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Lesson #4: Challenge Conventions and Break the Mould
In 1989, along with the outspoken Japanese politician Ishihara Shintaro, Morita co-authored a book about Japan’s economic rise called, “The Japan That Can Say No.” In it, Morita criticized American business for what he saw as the “hollowing out” of the country’s economy. Specifically, he thought their focus on mergers and acquisitions, and relocating operations overseas, was taking away from the creation of real manufacturing power.

Made in Japan: How Morita Became an International Success
“There is no secret ingredient or hidden formula responsible for the success of the best Japanese companies,” said Morita. “We all learn by imitating, as children, as students, as novices in the world of business. And then we grow up and learn to blend our innate abilities with the rules or principles we have learned.”

Foreign Joint Ventures in Southeast Asia and the Role of Japan
It is next to impossible to discuss the dynamism of local entrepreneurship in Southeast Asia without discussing its relationship with foreign capital. Foreign joint ventures have been the major form of international linkage in Southeast Asia, transferring technology and skills to local investors.

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Kyaizen An Old New Quality Concept
The Japanese word 'Kaizen' means gradual, unending improvement; doing little things better; setting - and achieving - ever-higher standards. Masaaki Imai, the author of a book with the same title in the late eighties, says that it is Kaizen that is the simple truth behind Japan's economic miracle and the real reason the Japanese have become the masters of "flexible manufacturing" technology - the ability to adapt manufacturing processes to changing customer and market requirements, and do it fast.
Made in Japan: How Morita Became an International Success
“There is no secret ingredient or hidden formula responsible for the success of the best Japanese companies,” said Morita. “We all learn by imitating, as children, as students, as novices in the world of business. And then we grow up and learn to blend our innate abilities with the rules or principles we have learned.”

How I called the Rally on the USD/JPY Currency Pair!
Want to know how I knew the U.S. dollar was going to breakout against the Japanese yen? Read on and I'll show you.

A Process For Quality
A formal quality assurance process can improve nearly any type of business, as American quality assurance guru W. Edwards Deming proved with the Japanese car industry. Perhaps it's time we took the quality process as seriously as the Japanese. Here's an overview of Deming's approach.
Lesson #3: When we see something that could be done better, we do it
“We’re innovative in many small ways,” says Newmark. “When we see something that could be done better, we do it. This is the notion of kaizen, the Japanese practice of continuous business process reengineering.”
Reasons for Success of Intel
In 1971 Intel had created the first viable commercially produced microchip. In 1972 they had produced a microcomputer. But still in the early 80s they were producing mostly memory devices. Due to increasing market pressure from Japanese companies, it was decided that Intel would change direction and begin producing microprocessors. At the time microprocessors were not very stable. In short, they broke all the time. Intel set out to make their microprocessor reliable and affordable. Intel had three different production facilities operational and was working with IBM to become their provider for microprocessors.
Yontrakit JV serves niche market for Mitsuoka cars Franchise
The little-known Japanese auto company Mitsuoka Motors, a specialist in painstakingly handmade cars, and the Thai auto franchisee, Yontrakit Corporation have announced plans for a joint venture. The new entity will produce the Mitsuoka niche car brand in Thailand. The two companies will sign a franchisee agreement next Wednesday at a Bangkok hotel, said a statement from Yontrakit. Yontrakit apart from Mitsuoka, is also runs car dealerships for Audi and KIA.
From Ichiban to Kaizen
This article describes how the Japanese were masters of customer care in the late 1990's and early 21st century. Take a leaf out of their book and apply the 7 principles to your own business.
The Amazing Karaoke Decades Game
Living in Japan, one ends up in a karaoke box every now and then. I find that singing karaoke is a great way to relieve stress and bond with friends, new and old. Karaoke is also a great place to practice your Japanese if you are a Japanese language student or someone that is on a quest of improving his/her proficiency.
Total Productive Maintanance Techniques
TPM is an innovative Japanese concept. The origin of TPM can be traced back to 1951 when preventive maintenance was introduced in Japan. However the concept of preventive maintenance was taken from USA. Thus all employees took part in implementing Productive maintenance. Based on these developments Nippondenso was awarded the distinguished plant prize for developing and implementing TPM, by the Japanese Institute of Plant Engineers (JIPE).
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