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- November 1987 (Revised March 1993)
- HBS Case Collection
Global Semiconductor Industry--1987
By: David B. Yoffie
Abstract
In 1987, the global semiconductor industry was coming out of the deepest recession in its 40 year history. The note examines the competitive dynamics of this industry over time, the nature of its technology, and the sources of competitive advantage. The role of buyer power and competitive interaction are explored in some depth.
Keywords
Financial Crisis; Globalization; Crisis Management; Consumer Behavior; Competitive Strategy; Competitive Advantage; Technology; Semiconductor Industry
Citation
Yoffie, David B. "Global Semiconductor Industry--1987." Harvard Business School Background Note 388-052, November 1987. (Revised March 1993.)