About the Service
The Japanese Semiconductor Industry Service (JSIS) offers in-depth documentation, analysis, and interpretation of the Japanese semiconductor industry and its key manufacturers. The service is structured into three loose-leaf binders, continuously updated to reflect industry developments.
Key Features
- Detailed analysis of products, markets, and strategies of major Japanese semiconductor companies.
- Information on Japanese government, economy, and industrial policy.
- Tracking of production, inventory, shipments, exports, imports, and consumption.
- 10-year consumption forecasts for semiconductor categories.
- Analysis of consumer and industrial electronics end-user markets.
- Trends in CAD tools, plant automation, and strategic alliances.
- Monitoring of Japanese R&D projects and corporate spending in semiconductors, computers, and telecommunications.
- Periodic reports on patent applications and technical papers.
- Analysis of semiconductor technology trends and plant capacity.
- Profiles of major Japanese semiconductor companies, including their sales channels, financial structures, and product portfolios.
Service Structure
The service is divided into three volumes:
- Volume I - Markets: Covers industry history, production, consumption, market share, trade, end-use analysis, and distribution trends.
- Volume II - Technology and Government: Focuses on technology trends, strategic alliances, corporate and government R&D, industrial policy, and government initiatives like the INS program and Technopolis sites.
- Volume III - Companies: Provides detailed profiles of major Japanese semiconductor companies.
Dataquest's Role
Dataquest provides continuous industry coverage, an updated data base, and analyses of observed trends. The service aims to equip subscribers with data for making strategic decisions. Subscribers have access to research staff for inquiries and can request copies of materials and data.
