An Industry Analysis of the Rare Earth Materials

• Main Authors: Liao, Yu-Sheng, 廖佑笙
• Other Authors: Shyu, Joseph Z.
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2011
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/27304545264149423008

碩士 === 國立交通大學 === 科技管理研究所 === 99 === This thesis reports on a strategic assessment for the rare earth materials industry. A portfolio model is used to assess the strategic positioning entailing a 2-dimensional analysis, containing market s-curve (vertical axis) and the value chain (horizontal axis). Three research methods used for data collection are literature review, expert interview, and general survey, respectively. Furthermore, this thesis offers advice on global strategy and suggestions for Taiwanese firms about how to play a role in the value chain of rare earth materials industry. Research results reveal that the rare earth materials industry is positioned at the burgeoning phase of the market s-curve, and also at the research and development area of the value chain. The future prospects should be more toward at the position of the manufacturing phase, and base on the research and development results to move forward to the market applications phase. Evaluating the Industrial Innovation Requirements and Policy Tools leads to a conclusion that the most critical categories of policy instruments are ―National capabilities of research‖,―Supports from upstream firms‖,―Technical cooperation within the industry‖, ―Government policies on the industry‖, ―Specialized research insitutions‖, ―Research units which are able to integrate‖, ―Ability to explore new materials applications‖, ―Global market competitions‖, ―Diverse-needs markets‖, ―Stability of supplies(including price fluctuations)‖, ―Specialized researchers‖, ―Innovative R&D management‖, and ―Research budget‖. The corresponding policy instruments in support of developing IIRs are provided in the conclusion part of this thesis.