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| Author: | Ketley, A. D. Remoortere, F. P. van |
| Title: | Starting an R and D laboratory in Japan ! Grace's Japan Research Center |
| Journal: | Research Management
1990 : NOV-DEC, VOL. 33:6, p. 37-40 |
| Index terms: | R&D JAPAN R&D EVALUATION TECHNOLOGY CORPORATE IMAGE ENTRY CONDITIONS |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Grace's Japan Research Center was founded as a window on Japanese technology in those areas where Japan is strong and Grace has strategic business interests. The major factors influencing the decision to build a laboratory in Japan were: increasing strength of Japanese technology in core areas of Grace business, competitive threats from Japanese companies to Grace business worldwide, enhancement of Grace's image as a high technology company in Japan, inadequate technical support for introduction of new Grace products in Japan. The firm recommended establishing a laboratory to provide technical support and carry out relatively long-range research for the existing Grace operations in Japan. |
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