ABSTRACT
In the previous chapter, the three elements of network capability are presented as technology competence, customer competence, and linkage competence. A rm’s network capability is essential to the successful development of product strategy and product architecture as discussed in the case studies of Japanese rms found in Chapters 3 to 5. is chapter focuses on the practices of Japanese rms in the Chinese market. In particular, the stories of Komatsu, Yaskawa Electronics, Panasonic, Clarion, and Toyota are discussed.
