🇯🇵 The Light and Shadow of a Technological Powerhouse, and the Role of Marketing
Japan boasts the world’s most advanced technological capabilities and still maintains overwhelming competitiveness in fields such as manufacturing, precision instruments, and craftsmanship. There are countless fields where Japan holds top global market shares, including automobiles, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and medical devices. On the other hand, another aspect comes in and out of view: the delay in digitalization and the rigidity of business customs are holding the country back, making it difficult to adapt smoothly to changing times.
Buyers vs. Consumers: Who Determines the “Quality of Cheapness”?
🛒 Another Player Lurking in “Cheap and Good”: The Existence of the Buyer
In the previous two installments, we looked at the exploitation and environmental burdens behind cheapness, as well as the signs of hope brought about by technological innovation. This time, let’s take it a step further and dig deeper from the perspective of: