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Toyota re-structuring to streamline work processes

By Niranjan Mudholkar,

Added 03 March 2016

Aims to create a company built around product-based organizations, rather than function-based organizations

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  • Establishment of the Frontier Research Center: The role of the Frontier Research Center will be to develop new technologies and business models from a long-term, society-based perspective, actively seeking input from external research organizations and Toyota Group members.
  • Reorganization of certain divisions not belonging to a group (establishment of the Corporate Strategy Division): Mid- to long-term strategic planning functions will be grouped under the Corporate Strategy Division, with the aim of determining future strategic directions and optimizing operational resources.
  • Other divisions not belonging to a group, and other groups: Changes will be made to support the operations of each business unit in such areas as profit and cost management capabilities and administrative systems. Additionally, certain functions will partly be transferred to in-house companies.
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