Japan electronics suppliers withheld parts from U.S. industry, GAO finds
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The US General Accounting Office (GAO) releases its report that supports allegations by US electronics companies complaining about Japanese suppliers that discriminate against them, withholding critical parts. When this happens, the companies say, the same parts are available to Japanese companies. The GAO's report indicates that 22 of 59 US companies questioned give specific examples of rejected orders or delayed deliveries. Products or parts that are withheld or delayed include semiconductor manufacturing devices, such as optical steppers, and computer parts, such as screens or memories. Many US companies, however, do not experience these sorts of problems, and many say they do not believe that such withholding practices violate US law. Many say that the US should make it a national policy to minimize US dependence on Japan in areas that involve critical technologies. Japanese suppliers interviewed by the GAO deny that they do anything wrong.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1991
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Chip-making pioneer in U.S. found grief in Seiko joint venture; Micro Power's John Hall says his loss of the firm shows dangers in Japanese deals; charges of poor management
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US semiconductor industry executive John Hall, formerly of Micro Power Systems Inc, a joint venture with Seiko, will settle with the Japanese company over what he believes was a wrongful termination. Seiko, a partner in Micro Power, will pay Hall a fraction of the $110 million that he sought. Some consider Hall's experience a cautionary tale about doing business with high-tech foreign companies. Others believe that Hall mismanaged Micro Power and deserved the ouster. Hall says problems in the relationship with Seiko began in 1986, 15 years after he started the company. He wanted to go public with the company; Seiko balked at the idea and fired him. Hall spent the next three years and his own money fighting the termination. Hall's advice to potential entrepreneurs is to be mindful of differing personalities when lining up investors. If one cannot get along with potential partners, find others.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1990
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