This is the first report in 2018. I am going start a new topic which is more concrete.
I am sorry to say but the manufacturing industry in Japan clearly has lost its competitiveness.
I will analyze the reasons in Chapter 1. And in Chapter 2, I will clarify the original strength of Japanese manufacturing industry. In Chapter 3, I would like to propose how to strengthen Japan’s manufacturing.
Chapter 1. Changes in the world and the problems with Japanese manufacturing industry
There was a time when Japan’s manufacturing industry was leading the world. At that time, Q, C, D (quality, cost, delivery time) was the basis of competitiveness, and outstanding Kaizen on the site played a big role.
And Japan had many hit products like Sony Walk-man or good quality compact cars which showed the Japanese technology.
However, nowadays, Japanese manufacturing industry has lost its momentum.
What happened?
Request. I will tell you my answer next time. Please think two or more answers to this question by that time.
I would also like to hear the opinions from you, and I hope discussion starts.
