This book focuses on various business practices to manage ailing companies during economic depression or in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters. The methods implemented by various Japanese enterprises, such as Japan Air Line, Tokyo Electricity Company, Nissan and Toyota, to overcome...

AbstractThe following sections are included:Research ThemeSharing the Burden of TEPCO’s Damages LiabilityOverview of the Nuclear Damage Liability Act“State assistance” for Nuclear Damage Liability and the Role of the Nuclear Damage Liability Facilitation FundBurden charges for TEPCO and...

AbstractThe following sections are included:Introduction: Theme of This ChapterConceptual Framework of Robust Hybrid Supply ChainTwo concepts of product composition: Specialized parts and common partsHybrid supply chain that uses both market and network organizationCost-reduction efficiency...

Key Features:Offers a uniquely Japanese perspective on business group managementElaborates upon research results and studies of group management in JapanConsiders various forms of business combination and separation in JapanExplores systematically management methods in Japanese companies, such...

Key Features:Shows how to link BPM (Business Process Management) with existing management tools, for a holistic management modelIncludes case studies of well-known Japanese and Korean companies such as Matsushita and LG Electronics.