Publisher's Synopsis
This study assesses the contribution of the components industry to the growth of the automobile industry in Japan. It contains interview surveys of two automobile assembly plants and eight parts manufacturers. These case-studies form the main body of the present volume.;The authors explore the industry's historical origins, sources of engineering expertise, the process of technological development, types of managerial decision-making, and the impact of government industrial policies. The international perspective is kept in view throughout.
