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Information Technology Case Study

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THE ATENEO GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

FINALS – IT Intervention

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Larry C. Sagum

11/9/2015

Section R21
Mennen M. Aracid, MBA

Table of Contents

Contents Page 1. Brief Description of the IT Intervention ………….…………………………………….2

2. Background of the Problem...…………………………………………………………..2

3. Identification of the Success Metrics…..………………………………………………7

4. Benefits and Impact ……..………………………………………………………………8

5. Methodology …………………………………………………………………………….10

6. Identification of ROI………………………………………………………………….….13

I. Brief Description of the IT Intervention Implementation of electronic computer integrated management system and consolidated transaction at front of line stations that includes wafer …show more content…

John Stone, “Who is Amkor ?,” Amkor Technology, Inc. Investor Presentation, September 2014, p. 3
Amkor Technology is recognized as a leader in this industry and is equipped the most advances packaging and test technologies. It has high investment in research and development. Demonstrable forward momentum in a dynamic industry, providing support for fastest growing markets and growing faster than the industry. Amkor’s technology is helping change the world building components which are thinner, more power efficient and lesser cost.
Amkor Technology Philippines, one of its manufacturing facility maintains a long term strategic vision through quality, leading edge technology, assurance of supply, and cost thru competitive pricing and efficient operations. The global semiconductor market has been experiencing a stimulating growth in recent times because of the advancement in technology, emergences of mobile devices and consumer electronics, and a new application areas are further expected such as the in the field of automotive where more and more integrated circuits are being installed as the industry migrates from analog to digital. Although intense competition, pricing pressure and product life cycle and cost hamper the growth of semiconductor market, it is anticipated that the global semiconductor market will sustain positive growth in the coming years. …show more content…

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