Improving Factory Productivity
First written in FY2016. 10 of 19 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021. Latest entry: 2026-10-13.
91 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The gross profit margin was 41.4%, 0.5 percentage points above the same period of the previous year, due in part to growth in the aftermarket business raising the operating rate of the head-office plant.」
It was stated that growth in the aftermarket business raised the operating rate of the head-office plant, improving the gross profit margin by 0.5 percentage points year on year to 41.4%. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「In the Manufacturing Division, we will strengthen production technology for muffler products and work to improve the operating rate.」
As initiatives to improve productivity, strengthening production technology for muffler products and improving the plant operating rate were identified as ongoing priorities. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The gross profit margin rose 0.8 percentage points from 40.8% in the same period of the previous year to 41.6%, due to the increase in the yen-converted value of foreign-currency-denominated sales resulting from the yen's depreciation and the higher plant operating rate resulting from increased inventories of popular products, among other factors.」
It was stated that the gross profit margin improved from 40.8% to 41.6%, against a backdrop of the higher plant operating rate resulting from increased inventories of popular products. The figures demonstrated improvements in plant productivity and profitability. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to higher sales, the gross profit margin rose from 40.5% in the previous consolidated fiscal year to 40.9% due to a higher plant operating rate resulting from increased inventories of popular products, among other factors,」
It was stated that increased inventories of popular products and higher sales of in-house products raised the plant operating rate, improving the gross profit margin from 40.5% to 40.9%. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The consolidated gross profit margin increased year on year as the plant operating rate rose with higher sales of in-house products, among other factors,」
It was stated that the plant operating rate rose with increased sales of in-house products and that the gross profit margin also increased year on year. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The plant operating rate remained firm as sales of in-house products increased, but in addition to the decline in the gross profit margin resulting from soaring raw material and electricity costs, among other factors,」
The plant operating rate remained firm as sales of in-house products increased, while the gross profit margin declined due to soaring raw material and electricity costs, among other factors. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The plant operating rate remained firm as sales of in-house products increased, but in addition to the decline in the gross profit margin resulting from soaring raw material and electricity costs,」
The plant operating rate remained firm as sales of in-house products increased, while the gross profit margin declined due to soaring raw material and electricity costs, among other factors. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Despite selling, general and administrative expenses increasing by ¥221 million year on year to ¥2,963 million due to higher freight and delivery expenses resulting from soaring transportation costs, higher repair and maintenance expenses associated with improvements to the working environment, and increases in advertising, travel and transportation expenses following the easing of restrictions related to COVID-19, among other factors, operating profit was ¥532 million, ¥51 million above the plan of ¥481 million, representing an achievement rate of 110.7%, due to higher sales and an improvement in the gross profit margin as the plant operating rate improved with the increase in sales, among other factors.」
It was stated that the improved plant operating rate and the increase in the gross profit margin from 39.1% to 40.5% led to operating profit exceeding the plan and improved profitability. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥342 million, up 39.9% year on year, due to higher sales and an improvement in the gross profit margin resulting from a higher plant operating rate following increased production, among other factors.」
It was stated that the higher plant operating rate resulting from increased production and the improvement in the gross profit margin led to operating profit of ¥342 million, up 39.9% year on year. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥277 million, up 117.0% year on year, due to higher sales and an improvement in the gross profit margin resulting from a higher plant operating rate following increased production, among other factors.」
It was stated that the higher plant operating rate resulting from increased production and the improvement in the gross profit margin led to operating profit of ¥277 million, up 117.0% year on year. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥139 million, up 253.1% year on year, due to higher revenue and an improved gross profit margin resulting from increased factory utilization and other factors.」
The increase in factory utilization and improvement in the gross profit margin were cited as contributing to the 253.1% year-on-year increase in operating profit. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Higher revenue improved factory utilization, and the gross profit margin rose from 37.7% in the previous consolidated fiscal year to 39.1%. As a result, despite selling, general and administrative expenses increasing by ¥113 million year on year to ¥2,741 million due to higher distribution and transportation expenses, research and development expenses, and other costs, operating profit increased by ¥172 million from the ¥200 million plan to ¥372 million, achieving 186.3% of the plan.」
The improvement in factory utilization and the increase in the gross profit margin from 37.7% to 39.1% were cited as concrete progress in improving profitability. - FY2020RaisedAnnual report
「③ Productivity improvement: The development and manufacturing departments will aim for zero defects from design, prototyping, and processing errors and eliminate thoroughly the causes of waste.・The sales department will adapt to the diversification of sales activities during the COVID-19 pandemic and aim to achieve its budget with greater focus on B2C.・The indirect and all other departments will promote the transition to paperless operations and the digitalization of management systems as improvements to business processes.」
The scope of productivity improvement expanded from factory machine utilization and per-employee productivity to zero defects from design, prototyping, and processing errors, diversification of sales activities, paperless operations, and digitalization of management systems. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「② We will pursue improvements to raise productivity and work to shorten lead times.」
The company indicated a policy of continuing improvement activities aimed at raising productivity and shortening lead times. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「We will increase factory productivity.・Improving machine utilization and per-employee productivity will be key initiatives.」
The company reiterated its policy of improving factory productivity and prioritizing machine utilization and per-employee productivity. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「④ We will increase factory productivity.・Improving machine utilization and per-employee productivity will be key initiatives.」
The company reiterated improving factory productivity as a priority and made machine utilization and per-employee productivity key initiatives. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We will increase factory productivity. Improving machine utilization and per-employee productivity will be key initiatives.」
The company identified improving factory productivity as a goal and machine utilization and per-employee productivity as key measures.