Entrepreneurship in the Asia-Pacific: Case Studies

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This book is dedicated to the analysis of the entrepreneurship in successful companies by presenting and comparing a series of case studies in the Asia-Pacific where many new companies have been growing successfully in the 21th century. In total, 5 cases in the manufacturing industry, 4 cases in the services industry, and 3 cases related to new business and social innovation are chosen from The mainland of China, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, Malaysia and Vietnam. Each case provides insight into the entrepreneur’s aspiration, the processes of personal and business developments, the factors of success, and the inspirations drawn from the analysis. These cases are analyzed and compared from the viewpoints of entrepreneur’s motivation, ability of foreseeing changes and opportunities in the future business environment, core resources and innovation, knowledge management and culture for the company, determination and ethos. These are critical factors in value creation for customers and the society, especially in the future business environment. Finally, commonalities and uniquenesses in entrepreneurship relevant to industry sectors and social-economic-cultural contexts are clarified and a typical entrepreneurship model in the Asia-Pacific is proposed. Front Matter ....Pages i-xiii Introduction (Jing Wang, Michitaka Kosaka, Ke Xing)....Pages 1-17 Front Matter ....Pages 19-19 Shigenobu Nagamori and Nidec Corporation—Realize No. 1 Motor Company Through Developing a Knowledge-Creating Company (Michitaka Kosaka, Yong Nie)....Pages 21-46 Jun Lei and Xiaomi—Build Amazing Products with Honest Prices and Let Everyone Enjoy the Fun of Technology (Qi Qi, Lijuan Cheng, Jing Wang)....Pages 47-70 Guotian Liu and Jinsida Group Co., Ltd.—To Keep Lucid Waters and Lush Mountains for the Next Generation (Hua Bai, Jing Wang)....Pages 71-91 Kenny Lin and Thermaltake—Branding Strategy and Product Innovation (Lung Chieh Chao, Jing Wang, Jing Hua Qi)....Pages 93-110 Qian Wang and Taibei Environmental Protection Equipment Ltd. Co.—Environmental Entrepreneurial Road of Shandong Taibei Limited Company: The Importance of Forecasting Industry Development (Ning Ding, Jing Wang)....Pages 111-130 Front Matter ....Pages 131-131 Dato Michael Tio and PKT Logistics—A Knowledge Creating Service Company Growing into a Global Logistics Company (H. M. Belal, Quamrul Hasan, Norani Nordin, Michitaka Kosaka)....Pages 133-151 Airlock Digital—Australian Information Security Systems Startup to Scaleup—Where Trust is a Must (Michelle Leanne Oppert, Tristan Haines)....Pages 153-170 Toshikazu Saito and RENAISSANCE—A Company for Creating Something to Live for Through a Fun and Active Lifestyle (Daisuke Sugiyama, Michitaka Kosaka)....Pages 171-190 Shigemi Kawahara and IPPUDO—Having People All Over the World Taste the Japanese Ramen (Shunichiro Morishita)....Pages 191-211 Front Matter ....Pages 213-213 Tri Nguyen and MimosaTEK—Supercharging Agriculture in Vietnam with IoT (Minh Chau Doan)....Pages 215-232 Daisuke Teshima and TRIFE Inc.—Creating a New Business to Support the Elderly and Handicapped (Michitaka Kosaka, Yong Nie)....Pages 233-252 Masanori Kamiguchi and Kayotei—Harmonizing a Japanese-Style Inn with the Local Culture and Environment for Social Innovation in a Hot Spring Area’s Revitalization (Shunichiro Morishita)....Pages 253-271 Summary and Discussion (Michitaka Kosaka, Ke Xing, Hua Bai)....Pages 273-287