Semiconductor & Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
Competitive Landscape
The industry depends highly on demand from the computer industry and makers of telecommunications products such as cell phones, which can vary sharply from year to year. Companies can be successful producing standard parts at low cost or by producing highly specialized components. Small companies can compete effectively with large ones by producing specialized products or developing new applications. Technological expertise is extremely important.
Opportunities
New Demand - Demand for semiconductors and other electronic components is expected to grow as the middle class expands in emerging economies around the globe. Although demand for...
Business Challenges
Demand Linked to Cyclical Computer Manufacture - Demand for electronic components depends directly on demand for computers and similar electronic devices. US production of computer and electronic products tends to rise and...