Based on first-hand experience transferring technology between Japanese and other counties, this book offers information, advice, and methods for successful transfer of technology and the skills to use it. It covers skill transfer, production management, and manufacturing company classification with new surveys of changing Japanese company views on benefits and needs of transfer. It also includes case studies of transfers in the ship building and food equipment industries. The authors provide a sound understanding of the breadth of issues involve, arming manufacturing engineers with the skills they need for successful skills and technology transfers.