Delayed Response to Technological Innovation and Changes in Customer Needs
First written in FY2016. 2 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2020.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 28 of 56 companies on the "Worse" side.
63 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「In the markets in which our group operates, rapid technological innovation and changes in customer needs are accelerating the obsolescence of existing products and services, creating a risk that the competitive advantage of our group's products over those of competitors will be impaired.」
The risk of product obsolescence due to technological innovation and changes in customer needs was reaffirmed, with design and development, production engineering, and quality control cited as responses. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「In the markets in which our group operates, existing products and services tend to become obsolete or lose marketability as a result of rapid technological change and innovation and changes in customer needs.」
The risk of products becoming obsolete due to technological innovation and changes in customer needs was reiterated. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In the markets in which our group operates, existing products and services tend to become obsolete or lose marketability as a result of rapid technological change and innovation and changes in customer needs.」
The potential risk that products could become obsolete or lose marketability if the group lacks the ability to respond to technological innovation was described.