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Case
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Reference no. 605-007-1
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Wilfred Dolfsma (Erasmus University Rotterdam-FEW); Jan van den Ende (Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University); Christian Pilon (Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University)
Published by: RSM Case Development Centre
Published in: 2005
Length: 14 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Product development; Complex products; Computer industry; Semiconductor industry; Organisation; Projects; Teams; Matrix organisation
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Abstract

ASML (Advanced Semiconductor Materials Lithography) is a world leader in the development and production of lithographic systems for the semiconductor industry. These systems are a critical element in computer chip manufacturing. This case discusses the way in which the development of such highly complex systems is organised at ASML. Given the nature of the products involved, the competitive pressure, as well as the speed of technological development, there is pressure to develop new products that meet the demands of customers. This is felt throughout the company. Would these pressures be ameliorated had ASML opted for a different organisational form?
Location:
The Netherlands
Industry:
Semiconductor
Size:
5,100 employees
Other setting(s):
2003
Teaching note
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Reference no. 605-007-8
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Wilfred Dolfsma (Erasmus University Rotterdam-FEW); Jan van den Ende (Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University); Christian Pilon (Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University)
Published by: RSM Case Development Centre
Published in: 2005
Length: 9 pages
Data source: Field research
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Abstract

ASML (Advanced Semiconductor Materials Lithography) is a world leader in the development and production of lithographic systems for the semiconductor industry. These systems are a critical element in computer chip manufacturing. This case discusses the way in which the development of such highly complex systems is organised at ASML. Given the nature of the products involved, the competitive pressure, as well as the speed of technological development, there is pressure to develop new products that meet the demands of customers. This is felt throughout the company. Would these pressures be ameliorated had ASML opted for a different organisational form?

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Location:
The Netherlands
Industry:
Semiconductor
Size:
5,100 employees
Other setting(s):
2003

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Teaching note
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Reference no. 605-007-8
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Wilfred Dolfsma (Erasmus University Rotterdam-FEW); Jan van den Ende (Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University); Christian Pilon (Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University)
Published by: RSM Case Development Centre
Published in: 2005
Length: 9 pages
Data source: Field research
View full details