Strengthening Price Competitiveness and Manufacturing Capabilities
First written in FY2016. 5 of 12 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2022: 1 of 10 companies on the "Worse" side.
7 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「We will further promote reductions in manufacturing costs at production sites, achieve profitability in the production and sales business for diamond wire used for semiconductors and difficult-to-cut materials, and complete the transformation of the business model.」
Measures to enhance the profitability of the D-Next business through manufacturing cost reductions continued to be presented. - FY2020-Q2Structural reform costs recognized upfrontAnnual report
「Although the loss narrowed from the year-earlier period, when impairment losses on fixed assets and other charges were recorded, losses continued because costs related to the sale of equipment to 江蘇三超社 in China, as well as structural reform costs associated with the withdrawal from businesses and plant closures, were recognized upfront.」
Structural reform costs associated with equipment sales, business withdrawals and plant closures were recognized upfront, resulting in an expense burden before the effects of cost- and fixed-cost reduction measures appeared as an improvement in results. - FY2020-Q1Effects of measures not yet realizedAnnual report
「Because the effects of measures such as the sale of equipment and fixed-cost reductions in the diamond wire sales business have not yet emerged, the business continued to post losses.」
Measures to reduce costs and fixed costs, including equipment sales and fixed-cost reductions, are continuing, but it was stated that their effects had not yet appeared in results as of the current quarter. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「To compete successfully with Chinese diamond wire manufacturers, the Group will actively pursue further cost reductions not only by lowering purchase prices but also by reviewing manufacturing processes and implementing measures to improve raw-material yields.」
The company continued to present cost-reduction measures involving a review of manufacturing processes, improvements in raw-material yields and lower purchase prices. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「To compete successfully with Chinese diamond wire manufacturers, the Group will actively pursue further cost reductions not only by lowering purchase prices but also by reviewing manufacturing processes and implementing measures to improve raw-material yields.」
Against a backdrop of competition with Chinese manufacturers, the company continued to present cost-reduction measures involving a review of manufacturing processes and improvements in raw-material yields. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the synthetic fiber spinneret business, sales of various spinnerets remained solid, particularly in overseas markets, and efforts to improve production efficiency resulted in higher revenue and profit than in the year-earlier period. As a result, revenue was ¥1,032 million, up 2.3% year on year, and segment profit was ¥154 million, up 35.8%.」
Efforts to improve production efficiency resulted in higher revenue and profit in the synthetic fiber spinneret business than in the year-earlier period, with segment profit of ¥154 million. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the synthetic fiber spinneret business, sales of various spinnerets remained solid both domestically and overseas, and efforts to improve production efficiency resulted in higher revenue and profit than in the year-earlier period. As a result, revenue was ¥653 million, up 7.9% year on year, and segment profit was ¥103 million, up 117.6%.」
Efforts to improve production efficiency resulted in higher revenue and profit in the synthetic fiber spinneret business than in the year-earlier period, with segment profit of ¥103 million, up 117.6%. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Profit also improved as a result of the boost from higher revenue and the vigorous implementation of cost-reduction measures, resulting in a return to profitability from a substantial loss in the previous fiscal year.」
The vigorous implementation of cost-reduction measures resulted in a return to profitability for the company as a whole from a loss in the year-earlier period, and the electronic materials slicing-related business also returned to profitability. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the synthetic fiber spinneret business, orders for various spinnerets remained solid both domestically and overseas, and profit exceeded the year-earlier period due to fixed-cost reductions and other measures. As a result, revenue was ¥1,009 million, down 0.7% year on year, and segment profit was ¥113 million, up 12.9%.」
Driven by fixed-cost reductions and other measures, segment profit in the synthetic fiber spinneret business increased 12.9% year on year despite a 0.7% decline in revenue. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the synthetic fiber spinneret business, orders for various spinnerets were delayed both domestically and overseas, resulting in lower revenue, but profit exceeded the year-earlier period due to fixed-cost reductions and other measures. As a result, revenue was ¥605 million, down 8.1% year on year, and segment profit was ¥47 million, up 2.0%.」
Fixed-cost reductions and other measures increased segment profit in the synthetic fiber spinneret business by 2.0% year on year despite lower revenue. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Shipments of spinnerets for mounting equipment and wear-resistant tools for machine tools remained solid, and the company also continued working to reduce costs.」
The company reaffirmed its ongoing efforts to reduce costs in the special precision equipment business. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Reducing various costs is one of the key challenges in strengthening price competitiveness. We will work to establish optimal procurement and production systems and strengthen a range of production technologies, with the aim of developing our manufacturing capabilities.」
The company is optimizing its procurement and production systems and strengthening production technologies as measures to reduce costs.