AI Supply Chain Revolution:TSMC Japan & The Hidden Power of Semiconductor Ecosystem
TSMC’s 25-Year Journey in Japan: TSMC Japan & The Hidden Power of Semiconductor Ecosystem The Monozukuri Taro channel recently invited Mr. Onodera, President of TSMC Japan, to share the company’s story in Japan. TSMC is the world’s largest dedicated semiconductor foundry. It does not design or sell its own chips; instead, it focuses exclusively on manufacturing for its customers. Since its founding in 1987, this business model has fundamentally reshaped the global semiconductor industry. TSMC’s presence in Japan began in 1997 with a small office. Nearly three decades later, it has built a comprehensive footprint spanning manufacturing, design, R&D, and upstream supply chains. The company works closely with Japan’s world-class materials and equipment sectors, forming a tightly integrated and mutually reinforcing ecosystem. japan-forward.com japantimes.co.jp Image Caption: A panoramic and aerial view of TSMC’s Kumamoto fab (JASM). The first plant is already in mass production ...