An alternative: Wireless Becomes Kind of Semiconductor Demand
China Outlook Consulting analysts have completed research of Bluetooth and GPS product development which unveils continuous market demand not only for handsets and computer products, but also for many emerging sectors. COC analysts integrate the in-house research findings and the 3rd party research in this piece of marketing intelligence. You can have one snapshot of wireless semiconductor demand, such as Bluetooth, GPS, WiFi, RF module, and USB controllers. (more...)
Watch Customer Base Evolution in China
China Outlook Consulting analysts track merging and acquisition trends in consumer electronics manufacturers. We have seen leading Chinese TV manufacturers move to white goods electric appliances (washing machine and refrigerators etc) through merging and acquisition (M&A) and extend their in-house R&D and production facilities. Since this impacts purchasing decisions for MCU and power components, COC analysts advise semiconductor and component suppliers to watch this evolution so that you can extend your product marketing strategies to these new decision makers.(more...)
Component Malls: Windows into Supply and Demand
Component malls are unique in China. Thousands component dealers and component factory outlets are often packed into one building. Each unit may take anywhere from 50 square feet up to 500 square feet in which semi-conductors, passive components and interconnections are stocked for retail. Some of these sellers grow to become franchise distributors or independent distributors and move to modern office buildings, but they still keep counters in the malls that are windows into component demands. (more...)
Six Trends in China’s Distribution Business
China Outlook Consulting analysts have close connections with distributors that operate in China. With financial data now available for 1H07, COC analysts highlight the successful business models. Although the market continues to grow, the distribution business growth rate slowed down in 2007 in China. First, the overall electronics production growth was 18% in 1H07, below 20% for the first time in the last 7 years. Second, since leading distributors have now achieved a fairly large business size, they are now focusing on business quality, rather than revenue growth. (more...)
Strategies to Deal with Short Supply
A short supply of LCD panels has hobbled the LCD driver IC business. Many power semiconductor vendors have faced business declines since LCM or OEM/EMS companies could not source enough LCD panels for their manufacturing needs. However, China Outlook Consulting analysts tracked one successful LCD driver IC vendor which has had business growth in 2007 while its competitors are lagging behind.(more...)
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