Konosuke Matsushita Museum / Konosuke Matsushita's business perspective 1
The exterior of the museum building emulates the exterior of the Panasonic headquarters building constructed in 1933. The museum was opened in 1968 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of Matsushita Electric Housewares Manufacturing Works (now Panasonic). The Konosuke Matsushita Museum traces the historical development of Japan's household appliances industry. (For more information, see the January 2010 issue of the PR magazine pla-topia.) http://panasonic.co.jp/history/museum/
There will always be an economic cycle. This was no exception for Panasonic and 1964 was quite a difficult period for the company. It convened a conference with presidents of all sales companies and distributors across Japan. After listening to various opinions of participants , Konosuke said, "After all it is our side that has been wrong. Let's work hard together from now on."Konosuke presented each participant with a piece of calligraphy proclaiming " C0-existence and Co-prosperity" as a manifestation of his deepest wish. This episode was broadcasted by NHK.
