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Cambodia draws attention as supplementary production base for Thailand and Vietnam. Foreign direct investment continues to boom not only at Phnom Penh but also at new regional center. Reasons 20-30% lower wage vs Vietnam (wage of Phnom Penh is half the level of Chinese coastal areas, a third of those in Bangkok) No tariff on exports to western markets as most favored nation status with US and Europe since 1996 (that's why sewing and shoes makers are so concentrated) End of long civil war in 1991 (Paris Peace Agreement) Cheap land (land cost of Bavet <outside special economic zone> is one fifth of Ho Chi Minh)  Rising wages in surrounding nations Its consumer market is growing attractive possible set back political situation Companies moving in PPSEZ AEON, Densor (sensor parts for magneto), Nippon Seimitu Kikai Tenants includes... Japanese (35 mfrs, most are auto part mfrs), Taiwanese, South Korean, ASEAN companies 62 companies as of Sep 2013 In 2012,

Sexy underwear online shopping site for Chinese women established by Japanese man 2 reasons for start-up    1. Less chances of products being returned    2. No attractive female underwear in the market at that time Monthly group discussion -Let women choose favorable underwear among different brands (such as Victoria secret) without tag and give feedback to next product development. Different preference from Japanese women -like red -examine the number of click to see what is their preference Strong emphasis on models and photos -go back to Tokyo once or twice a month to talk with designers and have photographers to take attractive photos using famous models -"sold out" -> further heated boom However, the founder, who was the only Japanese guy among 350 Chinese employees, failed to control its brand and employees amid anti-Japanese movement in China. He resigned in 2012.

Pumpkin and walnuts soy sauce flavor 3-color croquette (金太郎あめコロッケ) green peas carrot cheese Broccoli with wasabi mayonnaise Ginger pickles vinegar 20g red perilla sugar Salmon olive oil grated cheese mustard garlic Tandoori chicken yogurt ketchup curry powder garlic

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Lack of leadership Japanese people put too much importance on group harmony that they are afraid of disturbing it by asserting own opinion. Those who do so often face criticism and told to read the situation. They are also not used to face confrontation that they propose only harmless ideas that would not make waves. That's why there are so many boring ideas and merely safe strategies. So because of that, some offices are filled with a dull air.

I read a book about numbers business person better know. 労働分配率　＝labor's share = 60% (average) 付加価値率　＝ratio of value added = 30% (average) Japanese population: 126 million (2010) working population: 68 million average income: 4.5 million yen (men: 5 million, women: 2.7 million) (2011) annual book sale: 90 billion yen 3 mobile companies' total sale: 11 trillion yen the number of owned cars : 800 million 2012 Japanese total exports 輸出総額 63 trilｌion　 Japanese total imports 輸入総額 70 trillion 合計特殊出生率= Total fertility rate: 1.02　(+1.41) 値幅 = price range Operating profit  :  The profit earned from a firm's normal core business operations.  This value does not include any profit earned from the firm's investments (such as earnings from firms in which the company has partial interest) and the effects of interest and taxes. Also known as "earnings before interest and tax" (EBIT) or "operating income". Calculated as: Operatin

Expression http://page.freett.com/ Writing/KOREPON/Impression% 20contents.htm because of you で責任をなすりつけない 1. The parts we ordered are now 10 days overdue, and our customer’s very unhappy. Unless we get tins order immediately, we could lose this business, so would you please take care of this right away? 2. Our customer needs those parts right away. Would you please ship them immediately? 3. Since our president, Mr.Smith, plants to visit your office during his stay in Europe, he would very much appreciate an appointment with you. 4. We regret not being able to handle your products, but unfortunately they are not compatible with our product line. Frankly speaking は攻撃的 5. In our opinion, it would appear that your company is not sufficiently experienced in this particular field to successfully market our products. 6. upon receipt of this letter　は不要 Pls inform your vendor of this change and take necessary actions according to the revised documents.

ISO9001 Process approach (developing, implementing and improving the effectiveness of a quality management system) Process-based quality management system Goal : enhance customer satisfaction by meeting their requirements An activity or set of activities using resources, and managed in order to enable the transformation of inputs into outputs, can be considered as a process. An organization need to determine and manage numerous inked activities to function effectively. Procedures 1.      Determine the processes 2.      Determine the sequence and interaction of these processes 3.      Determine criteria and methods needed to ensure that both the operation and control of these processes are effective 4.      Ensure the availability of resources and information necessary to support the operation and monitoring of these processes 5.      Monitor, measure where applicable, and analyze these processes 6.      Implement actions necessary to achieve planned results and continual improvement of