Download or read book The Success of 7-Eleven Japan written by Akira Ishikawa and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2002-10-28 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When analyzing 7-Eleven Japan's advanced and innovative management style, the authors of this book highlight the existence of the “integrated information system”. This is because of the key role it plays not only in forming this firm's corporate strategy but also in developing its functional strategies for logistic support, merchandising and store operations. The authors explore the integrated information system, a symbol of the competitiveness of 7-Eleven Japan. Contents:The “Information Industry” Converting the “Change” into a “Chance”The Birth of “Item-by-Item Management” and the Integrated Information SystemSecrets of 7-Eleven Japan's Excellent Ability in New Product DevelopmentThe Innovative Distribution System of 7-Eleven JapanAnalyzing the Robustness of 7-Eleven Japan According to Personality and OrganizationAny Blind Spots in 7-Eleven Japan's Strategy?The Fifth Integrated Information System Connecting Chain Stores Utilizing Satellite CommunicationsThe Convenience Store Industry Changing with the TimesProgress in the Unification of the Retail and Banking Sectors Readership: Students and professionals interested in management and business topics as well as lay people. Keywords: