GMI MBA Students Explore Global Management Insights in Japan: Innovation, Business Opportunities, and Sustainable Cities
The Graduate School of Management and Innovation (GMI), King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Watcharapoj Sapsanguanbun and Asst. Prof. Dr. Waranya Tilokavichai, brought MBA students in Entrepreneurship Management on an international study visit to broaden their global management perspectives. The program highlighted three key learning areas:
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🤖 1. Decoding Yaskawa’s Success: A Global Robotics Leader
Students visited the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) and attended a special lecture by Mr. Junji Tsuda, former CEO of Yaskawa Electric Corporation, who shared insights on integrating technology, innovation, and sustainability in business.
Key takeaways included:
• Automation & Quality: Robotics is not just about cost reduction, but about achieving precision and quality beyond human capability while minimizing systemic errors
• Data-Driven Strategy: Leveraging real-time data integration to enhance productivity and competitive advantage
• Holistic Innovation: True innovation requires integrating people, processes, and technology across the entire value chain
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🌐 2. Business Opportunities & International Collaboration
The group attended a briefing on business opportunities for Thai entrepreneurs, delivered by the Deputy Consul-General in Fukuoka, providing valuable insights into the economic landscape and market connectivity between Thailand and Japan.
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🌱 3. Sustainable City Development: The Case of Kitakyushu
Students explored the transformation of Kitakyushu—from a heavily polluted industrial city to a globally recognized model for sustainability, endorsed by the United Nations.
Key success factors included:
• Triple Helix Collaboration: Strong partnerships among government, industry, and citizens
• Economic–Environmental Balance: Achieving tangible balance between economic growth and environmental restoration
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This international study visit provided future entrepreneurs with a clear vision of how to leverage technology to elevate business performance, while embracing social responsibility and environmental sustainability for long-term success.
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