Impacts of the Information-Technology Revolution on Japanese Manufacturer-Supplier Relationships

"Vertical keiretsu", characterized by suppliers' willingness to make customized investments, their long-term relationships with manufacturers and financial as well as personal ties between them, had been recognized as an important source of strength in Japanese industries.

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