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JVC 2000 3
which enables digital recording and also keeps compatibility with conventional VHS; and high-density build-up
multilayer printed wiring boards (“VIL” PWBs), which grew 81% in fiscal 2000. JVC expects an increase in profits
during the current term due to lower costs of sales and higher revenues realized on a rise in the percentage of
high-value-added products to net sales.
JVC introduced a “Company-in-Company” system to strengthen its digital and networking products. By business
field, we established the AV & Multimedia Company, Components and Device Company, Entertainment Software
Company and Media Products Company. With the transfer of broad authority, each company is able to swiftly
execute strategies in development, production, marketing and customer service in accordance with their respective
strengths, market trends and customer needs. With this structure, JVC aims to thoroughly improve workflow and
efficiency while targeting autonomous management and maximum profitability. The Company aims to improve
profitability in professional electronics operations by increasing efficiency by integrating divisions. To promote
marketing strategies tailored to overseas regions, JVC will launch an Americas Company, Europe Company and Asia
& Middle East Company. We are examining developments in China while monitoring market trends.
On introducing the “Company-in-Company” system, we divided the Research and Development Division into
the Corporate Laboratory and Company Laboratories. By enhancing the flow of research and development results
into business, we plan to increase profitability. Engineers, formerly assigned to divisions by product line, now
develop products in Company Laboratories. The Corporate Laboratory focuses on medium- and long-term
research and development projects that share common themes in all companies.
While reorganizing to enhance digital and networking products, JVC is strengthening overseas production
D-VHS
Sales
¥5.0 billion
(+3.0 billion)
Digital
Still Camera
+ Printer
Sales
¥8.0 billion
(+4.0 billion)
Optical
Wireless LAN
+ Network
Camera
Sales
¥4.0 billion
(+3.0 billion)
“VIL”
PWB
Sales
¥14.0 billion
(+5.0 billion)