Lite-On of Taiwan: Towards A Leading Global Technology Corporation
By Tang Hung Kei and Chung Sang Pok
Publisher Ref No:
ABCC-2003-003
Pub/Rev Date:
2003
Industry:
Computers & Electronics
Case Length:
19 pages
Teaching Note Ref:
-
Teaching Note:
-
Organisation:
Lite-On Technology Corporation
Period Covered:
2000 - 2003
Country:
Taiwan
Level:
Undergraduate/ Postgraduate
Publisher:
The Asian Business Case Centre, Nanyang Technological University
Abstract
This case study traces the development of Taiwan's first listed electronics company Lite-On Technology Corporation during the period 2000 to 2002. Established in 1975, the founders saw the growth potential in the global PC market and decided to expand into the PC peripheral products market in the late 70's. The strategy of riding on the wave of rapid global PC growth had paid off. Lite-On has become one of the most prominent Taiwanese semiconductor and information technology (IT) firms in terms of revenue and world market share of its key products.
Teaching Objectives
To evaluate the critical success factors for the growth and development of a Taiwanese technology company in the context of its social and economic environment.
To discuss the long term strategic planning that Lite-On may undertake to fufill its vision in the next 5 to 10 years in the light of Internet revolution, technology convergence and the many business opportunities in China.
Issues: Value-Chain Analysis, Investment to China, Corporate Strategy