EPISODE 44: WHERE TO START Establishing minimum Entry criteria for Joining the Keiretsu Agreement on work rules and shared platforms Establishing the Value of the Integrated Production and Bundled Offers During projects build initial trust while keeping it informal Limit Scams and Free-riders that game the system - share risk / reward Establishing a transparent independent “market place” for bidding projects​

EPISODE 43: VERTICAL KEIRETSU A vertical keiretsu refers to manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors partnering up. With a common goal, they work together to cut costs and become more efficient. Vertical keiretsu's are a group of companies within the horizontal keiretsu.

Topics: Purpose of vertical keiretsu's is volume, cost, and quality Aggregating core competencies of small operations into a single entity for sales and production demands Build Unique Value Proposition

EPISODE 42: HORIZONTAL KEIRETSU

A horizontal keiretsu is characterized by an alliance of different companies from various sectors, including a bank. The funding source is the centerpiece of the network and is responsible for providing the other companies with financial services.

Topics:

• Purpose of horizontal keiretsu's is reach and distribution
• Seek new markets for keiretsu companies
• Build global presence