Shortages of Engineers at Partner Companies and Outsourcing Providers and Rising Outsourcing Costs
First written in FY2022. 2 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 3 of 12 companies on the "Worse" side.
15 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「We currently maintain long-term, stable business relationships with leading partner companies. However, if they are unable to secure sufficient technical capabilities or engineers, or if outsourcing costs rise substantially, the smooth provision of services and proactive order acquisition activities may be impeded, potentially affecting our financial condition and operating results.」
We continue to describe the risks of engineer shortages at partner companies and rising outsourcing costs, as well as our long-term, stable business relationships. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「We currently maintain long-term, stable business relationships with leading partner companies. However, if they are unable to secure sufficient technical capabilities or engineers, or if outsourcing costs rise substantially, the smooth provision of services and proactive order acquisition activities may be impeded.」
While identifying shortages of engineers at partner companies and rising outsourcing costs as risks, we describe our current long-term, stable business relationships. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「We outsource system design, construction and other work to partner companies as necessary. We work to secure strong partners and outsourcing providers by monitoring conditions through regular meetings and building relationships.」
We identify insufficient technical capabilities and engineer numbers at outsourcing providers, as well as rising costs, as risks and address them through regular meetings and relationship building.