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Promoting shorter working hours and recruitment and retention through work-style reform

First written in FY2017. 16 of 24 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-08-24.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseRestatedFY2017 – FY2021-Q2RestatedFY2022-Q2 – FY2023-Q1RestatedFY2024-Q1 – FY2024-Q2AdvancedFY2025-H1 – 2026-08-242017: 22018: 320182019: 320192020: 320202021: 320212022: 320222023: 320232024: 120242025: 120252026: 22026
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Working-Environment Improvements, Recruitment and Training to Address the Logistics Driver ShortageA theme 6 companies write about · 2 as a headwind · 4 as a tailwind

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  1. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Despite the implementation of working-hour regulations for drivers under the 2024 logistics problem, the company secured transport capacity by promoting task segregation among drivers, strengthening driver recruitment and increasing the unit rates paid to partner companies.」

    The response to the 2024 problem has advanced to a stage involving specific measures, including task segregation, stronger recruitment and higher unit rates paid to partner companies, with the result that transport capacity has been secured.
  2. FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「In addressing the “new normal,” now that the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has established the direction of its review of the improvement standards notification, we will address the so-called “2024 logistics problem” by maintaining drivers’ driving hours while reducing indirect time outside driving hours through measures such as segregating cargo-handling tasks, and by hiring new drivers and operating transport equipment efficiently.」

    As a response to the 2024 logistics problem, the company continues its policy of reducing indirect time through the segregation of cargo-handling tasks while maintaining driving hours, and of hiring drivers and operating transport equipment efficiently.
  3. FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「In addressing the “new normal,” now that the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has established the direction of its review of the improvement standards notification, we will address the so-called “2024 logistics problem” by maintaining drivers’ driving hours while reducing indirect time outside driving hours through measures such as segregating cargo-handling tasks, and by hiring new drivers and operating transport equipment efficiently.」

    Even after the direction of the review of the improvement standards notification was established, the company has continued task segregation to reduce indirect time while maintaining driving hours, hiring drivers and operating transport equipment efficiently.
  4. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addressing the “new normal,” now that the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has established the direction of its review of the improvement standards notification, we will address the so-called “2024 logistics problem” by maintaining drivers’ driving hours while reducing indirect time outside driving hours through measures such as segregating cargo-handling tasks, and by operating transport equipment efficiently.」

    The direction of the review of the improvement standards notification has progressed from “taking shape” to being “established,” and the company is promoting task segregation to reduce indirect time while maintaining driving hours, as well as the efficient operation of transport equipment.
  5. FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addressing the “new normal,” now that the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has established the direction of its review of the improvement standards notification, we will address the so-called “2024 logistics problem” by maintaining drivers’ driving hours while reducing indirect time outside driving hours through measures such as segregating cargo-handling tasks, and by hiring new drivers and operating transport equipment efficiently.」

    The direction of the review of the improvement standards notification has progressed from “taking shape” to being “established,” and the company continues to reduce indirect time, hire drivers and operate transport equipment efficiently in response to the 2024 problem.
  6. FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「In addressing the “new normal,” as the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare moves toward finalizing the direction of its review of the improvement standards notification, we will address the so-called “2024 logistics problem” by maintaining drivers’ driving hours while reducing indirect time outside driving hours through measures such as segregating cargo-handling tasks, and by hiring new drivers and operating transport equipment efficiently.」

    As a response to the 2024 problem, the company continues its policy of reducing indirect time through the segregation of cargo-handling tasks while maintaining driving hours, and of hiring drivers and operating transport equipment efficiently.
  7. FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「In addressing the new normal, we are working to reduce overtime in preparation for the application in 2024 of the work-style reform legislation to automobile-driving operations and the so-called “2024 logistics problem.” At the same time, to maintain transport capacity, we will implement various measures, including hiring new drivers, operating transport equipment efficiently and promoting the segregation of cargo-handling tasks.」

    With the 2024 legal requirements for automobile-driving operations in mind, the company continues to hire drivers, operate transport equipment efficiently and segregate cargo-handling tasks in order to reduce overtime while maintaining transport capacity.
  8. FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「In addressing the new normal, we are working to reduce overtime in preparation for the application in 2024 of the work-style reform legislation to automobile-driving operations and the so-called “2024 logistics problem.” At the same time, to maintain transport capacity, we will implement various measures, including hiring new drivers, operating transport equipment efficiently and promoting the segregation of cargo-handling tasks.」

    With the 2024 legal requirements for automobile-driving operations in mind, the company continues to hire drivers, operate transport equipment efficiently and segregate cargo-handling tasks in order to reduce overtime while maintaining transport capacity.
  9. FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In responding to the new normal, the Group is working to reduce overtime in anticipation of the application of the laws related to work-style reforms to driving-related work in 2024. At the same time, it will implement various measures, including more efficient use of transport equipment and the promotion of a division-of-labour structure, to maintain transport capacity.」

    With the 2024 legal requirements in mind, the company is promoting the efficient operation of transport equipment and task segregation in addition to reducing overtime, in an effort to maintain transport capacity.
  10. FY2021AdvancedAnnual report

    「While striving to comply with laws and regulations, we will work to reduce the workload through the simplification and automation of operations and the use of systems and digital technologies in order to shorten total working hours. By simplifying business processes and outsourcing or separating tasks such as handling transport equipment and locating vehicles at used-car auction venues, we will reduce and level out workloads and improve the working environment and other employment conditions.」

    The company has added specific measures to its existing work-style reform efforts, including reducing and leveling out workloads through systems, digitalization, task segregation and outsourcing.
  11. FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「In the vehicle transportation business, promoting work-style reform to create a rewarding company and reduce total working hours」

    The company continues to pursue work-style reform aimed at creating a rewarding company and reducing total working hours.
  12. FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Promoting work-style reform to create a rewarding company and reduce total working hours」

    The company continues to pursue work-style reform aimed at creating a rewarding company and reducing total working hours.
  13. FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Meanwhile, promoting work-style reform to create a rewarding company and reduce total working hours」

    The company continues to pursue work-style reform aimed at creating a rewarding company and reducing total working hours.
  14. FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Promoting work-style reform to create a rewarding company and reduce total working hours」

    The company continues to pursue work-style reform aimed at creating a rewarding company and reducing total working hours.
  15. FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Meanwhile, promoting work-style reform to create a rewarding company and reduce total working hours」

    The company continues to pursue work-style reform aimed at creating a rewarding company and reducing total working hours.
  16. FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Promoting work-style reform initiatives to reduce total working hours」

    The company continues to pursue work-style reform aimed at reducing total working hours.
  17. FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Promoting work-style reform initiatives to reduce total working hours」

    The company continues to pursue work-style reform aimed at reducing total working hours.
  18. FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Promoting work-style reform initiatives to reduce total working hours」

    The company continues to pursue work-style reform aimed at reducing total working hours.
  19. FY2018RestatedAnnual report

    「We will also address the longstanding issues of driver shortages and aging, aging transport equipment, and differences between peak and off-peak demand, while managing total working hours and improving employment conditions as part of our work-style reform efforts.」

    The company continues to manage total working hours and improve employment conditions, including measures addressing driver shortages and aging, aging transport equipment, and differences between peak and off-peak demand.
  20. FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「We also continued to pursue initiatives to ensure compliance with laws and regulations and strengthen group synergies, as well as transportation reform and work-style reform.」

    The company continues to pursue work-style reform.
  21. FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「We also continued to pursue initiatives to ensure compliance with laws and regulations and strengthen group synergies, as well as transportation reform and work-style reform.」

    The company continues to pursue work-style reform.
  22. FY2017First statedAnnual report

    「While striving to comply with laws and regulations, we will work to reduce the workload through the simplification, automation and systemization of work in order to shorten total working hours. By simplifying business processes and combining them with outsourcing, we will reduce workloads and improve the working environment and other employment conditions.」

    The company has presented, for the first time as a standalone issue, measures to reduce labor burdens and workloads and promote recruitment and retention through simplification, automation, systemization and outsourcing.
Moved together

"Expansion of the Domestic Vehicle Transportation Platform and Ancillary Transportation Businesses" moved the same way as this thread, in the same document, in 5 of its 24 moves.

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  1. ★This thread
  2. 1Expansion of the Domestic Vehicle Transportation Platform and Ancillary Transportation Businesses5×
  3. 2Expansion of Overseas Operations, Primarily in China and ASEAN5×
  4. 3Entry into the Biomass Power Generation Fuel Handling Business5×
  5. 4Cost Reduction through Business System Implementation and Review of Duplicated Operations4×
  6. 5Integrated Logistics Services Through Corporate Alliances and M&A3×
  7. 6Business diversification through new customers and used-vehicle exports3×

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