In this highly competitive industry, besieged by the rapid pace of
technological innovations, the ability to anticipate new competitive
product introductions and marketing strategies is particularly
important... and spells the difference between success and failure. The
report is designed to provide the semiconductor industry executives with
strategically significant competitor information, analysis and insight,
critical to the development and implementation of effective marketing
and R&D programs. The study’s major
objectives include: to establish a comprehensive, factual,
annually-updated and cost-effective information base on performance,
capabilities, goals and strategies of the world’s
leading semiconductor companies; to help current suppliers realistically
assess their financial, marketing and technological capabilities vis-à-vis
leading competitors; to assist potential market entrants in evaluating
prospective acquisitions and joint venture candidates; and to complement
organizations’ internal competitor information
gathering efforts by providing strategic analysis, data interpretation
and insight.
The study provides a concise strategic overview of the worldwide
semiconductor market, including the 2006-2011 sales forecast for major
geographic regions, market segments and product categories. In addition,
a review of the U.S. and international demographic, social, economic,
technological and regulatory trends with potentially significant impact
on the semiconductor market during the next five years is included. For
each of the TOP 10 company, the report provides Executive Summary;
Business Organization; Senior Management; Facilities and Employees;
Technological Know-How; Product Portfolio Analysis; Marketing Tactics;
Financial Analysis; R&D Expenditures and Major Programs; Collaborative
Arrangements; and Strategic Direction.
Key Topics Covered:
For each of theTop 10 companies, the report will provide an
approximately 65-page strategic analysis, including the following
information: