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Research Paper Inter-Industry Innovations in Terms of Electric Mobility: Should Firms Take a Look Outside Their Industry?
Inter-industry innovations in terms of electric mobility: Should firms take a look outside their industry? Research Paper Inter-industry innovations in terms of electric mobility: Should firms take a look outside their industry? Stephan von Delft* * University of Münster, Institute of Business Administration at the Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Leonardo-Campus 1, 48149 Münster, Germany, [email protected] The beginning electrification of the automotive powertrain is supposed to have a major impact on the automobile value chain - reshaping it significantly and brin- ging up new alliances, business models and knowledge bases. Such a transforma- tion of the value chain might fade boundaries between hitherto distinct knowled- ge bases, technologies, or industries. Over the past decades, the blurring of indus- try boundaries – the phenomenon of industry convergence – has gained attenti- on from researchers and practitioners. The anticipation of a convergence process plays an important role for strategic and innovation management decisions, e.g. for new business development, mergers and acquisitions or strategic partnerships. However, despite the relevance of convergence, it is often challenging for incum- bent firms to (1) foresee such a transformation of their environment, and (2) res- pond strategically to it. Hence, this study presents a tool to anticipate convergen- ce and strategic implications are discussed. 1 Introduction stitute rules of conducting business” (Hacklin et al., 2009, p. 723). Firms facing such a situation, thus Technological change is known as a key driver have to adapt to new knowledge bases and new of economic growth and prosperity (Schumpeter, technologies which do not belong to their former 1947; Abernathy and Utterback, 1978; Kondratieff, core competences or their traditional expertise 1979). -
Yokohama Reinventing the Future of a City Competitive Cities Knowledge Base Tokyo Development Learning Center
COMPETITIVE CITIES FOR JOBS AND GROWTH CASE STUDY Public Disclosure Authorized YOKOHAMA REINVENTING THE FUTURE OF A CITY COMPETITIVE CITIES KNOWLEDGE BASE TOKYO DEVELOPMENT LEARNING CENTER October 2017 Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized © 2017 The World Bank Group 1818 H Street NW Washington, DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000 Internet: www.worldbank.org All rights reserved. This volume is a product of the staff of the World Bank Group. The World Bank Group refers to the member institutions of the World Bank Group: The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development); International Finance Corporation (IFC); and Multilater- al Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), which are separate and distinct legal entities each organized under its respective Articles of Agreement. We encourage use for educational and non-commercial purposes. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this volume do not necessarily reflect the views of the Directors or Executive Directors of the respective institutions of the World Bank Group or the governments they represent. The World Bank Group does not guaran- tee the accuracy of the data included in this work. Rights and Permissions This work is a product of the staff of the World bank with external contributions. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of the World Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or the governments they represent. Nothing herein shall constitute or be considered to be a limitation upon or waive of the privileges and immunities of the World Bank, all of which are specifically reserved. Contact: World Bank Group Social, Urban, Rural and Resilience Global Practice Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) Program Fukoku Seimei Bldg. -
Kuraray/ Glsv Business
EN Case No COMP/M.7115 - KURARAY/ GLSV BUSINESS Only the English text is available and authentic. REGULATION (EC) No 139/2004 MERGER PROCEDURE Article 6(1)(b) in conjunction with Art 6(2) Date: 29/04/2014 In electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32014M7115 Office for Publications of the European Union L-2985 Luxembourg EUROPEAN COMMISSION Brussels, 29.4.2014 C(2014) 2946 final In the published version of this decision, some information has been omitted pursuant to Article 17(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 PUBLIC VERSION concerning non-disclosure of business secrets and other confidential information. The omissions are shown thus […]. Where possible the information omitted has been replaced by ranges of figures or a MERGER PROCEDURE general description. To the notifying party: Dear Sir/Madam, Subject: Case M.7115 – Kuraray/ GLSV Business Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) in conjunction with Article 6(2) of Council Regulation No 139/20041 1. On 6 March 2014, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 ("the Merger Regulation") by which Kuraray Co., Ltd. ("Kuraray", Japan) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control over the Glass Laminating Solutions/Vinyls Business ("GLSV") of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company ("DuPont", USA), by way of purchase of assets. Kuraray and GLSV are hereinafter collectively referred to as "the Parties" while Kuraray individually is referred to as "Notifying Party". I. THE PARTIES AND THE OPERATION 2. -
Sumitomo Chemical 100 Years Sumitomo Chemical 100 Years Published: August 2014 Published by Sumitomo Chemical Co.,Ltd
Sumitomo Chemical 100 Years Sumitomo Chemical 100 Years Published: August 2014 Published by Sumitomo Chemical Co.,Ltd. Production and editing : Sumitomo Chemical Co.,Ltd., Corporate History Editorial Office 27-1, Shinkawa 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan Production assisted by Dai Nippon Printing Co.,Ltd. Printed in Japan by Dai Nippon Printing Co.,Ltd. CONTENTS Chairman’s Message President’s Message The Path to a Global Chemical Company 1. The History of Sumitomo 8 2. History of Sumitomo Fertilizer Works 10 3. Going from a Fertilizer Manufacturer to a Chemical Company 14 4. Moving into Fine Chemicals 16 5. Post-war Recovery 18 6. Moving into the Agricultural Chemicals Business 20 7. Growth of the Pharmaceuticals Sector 22 8. Entering the Field of Petrochemicals 24 9. Dealing with the Oil Crises 26 10. Rise and Decline of Aluminum Business 28 11. Construction of Singapore Petrochemical Complex 32 12. Separation of Pharmaceutical Business from Sumitomo Chemical and Inauguration 34 of Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. 13. Expansion of Agricultural Chemicals Business 36 14. IT-related Chemicals Sector Established and Business Grows 38 15. Progress of the Rabigh Project 40 16. Aiming to be a Truly Global Chemical Company 42 17. For a Better Tomorrow 46 Reports from Regional Headquarters 48 Report from Beijing by Sumitomo Chemical (China) Co., Ltd. 48 Report from Singapore by Sumitomo Chemical (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd 50 Report from Brussels by Sumitomo Chemical Europe S.A./N.V. 52 Report from New York by Sumitomo Chemical America, Inc. 54 The Sumitomo Spirit and Sumitomo Chemical’s Business Philosophy 56 Recent Sales and Profits 57 Sumitomo Chemical Locations in Japan 58 Major Companies of Sumitomo Chemical Group: Japan 59 Major Companies of Sumitomo Chemical Group: International 60 Chronology of Sumitomo Chemical 62 Chairman’s Message In October 2015, Sumitomo Chemical will cele- triggered by the fall of Lehman Brothers and the sub- brate its 100 year anniversary. -
YOKOHAMA TRAVEL Info SPOT LIST (As of Dec 20
YOKOHAMA TRAVEL info SPOT LIST (as of Dec 20. 2018) Welcome to Yokohama! May I help you? Yokohama Travel Info Spot offers services such as sightseein maps of Yokohama, pamphlets, and information about nearby attractions. Look for the logo right side and stop by anytime. You can also check the list below for the location nearest you. Have a nice trip!! Locations Service Available Provide Tourist Internet- Money Free No multi- sightseeing Free Public Rest Copy Nursing Facilities Maps connected Exchange Telephone Toilets Rental of Others Area lingualization information of Wi-Fi Space Service Room Available Computer ・ATM Umbrella Yokohama Sightseeing Facilities Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) 1 1 Yokohama International Center English Multilingual ● ● Minato Mirai 21 2-3-1, Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama Area ℡ 045-663-3251 *closed on Mondays Yokohama Cosmoworld 2 2 2-8-1, Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama Japanese ● ● ● ● ℡045-641-6591 *closed on Thursdays Nogeyama Zoological Gardens 63-10, Oimatsu-cho,Nishi-ku Yokohama Sakuragicho/ chargeable 3 3 ℡045-231-1307 English Japanese ● ● ● ● Noge Area call *closed on Mondays (open if holiday, except May & Oct.) Zou-no-Hana Terrace 4 4 1, Kaigan-dori, Naka-ku, Yokohama English Multilingual ● ● ● ● ℡045-661-0602 Osanbashi Yokohama International pay 5 5 Passenger Terminal English Japanese ● ● ● ● ● ● 97-4, Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama service Yamashita ℡045-681-5588 Park/Chinatown Area Yokohama Daisekai 6 6 1-1-4, Kaigan-dori, Naka-ku, Yokohama English, Chinese Japanese ● ● ℡045-211-2304 Yokohama -
Portfolio of Investments
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS Variable Portfolio – Partners International Value Fund, September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) (Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets) Investments in securities Common Stocks 97.9% Common Stocks (continued) Issuer Shares Value ($) Issuer Shares Value ($) Australia 4.2% UCB SA 3,232 367,070 AMP Ltd. 247,119 232,705 Total 13,350,657 Aurizon Holdings Ltd. 64,744 199,177 China 0.6% Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. 340,950 4,253,691 Baidu, Inc., ADR(a) 15,000 1,898,850 Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Ltd. 30,812 134,198 China Mobile Ltd. 658,000 4,223,890 BlueScope Steel Ltd. 132,090 1,217,053 Total 6,122,740 Boral Ltd. 177,752 587,387 Denmark 1.9% Challenger Ltd. 802,400 2,232,907 AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class A 160 234,206 Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd. 273,032 412,273 AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class B 3,945 6,236,577 Crown Resorts Ltd. 31,489 200,032 Carlsberg A/S, Class B 12,199 1,643,476 Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. 194,057 2,279,787 Danske Bank A/S(a) 35,892 485,479 Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd. 144,797 471,278 Demant A/S(a) 8,210 257,475 Incitec Pivot Ltd. 377,247 552,746 Drilling Co. of 1972 A/S (The)(a) 40,700 879,052 LendLease Group 485,961 3,882,083 DSV PANALPINA A/S 15,851 2,571,083 Macquarie Group Ltd. 65,800 5,703,825 Genmab A/S(a) 1,071 388,672 National Australia Bank Ltd. -
Member List Corporate Member List
TOP » Corporate Member List Organization / Committees Important Business Introduction Member List Annual Report Members Officers Corporate Members Association Members Overview Where We Are ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQR STU VWX YZ TOP Committees Corporate Member List 177 Corporate Members ABC ADEKA CORPORATION AGC Inc. Air Liquide Japan Ltd. AIR WATER INC. ARAKAWA CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD. ASAHI KASEI CORPORATION Astellas Pharma Inc. BASF Japan Ltd. Bell Polyester Products, Inc. BP Japan K.K. Canon Inc Carlit Holdings Co., Ltd. Celanese Japan Limited CENTRAL GLASS CO., LTD. Chemours Co.,Ltd. Chemours-Mitsui Fluoroproducts Co., Ltd Chevron Japan Ltd. Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. CHUGOKU KAYAKU CO., LTD. Clariant(Japan) K.K. Connell Brothers Japan Co., Ltd. Corbion Japan K.K. Croda Japan KK DEF Dai Nippon Toryo Company, Limited DAI-ICHI KOGYO SEIYAKU CO., LTD. DAICEL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD. Daihachi Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. DAIICHI SANKYO Co., Ltd. DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD. Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co., Ltd. Denka Company Limited DIC Corporation Dow Chemical Japan Limited Dow-Mitsui Polychamicals Co., Ltd. DSM K.K. Du Pont Kabushiki Kaisha Earth Chemical Co., Ltd. Eastman Chemical Japan Ltd. Eisai Co., Ltd. EMORI Infotech Co.,Ltd. Evonik Japan Co., Ltd. ExxonMobile Japan Godo Kaisha FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation FUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical Corporation FUJIMI INCORPORATED GHI GIFU SHELLAC MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. HAKUGEN EARTH Co.,Ltd. HITACHI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. HODOGAYA CHEMICAL CO., LTD. Hokkaido Soda Co., Ltd. HOKKO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD. HoneyComb Techno Research Inc. Honshu Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. Infineum Japan Ltd. Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, Ltd. ITOCHU Corporation JKL Japan Chemical Database Ltd. -
Shaping Smart Cities -Experience of UR, Japan
Shaping Smart Cities -Experience of UR, Japan- NAKAYAMA Yasufumi Director General of Business Strategy Office Urban Renaissance Agency (UR) History of Urban Renaissance Agency (UR) Transition of the Organization 1955 1981 1999 2004 JHC HUDC UDC Japan Housing Corporation Housing and Urban Urban Development 1975 Urban Land Development Corporation Development Corporation Renaissance Corporation Agency 1974 • Staff: 3,152 Japan Regional Development Corporation • Capital: 10 billion USD Businesses in line with Policy Purposes (as of March, 2019) Mass supply of Houses and Residential Land Improvement of Living Environment Urban and City Functions Revitalization Economic and Social Situation of Japan Rapid Economic Growth Steady Economic Growth Maturation Period Economy: from 1950s to 1970s from 1970s to 1990s from 2000 Declining Birthrate Population: Population Bonus Population Peak and Aging Population Tokyo Baby Boom Privatization of in 2010 Great Hanshin-Awaji Great East Japan Events: Olympic in 1970s Japan National Earthquake in 1995 Earthquake in 2011 In 1964 Railway in 1987 Copyright© Urban Renaissance Agency All rights reserved. 1 Business fields of UR in Japan Urban Renewal In cooperation with private businesses and local authorities. To coordinate Vision, Planning and Conditions To join the project as a partner Minato Mirai 21 (Yokohama) New Town Development Safe and comfortable life in the suburbs To advance safe, secure, and eco-friendly city building coping with aging population and lower birthrate To realize attractive suburban life or local living Tama New Town(Tokyo) Rental Housing Manages and provides rich living space. To manage rental housing through cherishing trust relationship with 720,000 units To promote to live in the urban center, to secure stable rental housing for elderly, to improve child care environment. -
Polyvinyl Alcohol from China and Japan
Polyvinyl Alcohol from China and Japan Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1014 and 1016 (Third Review) Publication 5173 March 2021 U.S. International Trade Commission Washington, DC 20436 U.S. International Trade Commission COMMISSIONERS Jason E. Kearns, Chair Randolph J. Stayin, Vice Chair David S. Johanson Rhonda K. Schmidtlein Amy A. Karpel Catherine Defilippo Director of Operations Staffassigned Alejandro Orozco, Investigator Karl Tsuji, Industry Analyst Hau Nguyen, Economist Zahra Bekk:al, Accountant Charles Yost, Accountant Darlene Smith, Statistician Brian Allen, Attorney Douglas Corkran, Supervisory Investigator Address all communications to Secretary to the Commission United States International Trade Commission Washington, DC 20436 U.S. International Trade Commission Washington, DC 20436 www.usitc.gov Polyvinyl Alcohol from China and Japan Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1014 and 1016 (Third Review) Publication 5173 March 2021 CONTENTS Page Determinations .................................................................................................................... 1 Views of the Commission ...................................................................................................... 3 Part I: Introduction .............................................................................................................. I-1 Background ................................................................................................................................ I-1 The original investigations .................................................................................................... -
Environmental & Social Report 2013
2013 Environmental & Social Report Introduction Feature Article HSE The Environment Society ▲ 2 Editorial Policy Initiatives at the JGC Group Aimed at Becoming the Leading Global Health, The JGC Group’s Environmental Activities as a Corporate Citizen ▲ Realizing a Sustainable Society Safety, and the Environment Contractor Technologies and Environmental 3 Message from the Chairman 41 Sustainable Development for Both ▲ Conservation Activities ▲ 15 Efforts to Promote Renewable Energy 20 JGC Aims for Zero Energy-Consuming Countries and ▲ 5 JGC Group’s CSR Policy ▲ Incidents and Injuries 30 Development of NOx Removal Catalysts Resource-Producing Countries ▲ ▲ 17 Our Efforts to Develop Relationships with Major Stakeholders ▲ for Overseas Markets 7 Smart Communities 22 Health, Safety, and Environmental 43 Personnel Development and ▲ ▲ Considerations Associated with Communication with Employees 8 Corporate Governance ▲ 31 The JGC Group’s ▲ Business Activities ▲ ▲ Environmental Management 44 Our Contributions to Society 10 Risk Management ▲ 26 Occupational Health and Safety ▲ 32 Continuous Improvement of ▲ 11 Operations of the JGC Group Management Systems 28 Safety and Environmental ▲ 13 The JGC Group’s Environmental Measures Consideration in Investment Projects and Environmental Objectives, Targets, ▲ 33 ▲ Research & Development and Achievement ▲ 35 Environmental Report on Office Activities ▲ 37 Using JGC’s Environmental Technology to Solve Difficult Issues About JGC The JGC Group Name: Employees (approx.): As an engineering contractor, the JGC Total Engineering Business (EPC Business) Group’s core business is providing planning, JGC JGC Corporation 12,000 persons (as of March 2013) design engineering, equipment procurement, JGC Plant Innovation Co., Ltd.* JGC: 2,200 persons JGC Philippines Domestic EPC Affiliates: 3,200persons construction (EPC), and commissioning JGC Gulf International and others Overseas EPC Affiliates: 4,600persons services for various industrial plants and Catalyst, Fine Chemicals and Other Businesses 2,000 persons facilities. -
Asahi Denka Co.,Ltd. Financial Statements
ASAHI DENKA CO.,LTD. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS As of March 31, 2005 and 2004 1 PROFILE Asahi Denka Co.,Ltd., the Furukawa Group's chemical company, has earned a reputation in Japan and worldwide as an innovator in a broad spectrum of technologies. Founded in 1917 with the purpose of initiating domestic manufacture of electrolytically produced caustic soda, the Company later began producing hydrogenated oils using hydrogen produced from electrolysis. From these two operational strengths Asahi Denka has expanded its business in chemicals and food products. In the Chemical Products area, the Inorganic, Organic, and Industrial Fats and Fatty Acids Divisions produce a wide range of products that contribute to such industries as textiles, pulp, civil engineering and construction, shipbuilding, automobiles, and appliances. The Food Products Division processes animal and vegetable oils and fats, supplying margarine, shortening, and processed oils and fats to bakeries, confectioneries, and restaurants. The Company is now globalizing its business dynamically to strengthen our presence in the international market not only by establishing its leading position in the Asian market but also enhancing its market position in Europe and the United States. With our management policies “Aiming at an aggressive leading company responsive to a changing tidal current” and “Coexisting with the world,” and with superior technology that is sufficiently competitive in the global market, Asahi Denka is striving to supply superior products, strengthen ties among Group companies, and foster the mutual prosperity of the Asahi Denka Group, both domestically and overseas. Asahi Denka takes great consideration for the environment. The Company is committed to contributing to the society by introducing new high-value-added products, actively developing new business field. -
Environmental & Social Report 2014
Environmental & Social Report 2014 Introduction ▲ 1 3 Message from the Chairman ▲ 6 JGC’s Basic CSR Policy ▲ 8 Relationships with Major Stakeholders About this Environmental & Social Report ▲ 9 Corporate Governance ▲ 12 Risk Management ▲ 14 Operations of the JGC Group Feature Article Feature Initiatives at the JGC Group Aimed at Initiatives at the JGC Group Realizing a Sustainable Society Guidelines Used as a Reference in ▲ 17 Efforts to Address China’s Environmental Problems Connection with the Disclosure of ▲ 20 Efforts to Mitigate the Effects Global Warning Editorial Policy Non-Financial Information The purpose of this report is to present to our ● ISO 26000, an international guidance stakeholders the CSR efforts of the JGC Group, standard for social responsibility issued by the with a focus on environmental conservation. International Organization for Standardization JGC aims to be the No. 1 contractor in HSE. ● HSE This year’s feature article covers our “Initiatives The Sustainability Reporting Guidelines Aimed at Realizing a Sustainable Society.” In Version 3.0 (G3), an international guideline this context, we report on our efforts to address concerning corporate sustainability reporting environmental issues in China as well as details issued by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) ▲ 24 Close-up JGC Aims for Zero Incidents and Injuries of global warming countermeasures. ● The Environmental Reporting Guidelines 2007 ▲ 27 Occupational Health and Safety In addition, we provide details of the Group’s issued by Japan’s Ministry of the