Economy
We anticipate the future of the global economy and the Japanese economy from diverse viewpoints. This group analyzes structural changes in business cycles and the economy from a macroeconomic perspective, and study market conditions by industry and region from a microeconomic point of view. We make quantitative forecasts, as well as analyzing economic factors including policy trends and trade policies.
International
We gather and analyze the latest information on political, economic, social, and market trends worldwide, including the Global South. And we will research and study social and business trends and management strategies in different countries and regions, exchanging information with universities, research institutions, and government organizations around the world.
Energy & Environment
We research and analyze the roles that governments and businesses should play in addressing basic global issues, especially energy, environmental, and resource problems. We make recommendations based on this. This group conducts extensive studies including searching for new business opportunities based on future prospects for value-chains and industry structure and on competitor benchmarks.
Industry
We forecast changes in industrial structure and analyze the competitive environment and new growth markets from the perspectives of technological trends, industrial policy and executive management. Our research takes a holistic approach toward technology trends and the feasibility of implementing new technology. We emphasize comprehensive market research, detailed field work, and close exchange of information with business leaders.
Management Strategy
We study best practices and management methods to enhance corporate value. This group researches practical corporate strategy, by studying the appropriate business approach based on real case studies and timely market analysis, for the development of new businesses, optimization of business portfolios, finding the optimal PDCA cycle, best methods of collaboration among businesses, and development of global talent.
Society & Living
We analyze mid-to long-term social trends, consider changes in mindsets, and research optimal public policy for creating future visions of communities, social security, and public management. We will research public policy and systems that will improve quality of life by stimulating innovation and new business opportunities in areas such as education, nursing care, health, and medical care.
Technology Strategy
We conduct research, analysis and recommendations, including on the appropriate systems and regulatory policies, regarding technological innovation which impacts on economic growth, industrial policy, and corporate management. We are conducting research to develop a comprehensive corporate strategy to stimulate innovation, by forecasting trends in science and technology and developing technology road maps through exchange of information with universities and research institutes.
Finance Strategy
We provide insight and analysis into recent trends in finance and risk management to create new business and construct new business models. This group researches finance strategy to enhance corporate value for corporations, by considering new relationships between customers and trading partners and the creation of new business models, etc.
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