Journal contributions and articles (2005)

Senken Shimbun

"M&A Strategy in the Apparel Industry" (A five-part series)
Author: Takayuki Kito
Publication date/issue/volume: November 28 - 30 and December 1-2, 2005

Part 1: From Self-dependence to the Effective Use of External Resources -- Three Factors
Part 2: Clarification of Objectives as an Essential Condition -- Patterns
Part 3: Being Quick to Leverage People's Strengths -- Competitive Superiority
Part 4: Adding the Strength of Structure -- Room for Growth
Part 5: From Managing Individuals to Managing an Organization -- Next-generation Winners

"M&A Strategy in the Apparel Industry" A five-part series (PDF, 219 KB)

Nikkei Business Daily "Bizuteku Juku"

"Strategic Delisting” -- A Series
Author: Koichi Mizutome
Publication date/issue/volume: June 28 - 30 and July 5 - 7, 2005 (a six-part series)

Part 1: The Changing Significance of Being a Listed Company
Part 2: Capital Markets That Talk
Part 3: The Merits of Being Unlisted
Part 4: If You're Thinking of Limited Restructuring, Think Again
Part 5: It's Possible to Get Back on the Growth Track
Part 6: First, Assess the Management Environment

"Strategic Delisting" A Series (PDF, 185 KB)

Think!

"The Essence of 'Visual Control' and Methods for Implementing it as an Expressive Technique to Encourage Action"
Author: Isao Endo
Publication date/issue/volume: Winter 2005

"The Essence of 'Visual Control' and Methods for Implementing it as an Expressive Technique to Encourage Action" (PDF, 683 KB)

Nihon Seni Shimbun (Daily Newspaper for Fashion Business)

An essay describing the logic behind revitalization in the series "The Revitalization of the Apparel Industry"
Part 19: Is it Better to Meet or Exceed Expectations?
Author: Masahiro Kishida
Publication date/issue/volume: January 13, 2005

An essay describing the logic behind revitalization in the series "The Revitalization of the Apparel Industry" (PDF, 12 KB)