Intensifying Competition for Orders and Downward Pricing Pressure
First written in FY2016. 2 of 5 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2021. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 41 of 85 companies on the "Worse" side.
18 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2026MitigatedAnnual report
「We are promoting in-house production and standardisation of products to strengthen price competitiveness. We are also implementing measures such as renewing internal systems to further improve operational efficiency.」
In response to competition for orders and downward pricing pressure, the Company continues measures to improve price competitiveness and operational efficiency through in-house production, standardisation and renewal of internal systems. - FY2021MitigatedAnnual report
「In the logistics solutions business, while expanding its customer base in Japan and overseas, the Company provides optimal solutions through the flexible introduction of external technologies, while also promoting in-house production and standardisation of products to strengthen price competitiveness.」
As a response to competition for orders and downward pricing pressure, the Company has specified measures to strengthen price competitiveness by expanding its customer base, introducing external technologies, bringing production in-house and standardising products. - FY2018Explicit policy of declining to accept unprofitable projectsAnnual report
「If a project is expected to be unprofitable regardless of the measures taken, we believe that it may be unavoidable to decline the order.」
As a response to intense competition for orders, the Company has stated a policy of declining projects that are not expected to be profitable, in addition to reducing costs. - FY2017WorsenedAnnual report
「The business environment has become challenging, with competition intensifying further in the maintenance field as well.」
The Company states that competition, including in the maintenance field, has intensified further, indicating that competitive risk has become more pronounced and severe. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「All of the Group's principal businesses are order-based industries and are exposed to intense competition for orders. In some cases, competitors may be expected to engage in price competition without regard to profitability.」
The competitive environment inherent in order-based industries and price competition that puts pressure on profitability are identified as major risks.