Labor Saving Through the Use of DX, RPA, Robotics and AI

「In addition, to further promote DX and improve operational efficiency, we began operating an ordering system using QR codes at certain stores in October.」

「Going forward, we will use AI to drive sustainable growth and strengthen competitiveness.」

「On the administrative side, as part of its efforts to promote the use of systems and improve efficiency, the Company began operating an electronic internal approval system, aimed to operate its stores more efficiently, and also worked to further review its operations.」

「To address these challenges, on the sales side the Company aims to operate its stores more efficiently by promoting the use of systems and reviewing operations, while continuing to focus on its four core divisions—banquets, weddings, grills and outside sales—to acquire new customers. In addition, as a measure to address the decline in the working population resulting from the declining birthrate and aging population, the Company will strengthen recruitment and work to prevent employee turnover, while seeking to secure stable corporate earnings and maintain the added value of its products and services, including by considering the introduction of certain machinery to reduce workloads in the food preparation division.」

「2. Responding to the declining birthrate, aging population and labor shortages by promoting DX and improving efficiency through the use of RPA, robotics and AI, based on systems that do not rely on human labor」