Decline in orders for ROM programming services due to a shortage of flash memory supply
First written in FY2018. 2 of 4 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2019-Q2. Latest entry: FY2019-Q3.
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- FY2019-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「The ROM programming service in this segment generated higher profit than in the same quarter of the previous year, owing to an increase in orders and a review of production efficiency.」
The impact of tight memory-device supplies on ROM programming services was mitigated in terms of profitability by an increase in the number of orders and a review of production efficiency, resulting in performance above the same period of the previous year. - FY2019-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「The ROM programming service in this segment exceeded the same quarter of the previous year, owing to the increasing availability of memory devices used in digital cameras and growth in programming orders from automotive manufacturers.」
The impact of tight memory-device supplies on ROM programming services eased as incoming supplies recovered and orders for automotive applications increased, resulting in performance above the same period of the previous year. - FY2019-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「The ROM programming service in this segment recorded lower sales than the same quarter of the previous year because deliveries of memory devices used in digital cameras were constrained. However, supplies have recently become increasingly ample, and sales growth is expected going forward.」
Continued tight availability of memory devices resulted in an actual deterioration in digital-camera-related ROM programming services. At the same time, signs of a recovery in supplies have recently been reported. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「Revenue from ROM programming services was below the previous consolidated fiscal year because customers were unable to secure sufficient ROMs due to a shortage of flash-memory supplies in the market, which reduced orders for ROM programming services.」
The shortage of flash-memory supplies in the market made it difficult for customers to secure ROMs, resulting in fewer orders for ROM programming services and performance below the previous year.