일본 자동차산업의 구조개혁과 계열시스템-‘계열붕괴론’과 관련하여-
Structural Reform and Keiretsu System in Japanese Automobile Industry : On Relating to Break-up of Keiretsu System
This paper examines the changes in Original Equipment Manufacturer(OEM)- supplier relationships in the Japanese automotive industry after the restructuring since 2000's, mainly focusing on the movement of Nissan and Toyota. Some car industry analysts report the break-up of keiretsu system, nevertheless, discussions in this paper suggest that such point of view is superficial. In this respect, we analyze data concerning automakers' joint patent and auto parts transactions in order to specify cooperation between auto maker and supplier. In conclusion, this paper suggests that the importance of keiretsu in the functional aspects of Japanese OEM-supplier relationships has continued or even increased after the restructuring.