Cost reductions through zero-based review and reassessment of operations
First written in FY2018. 4 of 12 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-07-31.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 3 of 30 companies on the "Worse" side.
19 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-07-31AdvancedManagement planning
「「仕事の仕組みそのものを変革」 効率化やコスト削減にとどまらず、生産性と意思決定の質を高め、安定供給力、設備投資余力、サービス品質、企業価値の向上につなげます。」
従来の効率化・DXの説明から、AXによる業務・事業変革、AI・データ活用および経営資源の再配分へ施策を拡張した。 - FY2026Expanding to AX, DX, and company-wide operational reformAnnual report
「In fiscal 2026, in addition to current initiatives, the company will further explore opportunities to improve productivity by taking measures such as advancing AX/DX and reviewing company-wide business operations, including those of the corporate divisions.」
The scope of measures was expanded from "proactive efficiency improvements" and Okiden.COM to the advancement of AX/DX and a company-wide review of business operations, including those of the corporate divisions. - FY2025Concrete measures for ultra-proactive efficiency improvements and procurement reform were introduced.Annual report
「Under this project, the company will transform procurement activities, optimise costs, improve productivity and further enhance skills. In addition, through "ultra-proactive efficiency improvements," in which employees devise their own ways to change how work is performed, and through further promotion of DX to improve operational efficiency, the company will pursue transformation unconstrained by precedent.」
In addition to conventional proactive efficiency improvements, DX and zero-based reviews, the company specified cross-functional initiatives to transform procurement activities, optimise costs and improve productivity. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, while enhancing the group's latent capabilities, the company will accelerate group-wide initiatives to expand the top line and pursue "proactive efficiency improvements," aiming to achieve its basic mission of stable supply and a V-shaped recovery in performance.」
The company continues to pursue a combination of top-line expansion, proactive efficiency improvements and a V-shaped recovery in performance. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The company will pursue more thorough efficiency improvements than ever before and aim to become a company chosen by customers by offering proposals aligned with their needs, including comprehensive energy services and energy conservation.」
Following the review of its tariffs, the company continues to target cost measures through efficiency improvements and proposals aligned with customer needs. - FY2023A zero-based review was emphasised as part of the recovery of the financial base.Annual report
「To restore its financial base, the company will implement fundamental cost reductions and operational efficiency improvements by reviewing each business process from a zero-based perspective.」
In addition to continuing "proactive efficiency improvements" and Okiden.COM, the company specified zero-based reviews of its operations to recover from the deterioration of its financial base caused by soaring fuel prices. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「On costs, the company will actively pursue "proactive efficiency improvements" that direct resources to higher-value-added areas, and, under the Okiden.COM concept of Convert (digitisation), Optimize and Make (value creation), will take a positive and proactive, group-wide approach to improving profitability and creating new value.」
The company continues to pursue a framework of digitisation, optimisation and value creation through "proactive efficiency improvements" and Okiden.COM. - FY2023-Q2The Okiden.COM framework for efficiency improvements was specified.Annual report
「On costs, the company will actively pursue "proactive efficiency improvements" that direct resources to higher-value-added areas, and, under the Okiden.COM concept of Convert (digitisation), Optimize and Make (value creation), will take a positive and proactive, group-wide approach to improving profitability and creating new value.」
In addition to "proactive efficiency improvements," Okiden.COM, comprising digitisation, optimisation and value creation, was specified as the framework for concrete initiatives. - FY2021Specifying efficiency initiatives, including DXAnnual report
「In addition, with regard to its digital transformation initiatives, the company will promote business transformation by leveraging its people and digital technologies through "Okiden DX," while actively pursuing "proactive efficiency improvements" that direct resources to higher-value-added areas, thereby working to improve profitability and create new value.」
In addition to conventional operational efficiency improvements and cost reductions, business transformation through "Okiden DX" and the use of human resources and digital technologies were specified as concrete measures. - FY2020Reframing the initiative as “offensive efficiency,” including digitalizationAnnual report
「On the cost front, the Company will advance fundamental and sustained cost reductions and operational efficiency, reduce the workload associated with existing operations through the proactive use of digital technologies, and promote “offensive efficiency,” which directs resources to higher-value-added areas, to improve profitability.」
The description of the initiative has been reframed from the previous expression of zero-based review and reassessment of operations to “offensive efficiency,” including the use of digital technologies and the transfer of resources to higher-value-added areas. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「On the cost front, the Company will decisively pursue zero-based review and reassessment of operations, respond appropriately to the rapidly changing business environment, and work to strengthen competitiveness.」
The Company continues to reduce costs and strengthen competitiveness through zero-based review and reassessment of operations. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「On the cost front, the Company will conduct a zero-based review and reassessment of operations while working to improve profitability and strengthen competitiveness.」
The Company identifies zero-based review and reassessment of operations as specific means of improving profitability and competitiveness.