A reprint was announced for “In-Depth Study of the Consulting Industry, 9th Edition,” a long-selling title with cumulative sales exceeding 250,000 copies. Since its release, it has appeared on PIVOT and ranked No. 1 at the University of Tokyo Co-op Hongo Book Department and Junkudo Bookstore Ikebukuro Main Store.
This is the latest edition of “In-Depth Study of the Consulting Industry, 9th Edition,” published by Sangakusha, and is a long-selling title with cumulative sales exceeding 250,000 copies. The publisher announced that a reprint had been decided, and reported that the revised edition covers structural changes in the consulting industry in the age of AI, careers and interview preparation.
The announcement highlighted author Watanabe Hidekazu (渡辺秀和)'s appearance on the business video media outlet PIVOT since the book's release, where he explained the latest developments, skills required in the age of AI, Japanese growth firms, FDE-type consulting and a wide range of other topics. He was also reported to have appeared on Bungeishunju PLUS, MEICARI and TBS Radio.
The book was reported to have ranked No. 1 in the employment and public service category at the University of Tokyo Co-op Hongo Book Department and No. 1 in the social sciences category in the weekly rankings at Junkudo Bookstore Ikebukuro Main Store. These results were described as evidence of support from students preparing for job searches and business professionals.
The book information includes the title, authors, publisher, release date, format, number of pages, list price and ISBN. The author biographies provide detailed career histories for Watanabe Hidekazu (渡辺秀和) and Yamakoshi Rio (山越理央). In particular, Watanabe's track record in supporting career changes into consulting and job searches was emphasized, while the authors' comments discuss views on the essence and future of consulting in the age of generative AI.