The analysis of competitive factors of integrated circuit industry in Taiwan - A case study of DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory)

The semiconductor Industry has been honored as "The Resource of Industry", which is also one of the great achievements as Industry Technology Upgrading Policy which has been implemented in Taiwan. Moreover, DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) has also been designated as "The Driver of Semiconductor Technology". Currently, more than half of new booming 8-inch wafer fabs in Taiwan are setting DRAM as their production focus. Its importance cannot be overemphasized. The main thrust of this research is to analyze the competitive factors from the viewpoint of market, technology, government policy, resources and supporting industry; in addition, to analyze its strength, weakness, opportunity, and threat (SWOT). With the help of questionnaires and expert interviews to weight the subfactors, if ultimate aim is to forecast the future trends as the basis of strategy planning for private enterprises and government.