The Success of 7-Eleven Japan [Paperback]

Akira Ishikawa (Author), Tai Nejo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2002

When analyzing 7-Eleven Japan's advanced and innovative management style, the authors of this study highlight the existence of the "integrated information system". This is because of the key role it plays not only in forming this firm's corporate strategy but also in developing its functional strategies for logistic support, merchandising and store operations. The authors explore the integrated information system, a symbol of the competitiveness of 7-Eleven Japan.

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About the Author

Akira Ishikawa is the Dean of Graduate School of International Politics, Economics and Communication in Aoyama Gakuin University. Dr Ishikawa is the author of several English books which include Future Computer and Information Systems 1986 and Global Information Network 1995. He is also the author of many Japanese books which include the Fifth Generation Computer and Corporate Strategy 1988, Why do Meetings Fail? 1995 and World Number One Companies in Japan 1999. Dr Ishikawa has been given several honors including the Book of the Year Award, the Outstanding Scholarly Contribution Award and the Man of the Year Award.

Product Details

• Paperback: 148 pages
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company; 1st edition (October 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9812380302
• ISBN-13: 978-9812380302
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #445,944 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Very detailed analysis on its distribution system, March 12, 2003

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Donald Hsu (NYC, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Success of 7-Eleven Japan (Paperback)

Enjoy reading this book. Using various information systems (including satellite tracking) to monitor the store performance is vital to its success. With 6875 stores in Japan and 47 stores in Hawaii, 1997 sales 1.6 billion yen ($13 million USD), 7-eleven's business is quite impressive. I was able to get hot coffee and danish, 6:30 a.m. at 7-eleven Tokyo last week, for 360 yen ($3.00 USD). McDonald, and all other stores were closed. The book would have been better if it covers its competitors, Lawson and others, in more depth. It is a useful reference book for my Global E-Commerce course, Spring 2003 semester.