An introduction is given in detail about the current situation of Japanese foundry industry in 2006 from aspects such as the delivery structure of castings,scale and numbers of foundries,current profit of foundry indu...An introduction is given in detail about the current situation of Japanese foundry industry in 2006 from aspects such as the delivery structure of castings,scale and numbers of foundries,current profit of foundry industry as well as the background of lower profitability,etc.The development trend of Japanese foundry industry was also predicted,such as the transition of foundries from family business to modern company business,the improvement of rejection ratio and yield,application of IT to production and management,human resources and the challenge for zero emission and so on.展开更多
The Comprehensive Assessment of Systems for Built Environment Efficiency(CASBEE)for Home is the first national voluntary Green Building Program for residential structures in Japan.The effect of builder demographic fac...The Comprehensive Assessment of Systems for Built Environment Efficiency(CASBEE)for Home is the first national voluntary Green Building Program for residential structures in Japan.The effect of builder demographic factors on the adoption of the CASBEE for Home program were investigated since the success of CASBEE for Home will be heavily reliant on the usage of the program.In this study,the adoption of the CASBEE for Home program by home builders is modeled as a two-stage process with builder awareness preceding the actual use of CASBEE for Home.The results show that both firm size and the type of homes built influence Japanese builder’s awareness of the CASBEE for Home program.In addition,respondents who had participated in the 200-Year House Program,another voluntary program,were significantly more likely to use CASBEE for Home.Finally,the number of years a builder has been in business both increased their awareness and usage of the CASBEE for Home program.Our results suggest that the likelihood of adopting the CASBEE for Home program was influenced by the internal resources available,the type of customers being served,and the business experience of the firm.展开更多
Li Xiaolin,president of the CPAFFC,met in Beijing with Mr.Fumihiro Koba,president of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China(JCCIC)and his delegation on Dec 6.She spoke highly of the efforts JCCIC had m...Li Xiaolin,president of the CPAFFC,met in Beijing with Mr.Fumihiro Koba,president of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China(JCCIC)and his delegation on Dec 6.She spoke highly of the efforts JCCIC had made over the past several years to promote friendship between the two countries.Nearly 600 Chinese college students in 19 groups visited Japan in two sessions of展开更多
文摘An introduction is given in detail about the current situation of Japanese foundry industry in 2006 from aspects such as the delivery structure of castings,scale and numbers of foundries,current profit of foundry industry as well as the background of lower profitability,etc.The development trend of Japanese foundry industry was also predicted,such as the transition of foundries from family business to modern company business,the improvement of rejection ratio and yield,application of IT to production and management,human resources and the challenge for zero emission and so on.
基金supported by the USDA Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service,the Evergreen Building Products Association,the Foreign Agricultural Service,the Softwood Export Council and the State of Washington Department of Commerce.
文摘The Comprehensive Assessment of Systems for Built Environment Efficiency(CASBEE)for Home is the first national voluntary Green Building Program for residential structures in Japan.The effect of builder demographic factors on the adoption of the CASBEE for Home program were investigated since the success of CASBEE for Home will be heavily reliant on the usage of the program.In this study,the adoption of the CASBEE for Home program by home builders is modeled as a two-stage process with builder awareness preceding the actual use of CASBEE for Home.The results show that both firm size and the type of homes built influence Japanese builder’s awareness of the CASBEE for Home program.In addition,respondents who had participated in the 200-Year House Program,another voluntary program,were significantly more likely to use CASBEE for Home.Finally,the number of years a builder has been in business both increased their awareness and usage of the CASBEE for Home program.Our results suggest that the likelihood of adopting the CASBEE for Home program was influenced by the internal resources available,the type of customers being served,and the business experience of the firm.
文摘Li Xiaolin,president of the CPAFFC,met in Beijing with Mr.Fumihiro Koba,president of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China(JCCIC)and his delegation on Dec 6.She spoke highly of the efforts JCCIC had made over the past several years to promote friendship between the two countries.Nearly 600 Chinese college students in 19 groups visited Japan in two sessions of