Notes From the Road: A Grassroots Perspective on Strategic Shifts in Japan

6 min read | by Srinivas Polaki | I recently spent ten days in Japan, meeting with 35 companies across the country's broad industrial ecosystem.  I observed a notable shift within Japanese corporations, marked by a heightened willingness to engage with shareholders and proactively address competitive pressures.  The automotive sector, a cornerstone of Japan’s industrial strength, is experiencing profound disruption that is cascading through the entire supply chain and injecting a sense of urgency to realign corporate strategies.