Mitsubishi Chemical Techno-Research responds to a request submitted by a client with a preliminary study. Once the gist of the issue has been clearly defined, meetings are held to select the most effective method of research, the study is designed, and a contract signed. Based on the study design, numerous course corrections are conducted during reporting of the study and finally, a report is compiled containing the most necessary data. Through conducting an interim report, the client can more clearly indicate the most desired direction of the study and the study gist, and it is thereby possible to derive results in line with business strategy.