著者

江崎 康弘

出版者

埼玉大学経済学会

雑誌

社会科学論集 (ISSN:05597056)

巻号頁・発行日

no.142, pp.65-97, 2014-06

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This study is reviewing the business strategy of Hitachi which is leveraging its leadership in the packaged-based infrastructure export business in the global railway market. The study is also trying to identify the best way for all Japanese companies seeking success in the field. The advantage for companies in the railway market is that it requires total solutions and thus a comprehensive range of expertise from heavy electrical machinery to parts. However, as far as hardware and software are concerned, only qualified companies can enter the market. Japanese companies already have technological capabilities but still lack sufficient total solution experiences and field records required in the global railway business, including planning, financing, EPC, O&M, and management. For the companies to be successful in the business and to enjoy a global share, they should learn from the European Big 3 and cooperate with global companies to form a team to achieve positive results as a strategic alliance.