First in the World

Akira Ishikawa and Tai Nejo
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Akira Ishikawa: Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan
Tai Nejo: Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan

Chapter 5 in Top Global Companies in Japan, 2004, pp 61-72 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: AbstractThe following sections are included:Yupo Corporation80% market share in synthetic paperApplications for making the most use of synthetic paperTransforming adversity into opportunityGlobal production and salesDisco CorporationTop manufacturer of dicing/cutting saws for semiconductorsSpecializing in cutting with thin grinding wheelsUltra-thin cut-off wheels for the semiconductor industryMarket expansion with user-friendly machinesInnovation by using external resourcesHoriba80% worldwide market share in engine emission analyzersHoriba's precept “Joy and Fun”How the European market was won in emission analyzersProduct development in close contact with customers via the InternetReverse landing that helped an obscure companyRoad to becoming a great medium-sized company

Keywords: Reformation; Speed; Speciality; Niche; Self-Reliant; Entrepreneurship (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2004
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