The American and Japanese Auto Industries in Transition Report of the Joint U.S.–Japan Automotive Study

Synopsis

This report was prepared for the Policy Board by the U.S. and Japanese research staffs of the Joint U.S.–Japan Automotive Study under the general direction of Professors Paul W. McCracken and Keichi Oshima, with research operations organized and coordinated by Robert E. Cole on the U.S. side, in close communication with the Taizo Yakushiji on the Japanese side. [preface]
In view of the importance of stable, long-term economic relationships between Japan and the United States, automotive issues have to be dealt with in ways consistent with the joint prosperity of both countries. Furthermore, the current economic friction has the potential to adversely affect future political relationships. Indeed, under conditions of economic stagnation, major economic issues inevitably become political issues.
With these considerations in mind, the Joint U.S.–Japan Automotive Study project was started in September 1981 to determine the conditions that will allow for the prosperous coexistence of the respective automobile industries. During this two-year study, we have identified four driving forces that will play a major role in determining the future course of the automotive industry of both countries. These are: (1) consumers’ demands and aspirations vis-à-vis automobiles; (2) flexible manufacturing systems (FMS); (3) rapidly evolving technology; and (4) the internationalization of the automotive industry. [exec. summary]

Book details

Author:

Robert E. Cole & Taizo Yakushiji

ISBN:

9780472880010

Related ISBNs:

9780939512287

Publisher:

University of Michigan Press

Pages:

256

Reading age:

Not specified

Includes images:

Yes

Date of addition:

2020-12-15

Usage restrictions:

Copyright

Copyright date:

1984

Copyright by:

N/A 

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Categories:

Business and Finance, History, Mathematics and Statistics, Nonfiction, Social Studies