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8 April 2021 02:00

Evolving R&D: Encouraging Independent Engineering Projects Yamaha Motor Newsletter (Apr. 8, 2021 No. 86)

Within Yamaha Motor’s R&D departments exists an in-house initiative called “Evolving R&D,” commonly referred to internally as the “5% Rule.” Aimed at encouraging our engineers to think more independently toward our Monozukuri, this initiative allows engineers to spend 5% of their working hours on their own research projects.
By applying themselves to their own R&D endeavors