e-Service enhancement priority matrix: the case of an IC foundry company

  • Authors:

  • Chun-Cho Chen;Ching-Sung Wu;Rebecca Chung-Fern Wu

  • Affiliations:

  • Corporate Development, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Hsin Chu, Taiwan;Department of International Business, College of Management, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan;Department of Accounting, College of Management, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan

  • Venue:
  • Information and Management
  • Year:
  • 2006

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Abstract

This is a case study of the use of electronic service (e-Service) at the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. We discuss the approach used in evolving an e-Service business model and propose a conceptual framework for identifying its key service attributes. In order to formulate an enhancement method, we conducted a customer survey; customer segmentation was identified and an e-Service enhancement priority matrix for defining the management of customer relations was developed as a way of prioritizing improvements.The e-Service enhancement priority matrix included service attributes identified as leveragable strength, high-priority improvement, low-priority improvement, and maintenance of customer relations. In analyzing the priority matrix, the correlation of system performance with overall e-Service satisfaction was relatively low, whereas the accuracy of logistics information, platform functionality, and e-Service scope had a much higher correlation. Based on this analysis, enhancement priorities were identified.While both integrated device manufacturers and design houses recognize the importance of e-Service, the firms showed a lower awareness of these new services. This indicated that such types of e-Service should be promoted.