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Exploring direct trading relationships between manufacturers and large retailers in Japan


Lottanti von Mandach, Stefania (2013). Exploring direct trading relationships between manufacturers and large retailers in Japan. Electronic Journal of Contemporary Japanese Studies, 13(3):online.

Abstract

Despite the importance for foreign firms trying to tap the Japanese consumer market, the question whether large retailers in Japan have started to source a greater share of their products directly at manufacturers has been largely ignored by studies on the Japanese distribution system. This exploratory study contributes to fill this gap. Contrary to the widespread belief, the findings of this study suggest that retailer-initiated direct trading relationships with manufacturers in Japan did not significantly increase between 1990 and 2005.

Abstract

Despite the importance for foreign firms trying to tap the Japanese consumer market, the question whether large retailers in Japan have started to source a greater share of their products directly at manufacturers has been largely ignored by studies on the Japanese distribution system. This exploratory study contributes to fill this gap. Contrary to the widespread belief, the findings of this study suggest that retailer-initiated direct trading relationships with manufacturers in Japan did not significantly increase between 1990 and 2005.

Additional indexing

Item Type:Journal Article, refereed, original work
Communities & Collections:06 Faculty of Arts > Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies
Dewey Decimal Classification:290 Other religions
180 Ancient, medieval & eastern philosophy
Language:English
Date:2013
Deposited On:13 Jan 2014 15:53
Last Modified:16 Feb 2018 18:53
Publisher:University of Sheffield * School of East Asian Studies
ISSN:1476-9158
OA Status:Closed
Free access at:Official URL. An embargo period may apply.
Official URL:http://www.japanesestudies.org.uk/ejcjs/vol13/iss3/lottanti.html

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