Development of the "Monozukuri" Capability in the Thai Automotive Industry

2009 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 20730187
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Single-year Grants
• Research Field: Economic policy
• Research Institution: Takasaki City University of Economics
• Principal Investigator: KUROKAWA Motohiro Takasaki City University of Economics, 地域政策学部, 准教授 (30363774)
• Project Period (FY): 2008 – 2009
• Keywords: タイ経済 / 自動車産業 / ものづくり / 製品開発 / 人材育成 / 能力構築 / 工業化

Research Abstract

In this study, development of R&D capability in the Thailand automotive industry, which has been currently expanding its role up to product development in addition to productions, is mainly discussed from the perspective on developing "Monozukuri" capability. It should be noted that the capability was discussed and analyzed form the management points of view, although previous outputs always treated it only from the engineering points of view, such are "Drawing" "Testing" or "Research" capability.
Results of the study could be concluded as 1. Definition of "Monozukuri", 2. Elements of "Monozukuri" capability and 3. Transition of its improvement, those ware figured out through interviews, surveys and observation from local Thai suppliers, which were in the various stages of developing their knowledge on R&D.

Research Products

• [Presentation] Learning and Behavioral Change through Participation in Thai Automotive Industry Skill Certification System (2009)
  • Author(s): Yoshi Takahashi, Motohiro Kurokawa, Kriengkrai Techakanont
  • Organizer: Academy of Human Resource Development 8th International Conference of the Asia Chapter & 1st International Conference of the MENA Chapte
  • Place of Presentation: Intercontinental Regency Bahrain, Manama, Bahrain
  • Year and Date: 2009-12-15
• [Remarks] (研究成果報告)「途上国でのものづくり-製品開発、商品企画の移転」2009年4月14日、WAA研究会(東京都渋谷区)
• [Remarks] (研究成果報告)「途上国でのものづくり-外国人と働くということ」2009年9月18日、高崎青年経営者協議会、第1回文化・社会部会勉強会」(群馬県高崎市)
• [Remarks] (研究成果報告) "Regional economic development in Asia"2009年10月23日、The 5th International Symposium of East Asian Regional Policy(群馬県高崎市)