contributed to higher operating income in the Resins business, indicating progress in profitability-related measures associated with supply-chain reform and improvements in the cost structure. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating income was adversely affected by higher prices for key raw materials in the Resins business, but increased revenue overall, higher sales of high-value-added products, rationalization and other cost reductions resulted in operating income of ¥4,224 million, up ¥861 million, or 25.6%, from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The company stated that measures including higher sales of high-value-added products, rationalization and cost reductions contributed to company-wide operating income of ¥4,224 million, up 25.6% year on year. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In this business environment, the Group promoted measures to improve its cost structure through supply chain reform, invigorate efforts to capture domestic demand, and expand its overseas distribution channels in order to achieve the goals of its medium-term plan.」
The company continues to promote improvements in the cost structure through supply-chain reform, together with capturing domestic demand and expanding overseas sales channels. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In this business environment, the Group promoted measures to improve its cost structure through supply chain reform, invigorate efforts to capture domestic demand, and expand its overseas distribution channels in order to achieve the goals of its medium-term plan.」
The company continues to promote improvements in the cost structure through supply-chain reform, together with capturing domestic demand and expanding overseas sales channels, as measures under the medium-term plan. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Under these economic conditions, the Group worked together with full commitment to enhance corporate value through long-term, sustainable growth, in line with the basic strategy of the medium-term management plan "Asahi Rising Sun 2020," namely to establish the ASAHI YUKIZAI brand as a global niche-top company needed by customers worldwide, through cost reductions including supply chain reform, more active efforts to acquire new customers, and the expansion of overseas distribution channels.」
Cost reductions through supply-chain reform and other measures remain key initiatives under the medium-term plan. In the Resins business, the company implemented cost reductions through more efficient production systems and higher productivity, but did not fully absorb the increase in raw-material prices. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating income was affected by higher prices for key raw materials, but increased revenue, together with supply-chain reforms such as changes in distribution channels and a review of the raw-material supply system, as well as rationalization of production and logistics systems, resulted in operating income of ¥3,362 million, up ¥1,300 million, or 63.0%, from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The company stated that advancing changes in distribution channels, reviewing the raw-material supply system, and rationalizing production and logistics systems resulted in operating income of ¥3,362 million, up 63.0% year on year. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Although higher prices for key raw materials put pressure on profit, profit increased substantially year on year as overall sales continued to grow and various cost-reduction measures, including production efficiency improvements implemented in preparation for higher raw material prices, and supply chain reforms proved effective.」
The effects of supply-chain reform, together with cost-reduction measures, contributed to a substantial year-on-year increase in profit in the Resins business. Its specific contribution to profit improvement was indicated. - FY2018-Q2First statedAnnual report
「In this business environment, the Group promoted measures to improve its cost structure through supply chain reform, invigorate efforts to capture domestic demand, and expand its overseas distribution channels in order to achieve the goals of its medium-term plan.」
Improving the cost structure through supply-chain reform was identified for the first time as a specific measure toward achieving the targets of the medium-term plan. In the Resins business, the company stated that this initiative, together with cost-reduction measures, contributed to improved profitability.