This paper explores various strategic options available to Japanese firms faced with the increasing market pressures in the global economy. Whether Japanese firms are able to retain the competitive edge will depend on the continuing gains in their manufacturing capability, their capacity to...

This paper explores various strategic options available to Japanese firms faced with the increasing market pressures in the global economy. Whether Japanese firms are able to retain the competitive edge will depend on the continuing gains in their manufacturing capability, their capacity to...

Introduction to contract manufacturing relationships -- Fundamentals of managing contract manufacturing relationships -- Research access to management of contract manufacturing relationships -- Empirical findings on the management of contract manufacturing relationships 92 -- Findings on the...