Toyota, the world's biggest
automaker, has shut down two out of eight lifts at its Tokyo headquarters in an
effort to cut costs.
Air conditioning
temperatures have also been adjusted amid concerns about the weak global
economy and as the strengthening yen eats into profits.
Toyota said the move was to
help the company "stay lean". It took similar steps during 2008's
financial crisis. But the company did not
disclose how much it expected to save.
According to Toyota’s
spokesperson, “These policies are not new, saying that “The key objective for
the stoppage of elevators specifically is to raise awareness amongst employees,
and to remind them of the commitment that Toyota has towards the idea of
increasing competitiveness through staying lean and reducing wastage.
"At the same time,
beyond cost-considerations, the above measures, alongside the usage of LED
light bulbs, also help to conserve the environment. Being environmentally
conscious has always been one of the important values within Toyota.
"Hence, we at Toyota
are actively motivated to find creative ways to fulfil our commitment."
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