Abstract
In recent severe management situations，TQM methods have capability for enhancing strategic elements. Many planning tools for TQM implementation have been cultivated, such as “ Seven Tools for strategic planning ” and “ Seven Tools for new product planning ” etc. However, many Japanese companies are required to accelerate more innovativeness for the sake of gaining competitive advantage or only one strategic position. Therefore we insist on clarifying and adding “ Seven Tools for Managing Innovation ” to TQM. They are as follows.
（1） Innovation Map
（2） Core Competence Analysis
（3） PPM for Technologies Accumulation
（4） Concurrence Review Chart
（5） Cluster and Cross Sectoral Systems of Innovation Map (Private Sector, Public Sector and Laboratorial Sector
（6） R&D and innovator Man Power Map
（7） Business Model Map designing with Value Chain (VC)
