Abstract
JSSPRM was established in 1985, ten years after Shogo Sakakura first introduced MOT to Japan in 1973 and about ten years later, the JSSPRM was established in 1985. Ten more years later, he organized this MOT Study Group with Dr. Akio Kameoka in October 1995. The Group meetings have been held almost every month for ten years since April 1996, and the 100th memorial meeting will be given in September 2006. The Group published in February 1998 a summary report of its research activities up to that time along with discussions under the title of "Toward Systematization of MOT for the Future". The present article reviews the historical background of the Group, summarizes the report mentioned above, discusses historical development of issues, and finally suggests future orientation of the Group. The most important issue for future MOT, is to prove its practical usefulness for the industry, with multifarious approaches in various fields. The next 100th meeting in September 2006, will include a panel discussion on "Development and Prospects of Practically Useful MOT".
