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Production Management

A Call from an Old Client—Choosing a Solo Business Transfer at the Age of 50

After 17 years in Niigata and then 10 years in sales, just as he was about to settle down, he received an invitation from a former client of a golf club manufacturer. Leaving his family behind, he moved to Chiba at the age of 50. He shared the reasons behind his decision, which he had agonized over considerably, and his current thoughts.

Q&A Interview

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Please tell me about your current job. (00:06)

Currently, I work for a golf club manufacturer, managing ...

Please tell me about your career history. (00:41)

I am currently working as a full-time employee. The first...

What was the reason for deciding to change jobs? (01:50)

The first company I joined had changing management polici...

Did you have any conflicts about being on a solo assignment? (03:19)

Moving from Niigata to Chiba on a solo assignment, I was ...

Were you considering moving with your family? (03:50)

I didn't really consider that. At the time, my son was in...

What specific tasks are you performing? (04:32)

I'm not doing manual work. There's an assembly factory wi...

What challenges do you face on-site? (05:16)

The most troublesome part is dealing with the people on t...

When do you feel a sense of accomplishment? (06:28)

When we achieve a goal we've set together, or when improv...

What was the most difficult thing you've experienced? (07:00)

There was a company plan to downsize the production line,...

Has your attitude towards advancing in your career changed? (08:03)

I used to want to climb the career ladder, but recently, ...

How do you view Japanese manufacturing? (09:26)

More than 30 years ago, Japanese manufacturing was a stro...

What do you want to be doing in 5 years? (11:35)

In 5 years, I might be back in my hometown. Rather than f...

What would you like to tell those aspiring to be manufacturers? (12:37)

There's a saying that manufacturing is about people-makin...

craftsmanship is people-making

full-time employee

golf club manufacturer

production management

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