Differentiation through high-value-added photomasks with short lead times
First written in FY2016. 5 of 7 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: FY2021.
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- FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these conditions, the Group actively captured demand for photomasks for OLED panels for smartphones, notebook computers and tablets.」
The company actively captured demand for photomasks for OLED panels for notebook computers and tablets in addition to smartphones, contributing to higher full-year sales, according to the disclosure. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these conditions, the Group actively captured demand for photomasks for OLED panels used in smartphone development, resulting in a substantial increase in sales compared with the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year.」
The company pursued measures to actively capture demand for photomasks for OLED panels used in smartphone development, resulting in a substantial increase in sales compared with the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales increased mainly in the Chinese market compared with the previous fourth quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, and we secured profit by reducing depreciation and amortization, improving the product mix and cutting costs.」
The disclosure states that profit was secured by improving the product mix. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, we worked to improve production-line efficiency to strengthen price competitiveness and our ability to meet delivery schedules.」
The company continues initiatives to differentiate itself by strengthening price competitiveness and its ability to meet delivery schedules. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The proportion of high-value-added products among photomasks for 8.5th-generation-and-earlier applications increased, substantially improving the overall product mix.」
The full-year results included a higher proportion of high-value-added photomasks and a substantial improvement in the product mix. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these conditions, the Group improved its product mix, focusing on proactive sales activities for high-value-added photomasks.」
The disclosure states that the product mix was improved through proactive sales of high-value-added photomasks. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「While working closely with suppliers across the supply chain, including materials and equipment manufacturers, we will pursue global No. 1 status through our comprehensive capabilities in all areas, including proposing value-added masks ahead of customer requirements, providing deeper services and offering even shorter lead times.」
For 8.5th-generation-and-earlier applications, the initiative combines technology and expertise, supply-chain collaboration, value-added proposals, services and short-lead-time capabilities.