The Challenge of Automation and Labor Saving
First written in FY2018. 5 of 7 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2020-Q2.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In terms of profit, the company worked to collect appropriate rates and improve costs, but recorded a loss due to lower shipment volumes, particularly of food products for commercial use, and the front-loaded investment in labor-saving equipment.」
The company continues to state that investment in labor-saving equipment is being prioritized. No new stage or completion has been indicated. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of profit, in addition to profit growth from higher operating revenue, progress was made on collecting appropriate rates and streamlining transport operations, but profit fell below the prior-year level due to higher labor costs and the front-loaded investment in labor-saving equipment.」
The company specifically states that it invested in labor-saving equipment, indicating that its efforts toward automation and labor-saving measures have progressed to the investment stage. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「In fiscal 2020, the second year of the medium-term management plan, we aim to achieve solid growth through the reliable execution of our business strategy. We will make sustainable growth a reality by continuing to strengthen earnings power, simplify operations, create a comfortable work environment, and invest to expand functions.」
The company has indicated that it will continue in fiscal 2020 to invest in operational simplification and functional enhancements related to its drive toward automation and labor-saving measures. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In fiscal 2019, the first year of the medium-term management plan, we are working to strengthen earnings capacity, pursue unmanned and labor-saving operations, secure transportation capacity and create a more comfortable working environment, toward sustainable growth while depreciation expense is expected to increase as a result of major investments.」
The company continues to pursue automation and labor-saving measures as a key initiative for fiscal 2019. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In fiscal 2019, the first year of the medium-term management plan, we are working to strengthen earnings power, pursue automation and labor saving, secure transportation capacity, and create a comfortable work environment, with the aim of reliably achieving our targets and delivering sustainable growth despite expected increases in depreciation from large-scale investment.」
The company continues to pursue automation and labor-saving measures as a key initiative for fiscal 2019. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In fiscal 2019, the first year of the medium-term management plan, we are working to strengthen earnings power, pursue automation and labor saving, secure transportation capacity, and create a comfortable work environment, with the aim of reliably achieving our targets and delivering sustainable growth despite expected increases in depreciation from large-scale investment.」
The company continues to pursue automation and labor-saving measures as a key initiative for fiscal 2019. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「As a year for reliably achieving our targets toward sustainable growth, we are advancing initiatives to strengthen earnings power, pursue automation and labor-saving measures, secure transportation capacity, and create a more comfortable workplace.」
As a key initiative for fiscal 2019, the company explicitly identified for the first time its pursuit of automation and labor-saving measures in response to labor shortages and rising costs.