Abstract
The PC industry has come to play a vital role in global industrial and economic development. Over the years, the industry has developed a robust value chain and a precise division of labor. The leading international PC vendors' decisions as to how to position themselves within the global PC value chain are influenced by the way the industry has evolved, and by the changes in the competitive environment. This report examines the development of the global PC industry and the changes in its structure, with the aim of clarifying the process of globalization in key value chain activities, including R&D and production.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
- 1. Division of Labor and Value Chain in the Global PC Industry
- 1.1 Leading International PC Vendors' Value Activities
- 1.2 Internationalization of R&D and Production in the PC Industry
- 1.3 Changes in Leading PC Firms' R&D and Production Facility Distribution
- 2. Industry Structure and Profitability
- 2.1 Changes in PC Industry Structure
- 2.2 Leading Players' Earnings Performance
- 2.2.1 IC Suppliers
- 2.2.2 Software Firms
- 3. MIC Perspective
