In past years, the semiconductor industry had to overcome mismanagement of the supply chain inventory and economic uncertainties in order to ascend to a point where economic promise could be reached. Companies must begin to manage their rate of tool installations as well as develop strategies for future expansions.

iSuppli tracks these strategies for capacity and utilization, offers silicon wafer forecasts that are set against semiconductor inventory levels and offers research on the current pricing of semiconductor components, while also examining market and product expansion strategies.