... Production planning Operations and production management Japan Furthermore, some studies on the relationship between external collaboration and performance (Akikawa, 2004 ; Frohlich and Westbrook, 2001 ; Simatupang and Sridharan, 2005) were conducted in European and Asian/Pacific countries...

...David Pollitt Summarizes several strategic briefings, conference presentations and reports on the topic of logistics management. Covers in turn logistics in China and Japan, including a profile of Braun Electric; methods of improving the supply chain, highlighting new technology, the “bullwhip...

...Stephen F. Pirog, III; Richard Lancioni The Japanese distribution system is often accused of being inefficient and responsible for high consumer prices. Discusses some critical dimensions that make distribution appear to be less efficient in Japan than the US. An empirical study compares...

...” for years over the difficulties in penetrating the Japanese market. They believe that a web of formal and informal Japanese trade barriers prevent US companies from getting a fair chance to sell their products in Japan. The Japanese distribution channel is often symbolic of such barriers. In general...

... that the Western world has been using the wrong set of tools and that a reversed profile of competence is apparent. Shows that Western industries have neglected the process factors – the human factors. © MCB UP Limited 1995 Case studies Implementation Industry Japan Just‐in‐time Management...

...Nancy M. Childs; Bernadette Lawler Batista Examines the Japanese food distribution channel structure with special emphasis on food wholesalers and food retailers. Contrasts these two areas with the comparable US functions. Reviews channel inefficiencies in Japan with attention to historical...

...Yukio Ozawa; Yutaka Karasawa; Eiichi Moriya Japan suffers from a serious labour shortage, particularly in the carrier industry. Analyses the deviation between the demand and supply of truck drivers through a forecasting model based on multiple regression analysis. Proposes the following solutions...

... Three though not reaching anything like the level achieved in Japan (75-80 per cent). As a consequence, a stronger, independent "indigenous" (partly American-owned) Table 1 1 . Japanese Automobile Production and Sales in USA and Western Europe, 1991 Vehicles Millions USA Western Europe Production...