The PC Industry's Global Division of Labor and Evolving Value Chain

The PC industry has come to play a vital role in global industrial and economic development. Over the years, the industry has developed a robust value chain and a precise division of labor. The leading international PC vendors' decisions as to how to position themselves within the global PC value chain are influenced by the way the industry has evolved, and by the changes in the competitive environment. This report examines the development of the global PC industry and the changes in its structure, with the aim of clarifying the process of globalization in key value chain activities, including R&D and production.