Quality management practice in semiconductor manufacturing industries - Empirical studies in Taiwan

Semiconductor manufacturing is in the spotlight of the global manufacturing industries. Quality management is strategically and tactically important for gaining a competitive advantage. Since Taiwan's semiconductor industry is one of the major suppliers of global semiconductor products, its quality management practice bas a global impact. This research was conducted based on a proven measurement instrument for quality management practices including eight critical factors and 63 measuring items. Data were analyzed with respect to their reliability, mean rank, consistency, and correlation. Analysis results revealed insights into managers' perception of quality management practices in the semiconductor industries.