In the post-industrial era, globalization and efficient management have given everyone a deep understanding of the 80/20 rule. Each of us understands that 80% of the added value may come from the contribution of 20% of the elite.
Taiwanese companies have been adding more and more independent directors to their boards and increasing the overall level of board independence during recent years. Is this contributing to the overall effectiveness of board oversight and performance of Taiwanese companies? Or are these independent directors reticent to challenge management over fear of losing their board position?
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) announced solid second-quarter 2022 financial results on August 2, but its forecast for the third quarter was slightly below Wall Street’s estimate, reflecting conservatism amid uncertainties as the OEMs continue to adjust inventories.
Taiwan-based network device makers are optimistic about their business prospects for the second half of 2022 and beyond, thanks to clear order visibility through the second half of 2023, according to industry sources.
Taiwan-based IC test interface specialists, such as Chunghwa Precision Test Tech (CHPT) and Sigurd Microelectronics, have seen their diversification efforts bear fruit as their operations are poised to be less affected by weakness in consumer electronics demand in the third quarter, according to industry sources.
LCD panel makers have been cutting production, but their output still exceeds demand from TV brand vendors who have downward adjusted their panel procurement plans amid weakening end-market demand, according to industry sources.
In an era when the consumer experience is paramount, AIoT has become the first choice for companies to create services tailored for their consumers. Faced with rapid changes in demand of the consumer market, the global manufacturing industry is making large strides toward Industry 4.0; and AIoT is an important solution for smart manufacturing. Although research institutions define smart manufacturing differently, their definitions all note that it must be able to meet customer requirements, generate optimal decisions, and improve financial investment, reduce the inventory, and enhance contingency management capabilities. Only then can it help to enhance overall competitiveness and lay a solid foundation for the long-term development of companies.
SK Hynix has announced the development of its 238-layer 4D NAND flash memory, with shipments of 512Gb triple-level cell (TLC) chip samples already kicking off.
Although global demand for entry-level and mid-range smartphones tends to decline, Sony expects demand for CMOS image sensors (CIS) used in high-end smartphones to remain robust in 2022, according to industry sources.