Abstract:Supply chains have received considerable interest from businesses and academic communities in recent years. It is especially an issue of substantial importance in an industry such as semiconductor manufacturing which possesses a uniquely vertical integrated structure and demands costeffective and timely flow of production and information. There are four major segments in the semiconductor industry and its supply chain: design, fabrication (fab), packaging and testing, and support. This article attempts to prov… Show more
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