Transforming Japanese Business Rising to the Digital Challenge

This book explores how the business transformation taking place in Japan is influenced by the digital revolution. Its chapters present approaches and examples from sectors commonly understood to be visible arenas of digital transformation—3D printing and

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Anshuman Khare Hiroki Ishikura William W. Baber Editors

Transforming Japanese Business Rising to the Digital Challenge

Future of Business and Finance

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Anshuman Khare  •  Hiroki Ishikura William W. Baber Editors

Transforming Japanese Business Rising to the Digital Challenge

Editors Anshuman Khare Faculty of Business Athabasca University Edmonton, AB, Canada

Hiroki Ishikura Faculty of Commerce Osaka Gakuin University Suita-shi, Osaka, Japan

William W. Baber Graduate School of Management Kyoto University Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Japan

ISSN 2662-2467     ISSN 2662-2475 (electronic) Future of Business and Finance ISBN 978-981-15-0326-9    ISBN 978-981-15-0327-6 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-0327-6 © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore

Dedicated to the fond memory of Dr. Katsumdo Hitomi - A profound scholar and a prolific mentor whose influence was as far reaching as it was impactful

Preface

Business today is facing unprecedented change mainly due to the adoption of new, primarily digital, techno