Please find a Presentation (in French) by us on Research & Innovation in Japan, published by Youscribe:
Or also available on Slideshare:
Japan’s preference for hardware over software is fading !!
Please check this interesting paper from the Economist on the subject:
http://www.economist.com/node/18958643
About Innovation Reforms in Japan
Please find herewith an interesting analysis on Results of previous Innovation Reforms in Japan:
About a rebirth of Innovation in Japan
Here is an interesting paper found on CNN Money, debating on opportunities for Innovation rebirth following Japan’s disaster in 2011.
Please check the link:
http://money.cnn.com/2011/03/22/news/international/japan_innovation_entrepreneurs.fortune/index.htm
Managing Confrontation in Multicultural Teams
Here is an interesting paper on Multicultural Team Management found on Harvard Business Review’s Blog:
Management Consulting
By listening, by recording and analyzing corporate interactions carefully, GBMC helps its clients succeeding in their strategical projects, overcoming their organizational changes / challenges, as well as improving their overall corporate performance. Key factors of efficient management are usually internal communication , incentive management, as well as optimization of staff and corporate interests. Our approach is pragmatic and aimed at delivering concrete & visible results in a worker-friendly & team-building environment.
◦ Interim Management:
Through Interim missions of typically three to nine months, GBMC assists organisations undergoing major change, trying to implement a critical strategy or looking to plug a critical management gap. By doing this, we give you instant access to an “all in one” project manager, consultant & senior executive, with a proven track record matched to your needs. An organisation may choose to pursue the interim management route because the role in question is not a permanent position or a permanent executive/manager cannot be found fast enough. Whatever the reason, the major benefit are: speed of implementation, qualified managers, results based, objectivity and focus on the assignment.
◦Transition Consulting or Change Management:
Change is inevitable and is a constant opportunity to evolve the business. GBMC helps organizations to re-invent themselves (in order to remain competitive) and to respond to change in ways that create advantage, minimize risk & sustain performance. Communication & people involvement are paramount. Resistance to change has to be decoded & managed by professionals. Transition Managers are CXO-level executives and generalists equipped with a methodology of Intervention and Change Management Process. They intervene in problematic situations (conflict, crisis, restructuration or transformation) following a specific procedure and inducing change.
By working with us, our clients are better able to achieve their business goals !
Confidentiality, Customer Satisfaction & Professional Ethics are
3 essentials which govern our work !
General Business Consulting
As the world of business moves faster and gets more competitive, it is difficult to keep up with both the changes in your industry as well as the innovations in sales, marketing and management strategies. Nowadays, having Business Coaches or Business Consultants is not a luxury you do not need, it is a necessity your business must have.
◦Technical Markets & Strategic Consulting:
We usually provide the following Sales & Marketing / Technical Consulting services:
■Market Research & Analysis
■B2B Prospection
■Product Strategy
■Feasibility Studies / Analysis
■Strategic Marketing
■Business Planning
especially to clients active in the following markets:
■Automotive Market (ITS, Navigation, ETC, OEM, Aftermarket, Automotive parts manufacturing)
■Mobile Phone Market (GSM parts manufacturing)
■Semiconductor Market (Back-end Testing)
■Electronics Market
■Professional AV Market (Broadcast, CCTV, Professional Audio & Video)
■Display Market (Plasma screens, Video Projectors, Large Screen Displays, CUBE Walls, Simulators)
■Airconditioning Market (home use & business use)
■Healthcare & Telemedicine Market
Example of a Market Research & Analysis Project: for a Medical AV equipment manufacturer, Market Research on the European Welfare System and Medical Infrastructure. Report includes: Healthcare Resources & Funding & Expenditure in Europe, Welfare & Private Insurance Systems in Europe, Diagnostic Imaging Systems, Hospital Information Systems, Picture Archiving & Communication Systems, Communication Infrastructure.
Example of a Product Strategy Project: for an Automotive parts manufacturer, carry out an extensive search on the DAB Market in Europe and opportunities for DAB related parts. Report includes: European DAB Market Status and Size, DAB coverage in Europe, Overview of DAB in-car receivers including technical specifications & pricing levels, DAB related parts Aftermarket, DAB related parts OEM Market including car makers positions on DAB, DAB Future.
Example of a Strategic Marketing Project: for an Audio-Video manufacturer, advise on the Marketing Strategy for a new line of Plasma Displays. Report includes: SWOT Analysis, suggestions of promotion campaigns for the Consumer route, suggestions of promotion projects targeted at rental companies, airports & large exhibitions for the Systems route, suggestions for sales structure development & product merchandizing.
Example of a Business Planning Project: for a large Manufacturing group, advise on achieving System Integration Business through System Airconditioning Business Development in the Construction Industry.
◦Business Coaching:
We also carry out coaching missions whenever requested. Business coaching does many of the same things as sport coaching, but in a way that is focused on creating a succesful business. At GBMC, our role is to coach business owners to through guidance, support, accountability and encouragement. We help our clients (in this case, typically SMEs) with their sales, marketing, management, team building and so much more. We help them develop long-term and short-term goals & strategies, as well as to improve your business in areas that might have been overlooked. Finally , we will always tell you the truth, even if you don’t want to hear it.
EU-Japan Business
Consult with GBMC and get the EU – Japan Markets at your door’s threshold!
Crisis solution or First help stop !
Whatever your most urgent requirements are, whatever the phase of your project, whatever the size of your operations, GBMC provides your organization with punctual assistance as well as with full scale solutions, helping you to export & launch your products or services overseas, assisting you in finding new products for your local market or even helping you to set up operations abroad. For both the Japanese market and Western European markets (France, Benelux, UK, Germany). GBMC assists you on compliance with customs clearance, domestic distribution knowledge, B2B market studies, feasibility studies, strategic planning and even office setting.
Our Commitment
GBMC is dedicated to developing new international business and helping companies in Japan and in Europe to penetrate both Japanese and European markets. Our japan consultants assist our clients in improving working relationships in multicultural environments and we are committed to provide you with the relevant amount of consultancy, professional service, training & guidance along each project stage, whenever needed or asked. Your project is unique to us and is our priority.
Our Services
In terms of EU – Japan Consulting, our services consist in a mix of consultancy, foreign trade and training activities.
•Market Entry and Market Development Consultancy
We offer our clients Strategic Consultancy Services aimed at entering or developping the European and Japanese Markets, These services include:
◦Market Research & Analysis
◦B2B Prospection Services
◦Strategical Marketing & Product Strategy
◦Feasibility Studies (identify business opportunities in the markets and evaluate potential of products, as well as viability of projects)
◦Joint Venture Consultancy Services (identify potential partners for collaboration or joint venture, draw up short list and carry out interviews, negotiate collaboration agreements)
◦Business Start up Consultancy Services (plan and implement entry strategy, SWOT Analysis of the relevant industry, location and cost study)
◦Subsidiary/Office set up in Japan or EU zone
Example of a Market Research & Analysis Project: for a Japanese Automotive parts supplier, carry out an extensive search on the European Telematics/ITS market and more specifically on the European GPS Market. Report includes: Market Definition & Size, EU Vision & Policy for ITS, Market Players, Focus on the ETC and the Car Navigation (OEM & Aftermarket) Market Segments, ITS Future.
Example of a B2B Prospection Mission: for a Japanese Healthcare device manufacturer, first carry out an Analysis of the European Healthcare Market and then, after consulting with our client, approach the selected healthcare distributors across Europe for product & business presentations.
Example of a Feasibility Study Project: for the same Japanese Healthcare device manufacturer, study and summarize the obstacles & required actions in order to introduce a new line of healthcare products in Europe. Report includes: EU Medical Marking, TUF testing, pricing structure & margin levels, key exhibitions in Europe, distribution network.
Example of a short-term Office Set up Mission (a few months): on behalf of a British manufacturer, after an initial product training, carry out a Market Research in the field, in the Kansai region (Osaka), assess the market potential for their product line and feasibility study of investing in Japan, including office location search & office rental cost determination . Finally, Preparation and Presentation to the Board of Directors of a Business Plan for the new office to be opened.
Further, as an addition to our Consultancy Services, we also offer:
•Foreign Trade / Import and Export Services
◦Administrative & Communication Support
◦Customs Clearance & Logistics Support
◦Professional Presence
◦Third Party Assistance
◦Exhibition/Event Support
■preliminary organisation of the exhibition
■accompaniment in the exhibition
Example of Third Party Assistance: facilitate Effective and Efficient Communication between buyer and seller by taking part in negotiations, teleconference or face-to-face meetings. Help with technical or commercial proposals whenever requested.
Example of Exhibition Support: help an exporter or a manufacturer to organize an event, to set up and manage a booth at an exhibition of your choice in Europe or in Japan. Includes Local problems and communication problems solving.
•Training/Translation Services
◦Cross cultural training for European staff in Japanese companies
◦Cross cultural training for Japanese expatriates working in Europe
◦Training for European companies who have Japanese customers, clients or partners (Japan business etiquette, Japanese business culture, doing business with japan, business in japan …)
◦Japanese Translator & Interpreter services (Japanese-English)
We also provide other customized services in addition to those above, depending on your requirements.
Please feel free to contact us at anytime
INVESTORS ARE LOOKING FOR COMPANIES TO BUY
A Japanese client of ours is looking to INVEST up to 5 millions Euros and to BUY a company or a group of companies preferably with operations in Europe and Japan/Asia. The client is open to various types of Industries but Import-Export/Trading or Services would be better. The objective is to reorganize and to develop the business over 3 years in order to reach a turnover of 100 millions Euros. If you know anyone or any company that might be interested in selling, please contact us ASAP.
Happy New Year 2012 !
GBMC wishes you a Happy New Year 2012, as well as a lot of success for your business in the coming year !
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