Yokogawa corporate R&D strategy for continuous growth

摘要

Japan has a population of approximately 130 million people, 2.1% of the world population, and produces 13.6% of the global gross domestic product (GDP); however, Japan is now experiencing a falling birth rate and the fastest rate of population aging in the world. For Japan to sustain its vitality for years to come, it must maintain and enhance its global competitiveness in "manufacturing excellence (product manufacturing)." It is expected that its strong product manufacturing capacity will contribute to the benefit of mankind worldwide. In terms of providing high-technology tools and the leading-edge basics necessary for industry, Yokogawa has been making consistent long-term efforts to supply products backed by state-of-the-art technology. The "manufacturing excellence (product manufacturing)" market, as we understand it, requires the early utilization of leading-edge technology and anticipates diversified changes over a 10- to 20-year time period.