The hardest task will be to raise Japan's productivity to offset the looming manpower shortage.

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The company said the results were driven by strong top-line growth and improved productivity, partially offset by a higher tax rate.

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Adjusted operating margin improved 110 basis points to 6.6%, attributed to higher volume and productivity initiatives which helped offset higher employee-related expenses, the impact of changes in product mix, and restructuring costs.

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