Taiwan United Microelectronics Corp (UMC), one of the leading semiconductor foundries in the world has increased dramatically over the past 16 years. UMC pursuing a strategy of vertical disintegration as part of the vision of becoming chairman of UMC in the "pure-play" foundry. This case is of major technological and competitive forces affecting the industry and looks at UMC restructuring through the eyes of the Chairman. Provides sufficient detail to engage the class in a discussion on the merits of vertical disintegration UMC strategy and possible pitfalls of this approach in the future. "Hide
by Anthony S. Frost, Terence Tsai, Borshiuan Cheng, Changhui Zhou Source: Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation 12 pages. Publication Date: April 7, 1999. Prod. # 98M017-PDF-ENG
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