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Working with Japan

Approvals, inspections, and the business process behind Japanese orders.

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Working with JapanJapanese Auto Parts Tariffs: Pricing and Production MovesThe 15% US tariff on Japanese auto parts, for US buyers: who pays under each Incoterm, handling supplier price requests, and when to discuss localizing.Oct 22, 2026Working with JapanJapan Steel Price Increase 2026: Responding to SuppliersWhy Japanese suppliers are passing on 2026 steel increases (JFE: JPY 25,000/t), how to check the math, and sample emails to respond and negotiate.Oct 22, 2026Working with JapanJapanese Customer BCP Surveys: How Suppliers Should AnswerLearn why Japanese customers send BCP and supply chain surveys, what they do with each answer, how to handle sub-tier questions, plus sample English answers.Oct 22, 2026Working with JapanJIS Q 9100 vs AS9100: Japanese Aerospace SuppliersJIS Q 9100 is Japan's edition of AS9100/EN 9100. Learn what it adds to ISO 9001, how certification and OASIS work, and how to verify a Japanese supplier.Oct 22, 2026Working with JapanNadcap Accredited Suppliers in Japan: Find and VerifyFind and verify Nadcap-accredited special process suppliers in Japan: QML checks, scope, site, expiry, AS9100 vs. Nadcap, plus a checklist and email.Oct 22, 2026Working with JapanSupplier Kanban for Japanese Customers: MRP vs. KanbanHow supplier kanban works with Japanese customers: delivery codes like 1-4-2, naiji forecasts vs. firm orders, card counts, and MRP behind kanban.Oct 22, 2026Working with JapanToyota’s Michigan Battery Center: What Changes for SuppliersToyota opened its Battery Center of North America in Michigan on Oct. 1, 2026. Learn what it does and what battery suppliers should check.Oct 22, 2026Working with JapanWho Does What in a Japanese Plant: EPC, Owner, MaintenanceEPC, owner, or maintenance contractor? Learn what each side decides on a Japanese plant project and who suppliers deal with, plus a kickoff checklist.Oct 22, 2026Working with JapanNissan, Valeo, Wayve: What a System Tier 1 Means for ADASValeo is Nissan's System Tier 1 for next-gen ProPILOT with Wayve AI (Oct 1, 2026). Learn what a System Tier 1 does and what suppliers should ask.Oct 22, 2026Working with JapanJapanese Supplier Financial Health: Warning Signs and ChecksHow to check a Japanese supplier's financial health: TDB and TSR credit reports, kessan koukoku, warning signs, questions to ask, and a checklist.Oct 22, 2026Working with JapanBoilers in Japan: Legal Classes, Operator Licenses, FuelsLearn how Japan classifies boilers, small boilers, and simple boilers, the inspections and licenses each needs, and what to check for imports and exports.Oct 22, 2026Working with JapanUS Manufacturing Reshoring in 2026: Data and Japan’s RoleIs manufacturing coming back to the US? 2026 data on factory construction, output, and jobs, plus the CHIPS Act, tariffs, and Japanese manufacturers' role.Oct 22, 2026