Showing posts with label Stories. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stories. Show all posts
November 28, 2012
November 03, 2012
What are the expectations of Japanese Customers?
"Expectation #1: Stability and Long-Term Commitment
Japanese firms want suppliers they can stick with for the long term. They tend to have long, involved selection processes in order to determine if a supplier is worth working with. (Sometimes it seems that the long selection process is a kind of test to determine if your firm has the necessary patience.)"
Source: TOP TEN EXPECTATIONS OF JAPANESE CUSTOMERS
Nov 01, 2012
By Rochelle Kopp, Managing Principal, Japan Intercultural Consulting
http://www.japanintercultural.com/en/news/default.aspx?newsid=221
November 02, 2012
It takes time to win the confidence of Japanese customers according to report
“Given the language and cultural differences, the Japanese IT Services market poses unique challenges and a strong entry barrier for offshore Indian IT companies. It takes time to win the confidence of Japanese customers and one has to prove the capability to address their stringent requirements and demonstrate the value that one can bring to the table. ”
Source: Sundaram Infotech makes foray into Japanese market
The Hindu
November 1, 2012
September 25, 2012
Japanese travellers discouraged by their low levels of English ability when they travel abroad
"Due to compulsory education requirements, every Japanese citizen must take 6 years of English language courses....But even after spending half or more of their adolescent years studying the English language, many Japanese struggle to carry out an everyday conversation in English....Japanese students have among the lowest English TOEFL scores in Asia."
Source: Japanese Tourists Share 15 Impressions of Traveling Abroad With Limited English Ability
Sep 24, 2012
by Michelle
http://en.rocketnews24.com/2012/09/24/japanese-tourists-with-limited-english-ability-share-their-impressions-about-traveling-abroad-and-speaking-english/
September 20, 2012
Japanese Customers endure difficult circumstances to enjoy Fuji Rock Festival
"A good level of physical fitness and a lot of patience is needed to make Fuji Rock enjoyable, not just because of the 35 degree heat but also the Eastern-style toilets that one needs to crouch over..Expect to walk for several hours a day and face long lines to access food and water at peak times, and to be rewarded with excellent sound quality in a beautiful environment."
Source: The world's cleanest rock festival
September 19, 2012
Jazial Crossley
The Age newspaper online
September 11, 2012
Japanese client will be more loyal to you than any other client
“Japan is a nation with whom it is a pleasure to do business. When you play according to their rules, the Japanese client will be more loyal to you than any other client in the world. He will remain loyal to you even when a competitor offers merchandise at a lower price, and he won’t switch suppliers.”
Source: Israeli Companies Just Can’t Make It in the Japanese Market
Israel's share of Japanese imports is a mere 0.11%, compared to 0.27% of the rest of the world's imports.
By: Jacob Edelist
Published: September 10th, 2012
Labels: Customer Service, Industry, Marketing, Stories
September 04, 2012
Japanese customers need your constant full attention
"We were very successful with Japanese students," said Lamb, who began working in MSU's Housing department in 1999 when many Japanese students served as resident assistants...
He's not sure how the connection to the Japanese agency was lost.'
Source:MSU seeks students from China
Kids might study at area high schools
By Ann Work
Posted September 3, 2012 at midnight
Labels: Customer Service, Education, Quote, Stories
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