Cost reduction through a review of the valves’ basic design and specifications while maintaining quality control
First written in FY2016. 1 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2018.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 6 of 24 companies on the "Worse" side.
11 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Since the Fukushima nuclear accident, our fixed costs have been reliably reduced, enabling us to lower break-even sales by more than ¥1 billion.」
The company showed measurable progress by lowering break-even sales by more than ¥1 billion through fixed-cost reductions. It also continued plans to develop low-cost valves with KITZ and bring them to market using new designs and processes. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「We need to achieve cost reductions to secure globally competitive strength while maintaining the stringent quality-control system required for nuclear power applications. To do so, we are returning to fundamentals and pursuing activities to reduce costs by reviewing the basics, including drawings and materials.」
The company reaffirmed its policy of reducing costs by reviewing the basics, including drawings and materials, while maintaining stringent quality control. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We need to achieve cost reductions to secure globally competitive strength while maintaining the stringent quality-control system required for nuclear power applications. To do so, we are returning to fundamentals and pursuing activities to reduce costs by reviewing the basics, including drawings and materials, even where these may seem self-evident.」
The company specified measures to reduce costs by returning to the basics of its products, including drawings and materials, while maintaining quality control.