Author(s): Sha, DY (Sha, D. Y.); Chen, PK (Chen, P. K.); Chen, YH (Chen, Yung-Hsin) Title: The strategic fit of supply chain integration in the TFT-LCD industry
Source: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL, 13 (5): 339-342 2008
Language: English Document Type: Article
Author Keywords: supply chain managment; integration; Taiwan
Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to identify what kind of supply chain integration strategies can support TFT-LCD manufacturers seeking to break through the cost constraints and complex co-operation relationships between manufacturers, suppliers and set plants/distributors, and further satisfy the market requirements in terms of cost, quality
delivery, and flexibility.
Design/methodology/approach - The paper encompasses in-depth interviews with 20 TFT- LCD industry executives in three of the largest Taiwan TFT-LCD manufacturing firms.
Findings - Several different supply chain integration strategies have been identified for operational-level improvement of TFT-LCD manufacturing, including direct or indirect investment in suppliers; "made in-house" and "made by resident suppliers" arrangements,
"quasi-cluster" formation, and new module assembly line set-up at set plant.
Research limitations/implications - This study involves only three multinational corporations of Taiwanese origin.
Practical implications - Based on the analysis of the TFT-LCD supply chain structure, the strategic fit of supply chain integration leads to the improvement of TFT-LCD manufacturers' capability to satisfy customer requirements and then attain competitive advantage. Their experience provides guidance for other hi-tech industries.
Originality/value - The paper provides insights into the strategic formulation of supply chain integration in the real world of the TFT-LCD industry and identifies directions for further empirical research.
Addresses: [Sha, D. Y.] Chung Hua Univ, Dept Ind Engn & Syst Management, Hsinchu, Taiwan; [Chen, P. K.] Natl Chiao Tung Univ, Coll Management, Dept Ind Engn &
Management, Hsinchu, Taiwan; Asia Univ, Dept Business Adm, Taichung, Taiwan
Reprint Address: Sha, DY, Chung Hua Univ, Dept Ind Engn & Syst Management, Hsinchu, Taiwan.
E-mail Address: yjsha@mail.nctu.cdu.tw
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Publisher: EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LIMITED
Publisher Address: HOWARD HOUSE, WAGON LANE, BINGLEY BD16 1WA, W YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND
ISSN: 1359-8546
DOI: 10.1108/13598540810894915
29-char Source Abbrev.: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAG ISO Source Abbrev.: Supply Chain Manag.
Source Item Page Count: 4
Subject Category: Business; Management ISI Document Delivery No.: 350TQ
