| I. Vertical Keiretsu | |
| 1. Production Keiretsu | Part Suppliers - Mftr (See Diagram: Part Suppliers - Mftr for a Typical Automaker.) |
| 2. Distribution Keiretsu (See Marketing/Distribution.) | Mftr - Wholesalers - Retailers (antena shops) |
| 3. The Leading Vertical Keiretu | (Horizontal) Keiretu ties |
| Toyota Keiretu | Member of the Mitui Group, but very independent |
| Honda Keiretu | Officially none, but close to Tokyo-Mitubishi Bank |
| Matushita Keiretu | Officially none, but freindly with Mitui |
| Sony Keiretu | Officially none, but close to Sumitomo |
| Hitachi Keiretu | Member of Fuyo, Sanwa, and DKB Groups, but with a strongly independent stance |
| San'yo Keiretu | |
| Daiei Keiretu | |
| Itou-Youka Dou Keiretu | |
| etc. |