Since the 1950s, Shigiya has specialized in the production of metal machine tools, primarily cylindrical grinders, universal grinders and specialized machinery. By working collaboratively with its customers, Shigiya offers bespoke solutions to meet diverse customer needs, whether they are in the automobile, electronics, IT or other businesses. In this interview Norikazu Shigitani discusses the ‘co-creation’ concept in Japanese industry and explains how his company backs up unrivalled product quality with unrivalled quality of service.
Since the 1950s, Shigiya has specialized in the production of metal machine tools, primarily cylindrical grinders, universal grinders and specialized machinery. By working collaboratively with its customers, Shigiya offers bespoke solutions to meet diverse customer needs, whether they are in the automobile, electronics, IT or other businesses. In this interview Norikazu Shigitani discusses the ‘co-creation’ concept in Japanese industry and explains how his company backs up unrivalled product quality with unrivalled quality of service.
The Worldfolio speaks with Masaumi Asanuma, president of the Asanuma Corporation, a cosmetics manufacturer that provides a full range of make-up and cosmetic products in Japan and overseas. Mr. Asanuma gives some insight into the history of the company, discusses the high quality of Japanese cosmetics products, and explains Asanuma’s strategy to strengthen its presence overseas by leveraging on Japan’s reputation for high quality.
The Worldfolio speaks with Masaumi Asanuma, president of the Asanuma Corporation, a cosmetics manufacturer that provides a full range of make-up and cosmetic products in Japan and overseas. Mr. Asanuma gives some insight into the history of the company, discusses the high quality of Japanese cosmetics products, and explains Asanuma’s strategy to strengthen its presence overseas by leveraging on Japan’s reputation for high quality.
The Worldfolio sat down to interview Shin Ito, president of the ROKI TECHNO, a company which manufactures filter cartridges, filter systems, ozone generators, ozone system, and water purification systems. Mr. Ito discusses Japanese attention to high-quality manufacturing, applications of ROKI TECHNO’s products, and the company’s internationalization strategy.
The Worldfolio sat down to interview Shin Ito, president of the ROKI TECHNO, a company which manufactures filter cartridges, filter systems, ozone generators, ozone system, and water purification systems. Mr. Ito discusses Japanese attention to high-quality manufacturing, applications of ROKI TECHNO’s products, and the company’s internationalization strategy.
Omori Machinery is a world-renowned packaging machinery manufacturer, whose machines are used to package food products such as instant noodles and confectionary, as well as pharmaceuticals. Around 60 percent of all instant noodles consumed globally are packaged using Omori’s machinery. In this interview, Toshio Omori discusses the company’s strategy to gain a stronger foothold in overseas market and new market segments as it contends with a declining market in Japan due to the shrinking and aging population.
Omori Machinery is a world-renowned packaging machinery manufacturer, whose machines are used to package food products such as instant noodles and confectionary, as well as pharmaceuticals. Around 60 percent of all instant noodles consumed globally are packaged using Omori’s machinery. In this interview, Toshio Omori discusses the company’s strategy to gain a stronger foothold in overseas market and new market segments as it contends with a declining market in Japan due to the shrinking and aging population.
Behind all of Japan’s world-leading carmakers are the ChukenKigyos – small and medium sized firms that produce and supply them with high-quality components. One of these firms is Katayama Kogyo, which has been providing parts for the automobile industry since 1947. Company president, Masayuki Katayama, sat down to discuss Katayama Kogyo’s partnerships with carmakers such as General Motors, Chrysler and Ford; plans to diversify into new industries and markets; and one of the company’s latest innovations, the Walking Bicycle.
Behind all of Japan’s world-leading carmakers are the ChukenKigyos – small and medium sized firms that produce and supply them with high-quality components. One of these firms is Katayama Kogyo, which has been providing parts for the automobile industry since 1947. Company president, Masayuki Katayama, sat down to discuss Katayama Kogyo’s partnerships with carmakers such as General Motors, Chrysler and Ford; plans to diversify into new industries and markets; and one of the company’s latest innovations, the Walking Bicycle.
Established in 1951 to support the rebuilding of Japan after World War II, Pacific Consultants is one of Japan’s leading construction consultancy firms and today manages thousands of projects across 29 countries. In Japan the company has worked on some of the nation’s most important infrastructure projects, including to Shinkansen high-speed railway. In this interview, Shinichi Hasegawa gives more insight into his company’s operations, both at home and abroad.
Established in 1951 to support the rebuilding of Japan after World War II, Pacific Consultants is one of Japan’s leading construction consultancy firms and today manages thousands of projects across 29 countries. In Japan the company has worked on some of the nation’s most important infrastructure projects, including to Shinkansen high-speed railway. In this interview, Shinichi Hasegawa gives more insight into his company’s operations, both at home and abroad.
Fujidenolo is a fine example of the innovative and technological prowess of Japan’s ChukenKigyos (SMEs). In this interview, Tatsushi Watanabe discusses how his company strives to make high-quality, hi-tech and unique products for a range of industries, from manufacturing to healthcare. He also explains one of the company’s flagship and groundbreaking products, the MAGGUARD, which is a ferromagnetic material detector that enhances safety and reduces accidents in MRI rooms.
Fujidenolo is a fine example of the innovative and technological prowess of Japan’s ChukenKigyos (SMEs). In this interview, Tatsushi Watanabe discusses how his company strives to make high-quality, hi-tech and unique products for a range of industries, from manufacturing to healthcare. He also explains one of the company’s flagship and groundbreaking products, the MAGGUARD, which is a ferromagnetic material detector that enhances safety and reduces accidents in MRI rooms.
One of the greatest domestic challenges for Japanese healthcare companies is the nation’s rapidly aging population, which is expanding the demand for late-life healthcare services. As explained by Johtaro Seki, this challenge represents a big opportunity for ITEC, which has established itself as Japan’s leading healthcare service management consulting firm. Mr. Seki also discusses how the company is brining its expertise global, and discusses ITEC’s work in Cuba, Vietnam and the ASEAN region, and explains how ITEC helps its hospital clients in everything from planning and design, to hospital operation solutions, logistics systems and ICT services.
One of the greatest domestic challenges for Japanese healthcare companies is the nation’s rapidly aging population, which is expanding the demand for late-life healthcare services. As explained by Johtaro Seki, this challenge represents a big opportunity for ITEC, which has established itself as Japan’s leading healthcare service management consulting firm. Mr. Seki also discusses how the company is brining its expertise global, and discusses ITEC’s work in Cuba, Vietnam and the ASEAN region, and explains how ITEC helps its hospital clients in everything from planning and design, to hospital operation solutions, logistics systems and ICT services.
Yoshitake Inc. is a comprehensive manufacturer of the regulating valve that is essential for fluid control, and contributes to energy conservation and high-efficiency. In this interview, president, Tetsu Yamada, says that while his company’s products are more expensive than their competitors’, their superior quality and high reliability make them worth the price tag. He also explains that a change of mentality amongst Asian manufacturers regarding quality has increased Yoshitake’s business in the region, which, along with North America, South America, Russia and in the Middle East, forms part of its globalization strategy.
Yoshitake Inc. is a comprehensive manufacturer of the regulating valve that is essential for fluid control, and contributes to energy conservation and high-efficiency. In this interview, president, Tetsu Yamada, says that while his company’s products are more expensive than their competitors’, their superior quality and high reliability make them worth the price tag. He also explains that a change of mentality amongst Asian manufacturers regarding quality has increased Yoshitake’s business in the region, which, along with North America, South America, Russia and in the Middle East, forms part of its globalization strategy.
A premier university in Asia, the Singapore Management University (SMU) is internationally recognized for its world-class research and distinguished teaching. Professor Arnoud De Meyer sits down to discuss the transformation of Singapore’s educational landscape, the innovative learning approaches developed by SMU, as well as the groundbreaking research happening on campus and its vision to become a iconic global-city university.
A premier university in Asia, the Singapore Management University (SMU) is internationally recognized for its world-class research and distinguished teaching. Professor Arnoud De Meyer sits down to discuss the transformation of Singapore’s educational landscape, the innovative learning approaches developed by SMU, as well as the groundbreaking research happening on campus and its vision to become a iconic global-city university.
