The recent widespread shutdown at Toyota group’s assembly plants exposed a vulnerability in its hallmark “lean” production system, which minimizes inventory.
TOKYO (ANN/THE YOMIURI SHIMBUN) – Manufacturers from various domestic industries in Japan, including the food sector, are progressively producing crucial parts and materials required for semiconductor manufacturing. Despite their relatively modest operations, these firms command significant market shares and are expanding their investments in anticipation of the semiconductor market’s growth. Ajinomoto Build-up Film (ABF), created […]
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