The formation of distribution keiretsu: the case of Matsushita Electric.(Special Issue on The Origins of Japanese Industrial Power: Strategy, Institutions and the Development of Organisational Capability)

From: Business History | Date: April 1, 1995| Author: Shimotani, Masahiro | Copyright information

The ongoing Structural Impediments Initiative, held between the United States and Japan since 1989, has proved to be a forum for reconsideration of the various economic systems that have contributed to Japan's rapid post-war growth and transformation into an economic power. Of these, the so-called keiretsu system has attracted the greatest attention. Keiretsu are the close, long-term business relationships established by large corporations with select groups of smaller firms, and the...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles from HighBeam Research

The formation of distribution keiretsu: the case of Matsushita Electric.(Special Issue on The Origins of Japanese Industrial Power: Strategy, Institutions and the Development of Organisational Capability)
Business History ; The ongoing Structural Impediments Initiative, held between the United States and Japan since 1989, has proved to be a forum for reconsideration of the various economic systems that have contributed to Japan's rapid post-war growth and transformation into an economic power. Of these, the so-called
Panasonics Parent Matsushita to Make Matsushita Electric Works Subsidiary.
Kyodo News International (Tokyo, Japan) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News) ; ... Matsushita Electric Industrial said. To see more of Kyodo News International, go to http://www.kyodonews.com (c) 2003, Kyodo News International, Tokyo. Distributed by Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News. TICKER SYMBOL(S): MC, 6752, 6991, HIT, 6501
Matsushita Electric firms unveil joint restructuring plan.
Kyodo News International (Tokyo, Japan) ; ... consumer electronics giant in April. To see more of Kyodo News International, go to http://www.kyodonews.com (c) 2004, Kyodo News International, Tokyo. Distributed by Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News. For information on republishing this content, contact ...
Founder's Son-in-Law to Retire from Board of Matsushita Electric Works.
Kyodo News International (Tokyo, Japan) ; ... board member, Matsushita Electric Works said. To see more of Kyodo News International, go to http://www.kyodonews.com (c) 2004, Kyodo News International, Tokyo. Distributed by Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News. TICKER SYMBOL(S): 6991, MC, 6752
Matsushita Electric to Achieve Profit-to-Sales Ratio Goal, President Says.
Kyodo News International (Tokyo, Japan) ; ... Nakamura said in an interview with Kyodo News. As I set the target myself, I would be ... stabilize operations. To see more of Kyodo News International, go to http://www.kyodonews.com (c) 2004, Kyodo News International, Tokyo. Distributed by Knight ...
Matsushita Electric Works to Discontinue NAiS Brand.
Kyodo News International (Tokyo, Japan) ; ... marketing of electrical, lighting and cooking equipment. To see more of Kyodo News International, go to http://www.kyodonews.com (c) 2004, Kyodo News International, Tokyo. Distributed by Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News. TICKER SYMBOL(S): MC, 6752
Matsushita Electric Moves to China, XINHUA
Xinhua (China) ; 00-00-0000 BEIJING, February 1 (Xinhua) -- Matsushita Electric, the world' s leading electrical appliance producer, is speeding up the transfer of its production operations to China. January 25 saw Matsushita-Wanbao (Guangzhou) Compressor Co. officially put a new compressor plant into operation
Matsushita Electric Works' New Unit in China to Begin Operations.
Kyodo News International (Tokyo, Japan) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News) ; ... and 10 percent by Matsushita Electric Works (China) Co. To see more of Kyodo News International, go to http://www.kyodonews.com (c) 2003, Kyodo News International, Tokyo. Distributed by Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News. TICKER SYMBOL(S): 6991
Matsushita Electric in Britain to Cut 600 Jobs.
Kyodo News International (Tokyo, Japan) ; ... begin negotiations on its decision with its labor union. To see more of Kyodo News International, go to http://www.kyodonews.com (c) 2004, Kyodo News International, Tokyo. Distributed by Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News. TICKER SYMBOL(S): MC, 6752
Multi-layer printed-circuit board production to increase.(Matsushita Electric Works Ltd.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
New Materials Japan ; Matsushita Electric Works is to increase its production capacity for multilayered printed-circuit boards (PCBs) by 50% by 2001. The PCBs are mainly used in cellular phones and other digital electrical appliances, and under the plan, the company will increase the monthly output to 2.0 million square