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Japan AND International Assistance
AMT Members Take First Step Toward Producing for Toyota Production System
June 30, 2008, TOYOTA CITY, JAPAN – The AMT Trade Mission – Japan 2008 toured Toyota’s automotive museum, education center, and one of its production plants. Members not only saw two lines assembling seven mid-size models – they also were briefed by a Toyota official on the steps required to become a supplier.
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With “Creativity, Vitality, Harmony,” KYB Equips Major OEMs
June 26, 2008, GIFU, JAPAN – AMT members saw the highly regarded lean manufacturing operation of the Nagoya-area Tier 1 supplier formerly known as Kayaba. The company’s 1.4 million square foot North Plant produces more than 3,000 different products, and ships 180,000 shock absorbers each day.
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Tier One Automotive Supplier Aisin Seiki Tells AMT Members How Best to Approach Transplants
June 26, 2008, AICHI, JAPAN – AMT members spent Thursday afternoon watching one of Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd.’s brake manufacturing operations and talking to the Tier One supplier’s company officials about ways they can do business together in North America. The visit included a tour of a product display area showing products under development, such as a Toyota hydrogen fuel cell system.
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The FANUC Forest – Where Robots Are Made and Trees Are Saved
June 25, 2008, OSHINO-MURA, YAMANASHI PREFECTURE, JAPAN - AMT Trade Mission participants had the rare opportunity to visit with FANUC Ltd. founder Dr. Seiuemon Inaba at the foot of Mt. Fuji, in a deep green forest 3,000 feet above sea level.
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Calsonic Kansei Shows AMT Members HVAC and A/C Manufacturing Operations
June 25, 2008, GUNMA, JAPAN – Participants in the AMT Trade Mission – Japan 2008 spent a morning getting an up-close look at two production lines for HVAC and air-conditioning systems. They each presented their company’s capabilities to officials at Calsonic Kansei, a tier 1 automotive supplier 100 kilometers northwest of Tokyo.
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AMT Members Enjoy JAPIA "Smorgasboard"
June 25, 2008 - TOKYO - AMT members explored the showrooms of Japan Auto Parts Industries Association (JAPIA) members containing manufacturer displays full of parts and data about their operations.
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SHOWA Tells AMT Members There Are Challenges Ahead
June 24, 2008, GYODA, JAPAN - According to Hisao Hirono, Managing Director of Production Engineering for the Showa Corporation, American machine-tool makers must be more willing to provide tailored solutions for Tier 2 automotive suppliers like his company.
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AMT Members in Action at the APPS Fair 2008
June 23, 2008, TOKYO - The AMT pavilion in the Tokyo Big Sight's Exhibit Hall 2 East was a draw that gave members the chance to talk about their companies and products to APPS Fair 2008 attendees.
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Automotive Parts Product Solution Fair 2008 - Opening Ceremony & AMT Reception
June 22, 2008 - The four-day Automotive Parts Product Solution Fair 2008 provided the AMT members participating in the Japan Trade Mission an opportunity to generate sales leads, see what Japanese suppliers are showcasing, and get a first taste of Japanese culture prior to the upcoming week's seven plant visits.
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Japan Experts Brief AMT Trade Mission Participants
June 20, 2008, TOKYO - Japan’s economy is in its longest period of expansion since World War II, producing much opportunity for American companies interested in doing business here, U.S. Commercial Attache Pat Cassidy told members participating in the AMT Trade Mission – Japan 2008. Also, Federal Mogul Managing Director Yoji Toi told the group: "Unique technology is the key to beat keiretsu."
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“Is It Really Only Day Two?”
June 19, 2008 - The ten AMT members participating in the Japan Transplant Trade Mission were put through their paces Thursday during the second day of the Automotive Parts Product Solution Fair (APPS) at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center.
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Tokyo Big Sight Strives For "The Encounter of a Lifetime"
June 18, 2008 - The 30,000 expected attendees at this week's APPS Show in Tokyo are visiting a convention center whose operators shoot high. The Tokyo Big Sight, Inc., proclaims on its website: "Let's create 'The Encounter of a Lifetime' with a sophisticated flair!"
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In Tokyo: The Future Is (Almost) Now
June 17, 2008 - According to Gary S. Vasilash, Editor-in-Chief of Automotive Design & Production, Japanese auto manufacturers are seriously pursuing things that require advanced technology. He thinks that AMT members who want to do business with Japanese-owned companies must consider what they can bring to the vehicle industry of tomorrow.
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AMT Members Head to Japan Prepared For Success
June 16, 2008 - The 10 AMT members on their way to Japan this week are armed with the knowledge and information - backed by world-class experience - to help them succeed in their development of business with Japanese-owned transplant companies operating in the United States.
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Fighting Jet Lag - Pass the Viagra?
June 13, 2008 - When considering a ten-day business trip to Japan, which is 13 time zones away from the East Coast of the United States, many logistical challenges come to mind related to food, language, culture and currency. But with a busy schedule leaving no time for an early arrival to adjust to a time zone halfway around the world, the challenge that is top-of-mind: jet lag. After all, what can be more damaging than not firing on all cylinders during meetings with potential Japanese customers?
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AMT Trade Missions: Knowledge, Experience & Opportunity - For You
June 12, 2008 - With 90 percent of the market for advanced manufacturing technology located outside the United States, it is more important than ever for AMT members to compete overseas. Fortunately, your trade association has decades of experience leading forays into foreign lands and helping members develop valuable overseas business relationships.
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AMT Trade Missions
AMT undertakes trade missions on a regular basis to help introduce member companies to unfamiliar markets. Doors are opened and sales and contacts made on a level that would be difficult for individual companies to establish on their own.
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