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Improving operational efficiency across the group

First written in FY2017-Q1. 12 of 17 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseRestatedFY2017-Q1 – FY2019-Q3RestatedFY2021-Q1 – FY2022-Q3AdvancedFY2025-H1 – FY20262016: 220162017: 220172018: 420182019: 120192020: 320202021: 120212022: 120222023: 020232024: 120242025: 120252026: 12026
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Business-Wide Rationalization and Efficiency ImprovementA theme 49 companies write about · 0 as a headwind · 49 as a tailwind

23 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".

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  1. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「We also pursued operational efficiency through digitalization of the company-wide value chain and a shift toward higher-value-added operations」

    The scope of operational efficiency improvements has expanded to the company-wide value chain, taking concrete form in a shift to higher-value-added operations through digitalization.
  2. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「We strengthened the business base by reducing production losses through reviews of production, equipment maintenance and quality control systems and by diversifying procurement sources.」

    The previous initiatives to improve operational efficiency and productivity have taken concrete form in reducing production losses, reviewing equipment maintenance and quality control systems, and diversifying procurement sources.
  3. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition to advancing the development of a system to ensure stable production and supply through measures including diversifying procurement sources, preventive maintenance based on analysis of equipment operating data, and reducing losses through rigorous quality control,」

    In addition to the previous focus on operational efficiency and productivity improvements, analysis of equipment operating data, preventive maintenance and loss reduction through quality control are described as specific measures.
  4. FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「In this environment, the group focused on maintaining business activities by continuing to implement thorough infection-prevention measures and working from home.」

    The initiative of maintaining business activities through infection-prevention measures and working from home is reiterated.
  5. FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Even under the second state of emergency, we focused on maintaining business activities by thoroughly implementing infection-prevention measures and working from home.」

    The initiative of maintaining business activities through infection-prevention measures and working from home is described again.
  6. FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「While continuing to take measures to prevent COVID-19 infections, including working from home, we maintained and improved manufacturing and sales activities」

    We have continued to use working from home as a means of preventing infection and maintaining and improving business activities.
  7. FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「We actively used measures such as working from home and staggered working hours to prevent COVID-19 infections, while maintaining and improving productivity」

    In addition to the previous focus on operational efficiency and productivity improvements, working from home and staggered working hours are described as means of preventing infection and maintaining productivity.
  8. FY2020RaisedAnnual report

    「We will seek to significantly improve operational efficiency by creating an environment in which AI and IoT can be used company-wide.」

    The scope and stated objectives of the measures have broadened from the previous use of systems and operational process improvements to company-wide use of AI and IoT and significant improvements in operational efficiency.
  9. FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「We also promoted reviews and improvements of operational processes, including improving operational efficiency through the use of systems, to enhance the productivity of individuals and the organization.」

    We have continued to improve the productivity of individuals and the organization through the use of systems and reviews and improvements of operational processes.
  10. FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「We also implemented measures to improve the productivity of individuals and the organization, including improving operational efficiency through cross-functional use of systems.」

    We have continued to improve operational efficiency through cross-functional use of systems and the productivity of individuals and the organization.
  11. FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「We also implemented measures to improve the productivity of individuals and the organization, including improving operational efficiency through cross-functional use of systems.」

    We have continued to pursue the implementation of systems and operational improvements through cross-functional use of systems and productivity improvements for individuals and the organization.
  12. FY2018RestatedAnnual report

    「We will also focus on ongoing operational improvements, including the implementation of systems for operations, to improve productivity.」

    We continue to pursue productivity improvements through the implementation of systems for operations and ongoing operational improvements.
  13. FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「We sought to strengthen earnings power through company-wide productivity improvements.」

    We have continued to pursue company-wide productivity improvements as a means of strengthening earnings power.
  14. FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「We improved our earnings structure through initiatives to enhance productivity by reviewing operations in each division.」

    We have continued to improve productivity and the earnings structure through operational reviews in each division.
  15. FY2017RestatedAnnual report

    「We have focused on reducing costs by improving operational efficiency.」

    We have continued to pursue operational efficiency improvements as a measure to reduce costs.
  16. FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Amid these conditions, our group worked to strengthen the operating base of its existing businesses and expand sales of high-value-added products, while also strengthening profitability by improving operational efficiency and reducing costs.」

    Operational efficiency improvements are described as an ongoing measure.
  17. FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report

    「Improving operational efficiency across the group」

    Measures to improve operational efficiency across the group.
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  2. 1Improving Profitability3×
  3. 2Stable supply of consistently high-quality products3×
  4. 3Ongoing Research and Development Activities3×
  5. 4Developing and commercialising new products that address market needs3×
  6. 5Increasing overseas sales and expanding market share3×
  7. 6Improving productivity through new technology development and manufacturing process improvements3×

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