Demand for labor-saving and automation investment amid labor shortages
First written in FY2020-Q2. 2 of 4 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2023-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026-H1.
The Yamagata Bank moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2022.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2023: 2 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
9 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「Capital investment also remained firm against a backdrop of demand for labor-saving investment and other factors.」
Regarding demand for labor-saving and automation investment driven by labor shortages and other factors, the view that capital investment remained firm against a backdrop of demand for labor-saving investment has continued. - FY2023WorsenedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, employment and income conditions continued to recover, and labor shortages became increasingly pronounced.」
This indicates management's view that labor shortages had become increasingly pronounced. - FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, employment and income conditions continued to recover, and labor shortages became increasingly pronounced.」
Regarding demand for labor-saving and automation investment driven by labor shortages, this indicates management's view that labor shortages had become even more pronounced. - FY2020-Q2First statedAnnual report
「Capital investment also continued to trend upward, particularly in the non-manufacturing sector, amid demand for labor-saving and automation investment resulting from labor shortages.」
Labor shortages are identified as driving demand for labor-saving and automation investment.