Accommodating Large Crankshafts and Upgrading 佐世保重工業's Equipment
First written in FY2016. 1 of 4 entries say "Reframed", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2021.
- FY2021DroppedAnnual report
「At 佐世保重工業株式会社, we will also pursue further productivity improvements and lower-cost procurement of raw materials in the marine equipment business」
The previous specific themes of accommodating larger crankshafts and upgrading equipment are not explicitly stated in this filing, and have been replaced by a generalized explanation focused on improving productivity and procuring marine equipment materials at lower cost. - FY2018WorsenedAnnual report
「We recognize that the causes of the disruption to operations include European shipowners' demands for specifications and quality above expectations, the loss of many personnel through several rounds of rationalization in the past, and delays in equipment upgrades, and will mobilize the full strength of the Group to strengthen the company's operating foundation」
The company specifically identified European shipowners' demands for high specifications, the loss of personnel, and delays in equipment upgrades as causes of the disruption to operations at 佐世保重工業. Responding to the need for equipment upgrades has become a clearly defined issue. - FY2017ReframedAnnual report
「佐世保重工業株式会社, which handles marine equipment and related products, will strengthen its sales capabilities and cost competitiveness and expand orders and sales channels amid continued headwinds from declining new ship construction volumes. It will also work to develop businesses outside marine equipment with a view to the future.」
The previous specific theme of equipment upgrades to accommodate larger crankshafts is not explicitly stated this time, and the wording has broadened to strengthening sales and cost competitiveness across marine equipment and developing businesses outside marine equipment. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「佐世保重工業株式会社, which handles marine equipment and related products, is upgrading its equipment to accommodate the growing size of crankshafts amid continued price competition with domestic peers, and will work to strengthen its sales capabilities and cost competitiveness.」
The company has indicated a policy of addressing larger crankshafts through equipment upgrades and strengthening its sales capabilities and cost competitiveness.