Delayed Response to Technological and Environmental Changes
First written in FY2016. 2 of 6 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 34 of 95 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「For company-wide new business development, we are promoting initiatives centred on the Technology Center, which is responsible for technology development, and the Business Development Center, which is responsible for creating businesses. We are also working to understand market and competitor trends by leveraging our customer network and to maintain and strengthen competitiveness.」
As a measure to address technological and environmental changes, the company is implementing a specific organizational structure under which the Development Center will be abolished effective 1 June 2026, with its functions divided between the Technology Center and the Business Development Center. - FY2023ReframedAnnual report
「There is a risk that product competitiveness could decline if products incorporating advanced technologies cannot be brought to market at the optimal time or if the response to decarbonisation is delayed. In addition, if the introduction of new technologies into production processes stagnates, improvements in production efficiency and cost reductions will not progress, which could lead to declining competitiveness.」
The risk of delays in responding to technological and environmental changes has been specified as a technology and product development risk covering the commercialisation of advanced technologies, decarbonisation and the introduction of new technologies into production processes. - FY2022-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「In testing equipment for automobiles, some reviews of planned testing equipment are being considered due to the rapid shift toward electrification.」
The assumed shift toward electrification as a change in the technological environment has materialised in actual projects in the form of reviews of planned testing equipment. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「However, the Company could be affected if development of products adapted to rapid technological and environmental changes is delayed.」
The company reiterates the risk of delays in product development in response to technological and environmental changes. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「However, the Company could be affected if development of products adapted to rapid technological and environmental changes is delayed.」
The company reiterates the risk of delays in product development in response to technological and environmental changes. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「To provide products that are attractive to customers, we gather customer needs and work to develop new products that will support the future growth of the Group. However, the Company could be affected if development of products adapted to rapid technological and environmental changes is delayed.」
The company gathers customer needs and develops new products, while identifying delays in responding to technological and environmental changes as a risk.