Absorb Quote by Fujio Mitarai
“Whatever the trend in exchange rates or whatever the external factors, a manufacturing company is always faced with the mission of transforming itself into a company that can produce higher value-added to absorb the increase in the cost of living in the country it's operating in.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Annual Shareholder Meeting, Fujio Mitarai, 2022
Companies must shift to higher‑value production to offset rising living costs and external pressures.
In simple terms: Businesses need to add value to stay profitable when costs rise.
Key Takeaway
Invest in value‑adding capabilities.
Themes
business strategy
value creation
cost management
Mood
analytical
forward‑looking
Type
strategic
business.
When to use this quote
- manufacturing
- pricing strategy
- product development
- market expansion
Key Concepts
economics
innovation
industrial transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- What value‑adding opportunities exist in your sector?
- How can you balance cost pressures with innovation?
A Different Perspective
Higher value may require significant capital and cultural change.
