Cost Reduction through Low-Cost Operations
First written in FY2016. 8 of 12 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2018: 2 of 11 companies on the "Worse" side.
7 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「To deploy low-staffing store operations and improve productivity, we will promote multi-skilling among sales staff, reduce store workloads, and transfer back-office operations to headquarters.」
The rebuilding of low-cost operations has been made concrete through lower staffing levels at stores, multi-skilling among sales staff, reduced workloads, and the transfer of back-office operations to headquarters. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「By reviewing store staffing and the cost-effectiveness of sales promotion methods to reduce costs, revenue was ¥3.187 billion, down 4.1% from the same interim period of the previous year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥165 million, up 24.4%.」
The company implemented specific measures to review store staffing and the cost-effectiveness of sales promotion methods, and segment profit in the retail segment increased 24.4% year on year. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「We will also rebuild our low-cost operating model, promote initiatives to increase customer traffic through stronger sales promotion activities, and seek to maximize store appeal through specialization in food.」
The company continues its policy of combining the rebuilding of low-cost operations with stronger sales promotion, increased customer traffic, and store specialization. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「However, a full recovery has not yet been achieved. We will therefore continue strengthening expense controls in preparation for a renewed spread of COVID-19, take the lead in customer visits and field support, and work to strengthen our sales capabilities.」
As preparation for a renewed spread of COVID-19, the company continues to strengthen expense controls and sales capabilities. - FY2022RaisedAnnual report
「We will also rebuild our low-cost operating model, promote initiatives to increase customer traffic through stronger sales promotion activities, and seek to maximize store appeal through specialization in food.」
In addition to cost reductions through operational efficiency and capital investment, the retail segment is rebuilding its low-cost operating model and combining stronger sales promotion and increased customer traffic with efforts to maximize store appeal. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group's total capital investment during the consolidated fiscal year was ¥343 million. Major investments included ¥75 million to install emergency generators at leased properties used by each sales office and subsidiary, ¥73 million to replace refrigeration equipment in the wholesale segment, and ¥65 million to replace checkout equipment in the retail segment.」
The company made total capital investments of ¥343 million during the fiscal year, including upgrades to emergency generators, refrigeration equipment, and checkout equipment. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group (the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries) made capital investments totaling ¥731 million, focusing on renewing sales facilities and improving productivity.」
The company made ¥731 million in capital investments during the consolidated fiscal year, focusing on renewing sales facilities and improving productivity. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group's total capital investment during the consolidated fiscal year was ¥79 million, and the Group intends to continue investing in equipment to improve productivity and efficiency and strengthen its corporate structure.」
The company made ¥79 million in capital investments during the fiscal year and indicates a policy of continuing to invest to improve productivity and efficiency. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group (the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries) made capital investments totaling ¥479 million, focusing on renewing sales facilities and improving productivity.」
In connection with operational efficiency and low-cost operations, the company made ¥479 million in capital investments focused on renewing sales facilities and improving productivity. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「To resolve various issues and achieve our objectives, we will actively promote low-cost operations through greater efficiency and reviews of our business processes, and work to reduce costs.」
The company uses low-cost operations through greater efficiency and reviews of business processes as a means of resolving issues.