Cost Reduction, Standardization and Lead-Time Reduction
First written in FY2016. 13 of 14 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018. Latest entry: FY2026.
61 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The cost of sales ratio fell 0.6 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 60.5%.」
The cost of sales ratio fell 0.6 percentage points from the previous year to 60.5%, indicating improved profitability. - 2026-05-13AdvancedFinancial results presentation
「For components and materials, we are implementing measures including considering alternatives, systematically securing long-lead-time items and reducing the number of parts through standardization.」
The company identified alternative products, securing long-lead-time items and reducing the number of parts through standardization as specific measures. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Segment profit was ¥6,920 million, up 334.8% year on year, due to increased sales in the semiconductor front-end process business and improved margins in the FPD front-end process business.」
Increased sales in the semiconductor front-end process business and improved margins in the FPD front-end process business brought segment profit in the Fine Mechatronics segment to ¥6,920 million, up 334.8% year on year. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Segment profit for the division as a whole was ¥3,199 million, up 256.6% year on year, due to increased sales in the semiconductor front-end process business and improved margins in the FPD front-end process business.」
Increased sales in the semiconductor front-end process business and improved margins in the FPD front-end process business brought segment profit in the Fine Mechatronics segment to ¥3,199 million, up 256.6% year on year. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Segment profit for the division as a whole was ¥1,349 million, compared with segment profit of ¥58 million in the same period of the previous year, due to increased sales in the semiconductor front-end process business and improved margins in the FPD front-end process business.」
Increased sales in the semiconductor front-end process business and improved margins in the FPD front-end process business brought segment profit in the Fine Mechatronics segment from ¥58 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥1,349 million. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Segment profit was ¥1,486 million, up 5.9% year on year, due to increased sales, lower fixed costs and changes in the product mix.」
Increased sales, lower fixed costs and changes in the product mix brought segment profit in the Fine Mechatronics segment to ¥1,486 million, up 5.9% year on year. The figures show progress in improving profitability. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Segment profit was ¥1,361 million, up 107.6% year on year, due to increased sales in the FPD front-end process business, lower fixed costs and changes in the product mix.」
Lower fixed costs and changes in the product mix brought segment profit in the Fine Mechatronics segment up 107.6% year on year. The figures show improved profitability, including cost improvements. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of implementing cost-structure reforms, including cost reduction, standardization and shorter lead times, as well as changes in the product mix, the cost of sales ratio fell 2.5 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 68.5%.」
Cost-structure reforms and other measures lowered the cost of sales ratio from 71.0% in the previous year to 68.5%, a decline of 2.5 percentage points. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Segment profit increased substantially to ¥1,403 million, up 133.1% year on year, due to increased sales in the semiconductor front-end process business, as well as changes in the product mix and cost improvements.」
Increased sales in the semiconductor front-end process business, in addition to changes in the product mix and cost improvements, contributed to a 133.1% year-on-year increase in segment profit in the Fine Mechatronics segment. The figures show improved profitability, including the effects of cost-structure reforms. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Segment profit was ¥655 million, up 72.5% year on year, due to increased sales in the semiconductor front-end process business, as well as changes in the product mix and cost improvements.」
Increased sales in the semiconductor front-end process business, in addition to changes in the product mix and cost improvements, brought segment profit in the Fine Mechatronics segment to ¥655 million, up 72.5% year on year. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Segment profit was ¥132 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥30 million in the same period of the previous year, due to changes in the product mix and cost improvements.」
Due to changes in the product mix and cost improvements, segment profit in the Fine Mechatronics segment changed from a loss of ¥30 million in the same period of the previous year to a profit of ¥132 million. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of implementing cost-structure reforms, including cost reduction, standardization and shorter lead times, as well as changes in the product mix, the cost of sales ratio fell 1.4 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 71.0%.」
Cost reduction, standardization and shorter lead times lowered the cost of sales ratio by 1.4 percentage points from the previous year to 71.0%. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of implementing cost-structure reforms, including cost reduction, standardization and shorter lead times, as well as changes in the sales mix, the cost of sales ratio fell 3.0 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 72.4%.」
Cost-structure reforms, including cost reduction, standardization and shorter lead times, improved the cost of sales ratio by 3.0 percentage points to 72.4%. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「As a result of implementing cost-structure reforms, including cost reduction, standardization and shorter lead times, the cost of sales ratio fell 1.0 percentage point from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 77.5%.」
The company cites cost reduction, standardization and shorter lead times as measures for reforming its cost structure and also reports the cost of sales ratio.