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Working across the semiconductor industry, we help our clients transform and grow. In the last five years, we have served eight of the ten largest companies in the semiconductor value chain. We work with fabless, foundry, integrated device manufacturers; electronic design automation and capital equipment makers; test and assembly companies; and distributors.

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McKinsey on Semiconductors

Number 2
Autumn 2012
Two themes are reshaping the Semiconductors industry: the need for sustainable growth and mobile technology.

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