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Strategies for Survival: A Seminar for Parts Manufacturers

In the face of rapidly changing market conditions, parts manufacturers must adapt or risk becoming obsolete. On August 5, 2025, from 10 AM to noon, an insightful seminar titled "Strategies for Survival: A Focus on Development Management Challenges" will be held, featuring Tomohiro Watanabe, an Executive Officer and Partner at PwC Consulting. This seminar intends to equip participants with crucial strategies for thriving in a challenging environment.

Seminar Details

The event will take place at the SSK Seminar Room, located at 4F, Zaimax Nishi-Shimbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo. For those unable to attend in person, a live broadcast will be available via Zoom Webinar, along with an archived version accessible for two weeks after the event.

Participants in the seminar will gain valuable insights based on Watanabe's recent publication, Parts Manufacturer Survival: 15 Points for R&D Reform, released in April 2025. Parts manufacturers, critical to Japan's manufacturing strength, are now facing existential challenges posed by new trends like CASE (connected, autonomous, shared, and electric vehicles). The rejuvenation of the industry hinges on reforming core development departments—such as R&D, design, and production technology—to foster development innovation.

Key Topics of Discussion

1. Transformational Changes Required for CASE
Participants will learn about five key perspectives that parts manufacturers should consider for new business success in a CASE-driven market.

2. The Current State of Development Management
An analysis of the existing development management practices will be conducted, focusing on ways to enhance performance through reform.

3. Development Innovation in Parts Manufacturing
This section will outline 15 essential points and seven crucial principles necessary for embedding innovation within the development processes of parts manufacturers.

4. Q&A and Networking Session
The seminar will conclude with an interactive Q&A segment, allowing attendees to exchange business cards and engage with the speaker.

All participants will receive a copy of Parts Manufacturer Survival (published by Nikkei BP in April 2025) as a token of appreciation. For those attending via live or archived streaming, the book will be shipped to their registered address. However, attendees applying close to the event date should be aware that late registrations may result in delayed delivery.

Conclusion

Given the evolving landscape of the manufacturing industry, this seminar promises to offer invaluable resources and knowledge for all participants, regardless of whether they are directly involved in parts manufacturing. It is a vital opportunity for business leaders and professionals eager to navigate the complexities of the current market.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, please reach out to the New Society System Research Institute (SSK) at:

• - Email: [email protected]
• - Phone: 03-5532-8850
• - Fax: 03-5532-8851
• - Web: SSK Official Site

About SSK

Founded in December 1996, the New Society System Research Institute (SSK) has organized approximately 500 seminars annually, supporting businesses with high-level strategic information in diverse areas such as marketing and technology. SSK remains dedicated to fostering business opportunities and acting as a strategic partner for its clients.