Japan Ahead: Nissan COO

The transcript discusses Nissan's profitability and strategic plans, highlighting the impact of external conditions like supply chain challenges and exchange rates. It covers the collaboration within the Renault-Nissan alliance, focusing on electrification and potential expansion in the US. The importance of vertical integration in the supply chain and Japan's technological potential are also emphasized.

What are the three pillars of Nissan's transformation plan?

• Product diversification, technology advancement, and market leadership

• Cost-cutting, market expansion, and innovation

• Rationalization, core market focus, and future growth

• Employee training, customer satisfaction, and dealer support

How does Nissan view its 2022 forecast compared to 2021?

• More optimistic

• More conservative

• Uncertain

• Realistic

What is considered a major issue for automakers worldwide?

• Exchange rate fluctuations

• Market competition

• Technological advancements

• Supply chain challenges

What is Nissan's objective regarding local competitiveness?

• To prioritize short-term gains

• To rely on foreign exchange benefits

• To achieve local competitiveness in all regions

• To focus solely on the US market

What is the focus of the collaboration between Nissan and Renault?

• Electrification

• Product diversification

• Cost reduction

• Market expansion

What is Nissan's strategy for addressing supply chain issues?

• Vertical integration

• Owning mines

• Reducing production

• Outsourcing production

What change does Japan need according to the transcript?

• Better conversion of technology into business

• More government support

• Higher export rates

• Increased foreign investment