Industry
Samsung Electronics steps up chip materials, parts and equipment ecosystem drive
Samsung Electronics is shifting the focus of its semiconductor lead strategy toward the domestic materials, parts and equipment ecosystem, citing the need to upgrade upstream industries to sustain manufacturing leadership. The company is pressing ahead with large-scale capacity expansion while tightening ties with suppliers and expanding support such as patterned wafers and broader process data sharing. Industry and brokerage reports cite efforts to diversify customers and strengthen supply chains as global competition intensifies.