Gross Margin Improvement and SG&A Savings and Rationalization
First written in FY2018. 6 of 12 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020. Latest entry: FY2026.
- FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「We will improve productivity by enhancing digital technologies such as self-checkout registers and electronic shelf labels, while addressing logistics issues, including by improving the load efficiency of delivery trucks, to streamline operations and reduce costs.」
In addition to its existing use of AI, labor-saving equipment and automated ordering, the company has explicitly identified self-service checkouts, electronic shelf labels and improved delivery-truck loading efficiency as specific measures to improve productivity and reduce costs. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「The company will expand the number of stores introducing fully self-service checkouts and an AI-enabled system that automatically creates checkout staff schedules, while addressing logistics issues such as improving the loading efficiency of delivery trucks, thereby working to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.」
In addition to its existing digitization, labor-saving equipment and AI initiatives, the company added expanding the introduction of an AI-enabled automated checkout scheduling system and improving the loading efficiency of delivery trucks as specific measures. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to continuing to maintain clean store environments where customers can shop safely and with confidence, the company introduced AI-enabled LSPs (work plans) on a trial basis and promoted productivity improvements.」
The company made concrete progress on its previously planned AI-enabled LSP initiative by introducing it on a trial basis and promoting productivity improvements. - FY2023RaisedAnnual report
「The company will also work to further improve productivity by using AI for LSPs (work plans), improving the accuracy of automated ordering and introducing new labor-saving equipment.」
In addition to its existing initiatives involving digitization, labor-saving equipment and operational efficiency, the company is expanding its scope to specific measures involving AI-enabled work planning, automated ordering and new labor-saving equipment. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The company worked on work-style reform and environmental issues by improving productivity through the digitization of operations and expanding the use of energy-efficient equipment, while developing environmentally considerate stores. It also worked to establish a structure capable of responding quickly to the rapidly changing business environment.」
The company continues to improve operational efficiency and address environmental issues by increasing productivity through the digitization of operations and expanding the use of energy-efficient equipment. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating income for the current consolidated fiscal year increased by ¥392 million from the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥2.295 billion, up 20.6% year on year, mainly because selling, general and administrative expenses declined by ¥646 million, despite a ¥253 million decrease in gross operating profit.」
Selling, general and administrative expenses declined by ¥646 million, and operating income increased by 20.6%. The company reported quantified results from improving profitability through reductions and streamlining of selling, general and administrative expenses. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In June, the company rebuilt its head office building and sought to optimize its back-office operations by introducing a flexible seating system and promoting paperless operations through digitization, among other measures. It developed an environment in which operations could be performed efficiently and worked to reform employees' working practices.」
As measures to streamline selling, general and administrative expenses and improve operational efficiency, the company introduced a flexible seating system and paperless operations in connection with the rebuilding of its head office building. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The company also focused on improving productivity and promoting work-style reform by introducing labor-saving equipment and digitizing operations.」
The company continues to pursue measures to improve productivity and reform work practices through the introduction of labor-saving equipment and the digitization of operations. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, to strengthen compliance, the company worked to improve operational efficiency as part of its specific work-style reform initiatives by promoting paperless operations and introducing labor-saving equipment, while focusing on reducing and streamlining selling, general and administrative expenses through a review of existing contracts.」
具体的 measures for streamlining selling, general and administrative expenses were identified, including reviewing existing contracts, going paperless and introducing labor-saving equipment. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「In addition, the company will work to improve profitability by increasing the gross margin and reducing and streamlining selling, general and administrative expenses.」
As specific measures to improve profitability, the company has for the first time explicitly identified improving the gross margin and reducing and streamlining selling, general and administrative expenses.