Abstract
This paper discusses the recent emerging efforts for adaptability enhancement of Japanese industries to cope with a volatile demand environment.
It is based on an analysis of data obtained from respondent companies. The analysis is focused on both manufacturing and manufacturing- related service industries such as construction/maintenance, software supply, manufacturing consultation and logistics industries to highlight their current situation, the sense of crisis in Japanese companies and possible future directions in relation to the two industry sectors. The principal conclusion is that for most companies consideration of a revision or modification to its cost structure is an essential requirement for survival in the global competitive environment.
It is based on an analysis of data obtained from respondent companies. The analysis is focused on both manufacturing and manufacturing- related service industries such as construction/maintenance, software supply, manufacturing consultation and logistics industries to highlight their current situation, the sense of crisis in Japanese companies and possible future directions in relation to the two industry sectors. The principal conclusion is that for most companies consideration of a revision or modification to its cost structure is an essential requirement for survival in the global competitive environment.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 199-204 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Publication status | Unpublished - 1997 |
| Event | 3rd interantional conference oh the European Operation Management Association - London, United Kingdom Duration: 1 Jan 1996 → 1 Jan 1996 |
Conference
| Conference | 3rd interantional conference oh the European Operation Management Association |
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| Abbreviated title | EurOMA 1996 |
| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | London |
| Period | 1/01/96 → 1/01/96 |