Critical Aspects of Japanese Component Suppliers and Employment Subcontractors

Abstract

A detailed review of the functions being played by the component and parts suppliers for Japan's automobile, consumer products and industrial products firms. In addition, a similar function is reviewed—that being played by the employment subcontractors in process industries such as steel mills and in other industries which cannot so readily use parts suppliers, such as shipbuilding yards.

Citation

Pegels, C.C. (1983), "Critical Aspects of Japanese Component Suppliers and Employment Subcontractors", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 3 No. 1, pp. 3-9. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb054686