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Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc.: Designing a Supply Chain Network
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Reference: DARDEN-OM-1406-E
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Number of pages: 14
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Publication Date: Aug 30, 2010
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Fecha de edición: Mar 28, 2013
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Source: Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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Type of Document: Case
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Industry Setting: Manufacturing
Description
Supply chain network design choices and the challenges in implementing and understanding how alternatives influence firm performance are key management skills that can be applied to the case of a global company, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (K&S), and its expansion strategy. Suitable for the MBA, EMBA, GMBA, and executive education programs, the case explores the decision to expand the company’s tool bonding capacity in order to manage its growth. The question becomes whether to grow current operations in Yokneam Israel or seek alternative sites. And if it was decided to seek a location outside of Israel, where exactly should the company go?