UC San Diego / JMNC (from JASNC)

Microsoft (Outlook) Topic How Japanese Companies Compete Globally Description The globalization of commerce, the breakout of supply chains across multiple countries, and the need of open innovation have required Japanese companies to change their business mindset. The previous, largely ethnocentric approach of exporting “Made in Japan” goods no longer works, and needs to be carefully blended with more global – aka Western – management approaches of multi-country growth and profitability strategies. How are Japan’s largest companies positioned to compete in this new global setting, and what are the changes needed in general business mindset towards truly global approaches? Listen to long-term Japan business insider David “Chet” Chetwynd and Ulrike Schaede, as they discuss the global visions for Japan’s large businesses. Speakers: • David “Chet” Chetwynd, CEO, JMNC Solutions • Ulrike Schaede, Professor and Director of the Japan Forum for Innovation and Technology, GPS UC San Diego —————— This Japan Zoominar @ UC San Diego series brings together new insights, knowledge and opinions on current events in Japan. Experts from around the globe are invited as speakers and contributors, with the goal to create a vibrant exchange and deepen our understanding of Japan’s role in the world. Learn more at jfit.ucsd.edu/zoominar Time Sep 22, 2020 04:30 PM in Pacific Time / 07:30 PM EDT (US and Canada)