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Global MeetingTo strengthen cooperation between the Group’s R&D sites worldwide,in 2012 Akebono began holding meetings of developersfrom locations around the globe. In fiscal 2013, such meetingswere entitled Global Meetings of Developers from Six Blocks, asthe Company invited the leaders of development sections from sixcountries: Japan, France, the United States, China, Thailand andIndonesia. The meetings were convened on four occasions at sitesin France, Japan and China. Also, evaluation departments at sitesworldwide hold monthly meetings via teleconferencing to helpprovide even better products to markets worldwide.In addition to the abovementioned meetings, in fiscal 2013 weheld a number of other gatherings, including the Global QualityMeeting (September 2013) and Global Purchasing StrategyMeeting (October 2013), to which we invited leaders of qualityassurance and purchasing sections, respectively. Moreover, we heldthe Global Safety Meeting (July 2013) for those in charge of safetyat bases all around the world. In these ways, we are sharing ourchallenges and strategies on a global basis. Bilateral Study Sessions in Thailand, Indonesia and ChinaIn 2012, Akebono began holding bilateral study sessions involvingmultiple production sites so that associates can be inspired by oneanother’s initiatives. Four such study sessions, co-hosted byAkebono Brake (Thailand) Co., Ltd., PT. Akebono Brake AstraIndonesia (AAIJ) and Akebono Corporation (Suzhou), were held infiscal 2013. By discussing common issues that confronted them inthe course of manufacturing the same items, associates who participatedin these sessions were able to learn from each other’sbest practices, thereby enhancing the level of manufacturing skills.With Our AssociatesNurturing Human Resources to Enhance Corporate Value as a Global CompanyAiming to enhance its corporate value, Akebono is striving to develop a stronger workforce withan emphasis on respecting each associate’s values and personality.Basic Human Resources PolicyTo provide opportunities to all associates and to supportthem so that they can share in the Company’s successes.Akebono believes that the most important factor that guides acompany to success is human talent (our associates). Guided bythat belief, we adopted a basic human resource policy that states“each associate must be given the opportunity to exert their abilitiesand be continuously supported to share their successes withthe Company.” We are striving to build our long-term global personnelpolicy as well as to facilitate associates’ ability to establishtheir individuality and foster mutual respect and trust.Moreover, we are reinforcing human rights education andenlightenment to support the achievement of an organization withabundant diversity and creativity.In-House Education and OrganizationalDevelopment Aimed at Nurturing GloballyCapable Human ResourcesIn fiscal 2011, Akebono introduced the Akebono Starter Book, astandard educational package for use at all its locations worldwideby newly recruited associates. The book allows these associates toquickly familiarize themselves with Akebono’s corporate culturewhile enhancing the content of the Group’s educational programs. Overseas Training Plan for Younger AssociatesSince 2001, Akebono has encouraged younger associates to participatein the “Overseas Training Plan,” which stations them overseasin their early years with Akebono. To date, approximately 200associates have participated in this training plan. Utilizing theknowledge afforded by their exposure to diverse cultures, many ofthese associates are now demonstrating greater capabilities in dailyoperations and thus developing successful careers. Global Leadership ForumIn August 2013, a Global Leadership Forum was held at theAi-Village global training center, welcoming associates who leadoperations at Akebono’s overseas locations worldwide. With 18participants, the forum ended with the drawing up of concretesuggestions for how to achieve Global 30 and how to secureresponsiveness to Global Platform Systems.In fiscal 2013, Akebono held a “Junior Global LeadershipForum” for the first time, with 22 younger associates attending.Voice of ParticipantsNaomi Abo, (Material Purchasing Section,) PurchasingDepartment, Purchasing Division (Joined fiscal 2011;dispatched to China from September 2013 to January 2014)I had a hard time in China until I came to understandlocal business practices, which I found totallydifferent from Japan’s social norms. I truly learned that knowledgeof local people’s perspectives and of the culture and history of thecountry where I reside is important and can be crucial factors in myday-to-day operations. Also, I was inspired by local associates whoacted proactively while maintaining independent mind-sets andassertive attitudes. Making full use of this experience, I will strive tobuild a successful career on the global stage.Open House EventTOPICSWe hold “Open House” days, providing the families of associateswith the opportunity to see where their family memberswork and to understand Akebono better. In fiscal 2013,such events were held at three domestic locations* andattended by a total of 107 people.Every Open House event offers programs organized byassociates that ensure that everyone, kids and adults alike,gets to know about Akebono in a fun way. In April 2014, asimilar event was held at Akebono Engineering Center (AEC),an R&D site in North America, under the title ”Bring YourKid‘s to Work Day.”* Ai-City headquarters,Akebono Brake IwatsukiManufacturing Co., Ltd. andAkebono Brake FukushimaManufacturing Co., Ltd.”Bring Your Kid‘sto Work Day” at AEC

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