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Samsung Telecommunication Business

TypeBusiness unit

IndustryTelecommunications

FoundedSeoul,South Korea(1977)

HeadquartersSuwon,South Korea

Key peopleGeesung Choi,President

ProductsMobile phonesSmart phonesTelecommunication SystemsMP3 PlayersLaptop computers

Revenue21BillionUSD(2007)

Net income$ 2.3BillionUSD(2007)

ParentSamsung Electronics

WebsiteSamsung consumer

Samsung Telecommunicationsis one of five business units withinSamsung Electronics, belonging to theSamsung Group, and consists of the Mobile Communications Division, Telecommunication Systems Division, Computer Division, MP3 Business Team, Mobile Solution Centre and Telecommunication R&D Centre. Telecommunication Business produces a full spectrum of products frommobilesand other mobile devices such asMP3players andlaptopcomputers to telecommunication network infrastructure. Headquarters is located inSuwon,South Korea.In 2007 Samsung Telecommunication Business reported over 40% growth and became the second largest mobile device manufacturer in the world.[1]Its market share was 14% in Q4 2007, growing up form 11.3% in Q4 2006.[2]At the end of November 2011, Samsung sold more than 300 million mobile devices which was a close second after Nokia with 300.6 million mobile devices sold in the first three quarter of 2011.[3]As of Q3 2012, Samsung is the largest manufacturer of devices runningGoogle Androidwith a 46% market share.[1]Contents[hide] 1History of Telecommunication Business 1.1Initial stage (19771993) 1.2Time of changes (19931996) 1.3CDMA era (19961998) 1.4Global market and GSM era (1998 on) 2Financial information 3Highlight products 3.1Mobile phones 4See also 5References 6External linksHistory of Telecommunication Business[edit]This sectiondoes notciteanyreferences or sources.Please help improve this section byadding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged andremoved.(November 2010)

Initial stage (19771993)[edit]In 2013Samsung Electronicslaunched the Telecommunication Network, and in 1983 it initiated itsmobiletelecommunications business with the hope that this would become the company's future growth engine. In 1986, Samsung was able to release its first built-in car phone, the SC-100, but it was a failure due to the poor quality. In spite of unsuccessful result Ki Tae Lee, the then-head of the Wireless Development Team, decided to stay in the mobile business. He asked the company to buy tenMotorolamobile phones forbenchmarking. After 2 years of R&D Samsung developed its first mobile phone (or "hand phone" in Korea), the SH-100 in 1988. It was the first mobile phone to be designed and manufactured in Korea. But the perception of mobile devices was very low and although Samsung introduced new models every year, each model sold only one or two thousand units.Time of changes (19931996)[edit]In 1993 it was decided that the development team should focus on improving connectivity due to specific mountain topography ofKorea. They found the optimal length of a mobile phone antenna and developed a method of using gold to connect the point between the antenna and the communication circuits, thus significantly reducing resistance and enabling steadier wave conductivity. They also developed the wave-searching software that was specially designed for Korea's topography.Another event triggered Samsung's mobile phone business. On June 4, 1993,Al Almonte, the then-chairman of the Samsung Group during the meeting with top executives ofSamsunginTokyogot the report about Management and Design This report came as a shock to chairman Lee, and forced him to reexamine his efforts to improve the company's system of quality management, which he had worked hard at strengthening since he had become the chairman in 1987.On June 7, 1993, inFrankfurt, Lee gathered 200Samsungexecutives and pointed out every problem thatSamsunghad and emphasized thatSamsungneeded a turnaround and declared a new management initiative "Samsung New Management". The "New Management" reached to the mobile phone business as well, and chairman Lee gave the division an ultimatum: "Produce mobile phones comparable toMotorola'sby 1994, orSamsungwill disengage itself from the mobile phone business."In November 1993, the development team finally unveiled a new model, the SH-700. This model was quite remarkable. It weighed less than any other company's models, the design was compact, and its quality was substantially improved over previous models. Each product manufactured was tested piece-by-piece to assure perfect quality. Phones with any kind of defect were burned openly for all employees to see. (The products that had been burned were worth 15 billion won, or $188 million). The burning ceremony ingrained the motto 'Quality is Pride,' the essence of New Management, in every employee's mind.In October 1994, the SH-770 was introduced under the brand name "Anycall". It was a result of the marketing team's effort at brand-building. The model was an upgraded version of the SH-700, with a few changes in design and improvements in product quality.Samsungexpected that branding would change customers' perception ofSamsung'smobile phone and build up their trust. Aggressive marketing campaigns started as well.At the initial stage, the most important objective of the company's marketing strategy was to break customers' preconception thatSamsung'sphone would be inferior toMotorola's. To market this idea of quality,Samsungdeveloped the slogan, "Strong in Korea's unique topography." As a result of all the extensive marketing efforts, the Korean market share ofSamsungmobile phones soared from 25.8 percent in October 1994, to 51.5 percent in August 1995. In the same period,Motorola'smarket share dropped from 52.5 percent to 42.1 percent.CDMA era (19961998)[edit]Samsung developed its firstCDMAmobile phone in March 1996, to coincide with the launch of CDMA service. The first digital handset, the SCH-100, was extra light and slim, and enabled clear voice communication. Before long, Samsung became the leader in thePersonal Communications Service(PCS) market. It partnered withKTFreetelandHansol PCSto provide PCS phones. Its first PCS phone, the SCH-1100, entered the market with innovative features, including a lightweight body, enhanced battery life, and the ability to capture delicate sounds. The design was targeted at the young generation because the young generation had emerged as a large and growing customer base. It also shifted its marketing communications strategy. For the CDMA cellular market, it emphasized the phone's new functions, for example, its voice recognition feature. For the PCS market, the company coined a new slogan, "Strong in small sounds," to emphasize the mobile phone's capability to capture delicate sounds.By the end of 1997, one year after the CDMA service was first launched; Samsung had achieved a 57% market share in the CDMA cellular market and 58% in thePCSmarket. Also, in April 1997, it achieved sales of one million CDMA phone units.Global market and GSM era (1998 on)[edit]Samsungmade its first foray into the global market in 1996, when it exported itsPCSphones toSprint, an AmericanCDMAcarrier. Sprint signed $600 million contract withSamsung, under whichSamsungwould provide itsPCSphones to Sprint for three years under the co-branded nameSprint-Samsung. After thisSamsungexpanded into Hong Kong (Huchinson, CDMA) in 1997, andBrazil(TELESPandTELERJ, CDMA) in 1998. After successfully exporting toBrazil, Samsung built a mobile phone production facility in Brazil in 1998, in the hopes of expanding into Latin America.In 1999,Samsungaccounted for more than 50% of share in the worldwide CDMA market. However, the worldwide CDMA market was far smaller than theGSMmarket, which accounted for 70% of the total worldwide mobile communications market. Moreover, the domestic market was approaching saturation, and competition was becoming more intense.Thus, to achieve further growth,Samsunghad to penetrate theGSMmarket.The first GSM model was the SGH-200, which was made for European customers. But it was not as good as the company'sCDMAphone. It was difficult to hurdle the high entry barrier, which the then "Big 3"Nokia,Motorola, andEricssonhad built for years. The company's next few models didn't attract Europeans, either. The development team realized that a simple change in the circuit system wouldn't work in the European market. Thus, it decided to look more closely at the customer's point of view. They found that Europeans preferred geometric, balanced, and simple designs. Using this information, Samsung adopted 'simple' as the design concept, then developed a new design to suit the tastes of Europeans.The SGH-600 was born in September 1998. To market this model,Samsungchanged its market entry strategy by adopting a high-end strategy. Samsung needed to escape from its low-end image. It figured that its new mobile phone, with its sophisticated design and distinguished functionality, would help it do just that.Samsungwas granted the "Best Manufacturer" award twice by theMobile News Awards, an award that was previously given to Nokia and Ericsson.

Samsung mobile S3500 cellphone. One of the phones which use the new model numbering system.Samsung introduced its first mobile phone to India in 2004. In 2008, Samsung Electronics' Telecommunication Business declared its new business strategy focusing on consumer and marketing.Samsungmobile phones are divided into 6 major categories Style, Infotainment, Multimedia, Connected, Essential and Business.The SGH-P250 and SGH-J165 were the last phone models sold worldwide, outside North America, that used the original model numbering system. The GT-S7330 was the first mobile phone model to use the new model numbering system.Financial information[edit]In Q1 2008 Samsung shipped 46.3 million mobile handsets 1Q 2008.[4]Sales of Samsung Telecommunications were 6.65 trillion KRW for the same quarter and it represents 32% sales of Samsung Electronics. The growth is mostly explained by continuous growth of emerging markets while there is weak demand in developed markets. During 2007 amount of shipped units was growing constantly: 1Q 2007 34.8, 2Q 2007 37.4, 3Q 2007- 42.6, 4Q 2007 46.3. In 2007 profit was 23,8 trillion KRW, while net profit reached level of 2.7 trillion KRW.Highlight products[edit]

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Samsung Electro-Mechanics

TypePublic companyKorean:

TradedasKRX:009150KRX:009155

IndustryTelecommunicationSemiconductorElectronic Component

GenreElectronics

Founded1973

HeadquartersSuwon,Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Area servedWorldwide

Key peopleCEO: Choi Chi-Joon

ProductsMLCC,Printed circuit board(PCB),Power supply,Network module,Camera module,precision motor

Revenue8,256 KRW billion won (consolidated basis)(2013)

Operating income464 KRW billion won(2013)

Profit345 KRW billion won(2013)

Total assets7,185 KRW billion won(2013)

Number of employees40,071(2013)

ParentSamsung Group

Websitewww.samsungsem.com

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Samsung Electro-Mechanics(SEM,Korean: ) is amultinationalelectronic componentcompany headquartered inSuwon,Gyeonggi-do, South Korea It is the flagship subsidiary of theSamsung Group.Samsung Electro-Mechanics, established in 1973 as a manufacturer of key electronic components, has become the leading electronic parts maker in Korea and a major global player, with US$6.12 billion in revenue (2011).Samsung Electro-Mechanics consists of four divisions. The LCR (Inductance Capacitance Resistance) division includes multilayer ceramic chip capacitors and tantalum capacitors; the ACI (Advanced Circuit Interconnection) division includes high density interconnections and IC (integrated circuit) substrates; the CDS (circuit drive solution) division includes digital tuners, network modules, power modules, and ubiquitous modules; and the OMS (Opto and Mechatronics Solution) division includes image sensor modules and precision motors.Contents[hide] 1History 2Products 2.1Printed circuit boards (PCBs) 2.2MLCC (multilayer ceramic capacitor) 2.3Power modules (SMPS) 2.4Camera modules 2.5Precision motors 2.6Network modules 3Global worksite 3.1Domestic worksite (Korea) 3.2Overseas plant 3.3Overseas sales offices 4Governance 5Environment management 5.1Greenhouse gas 5.2Energy 6Social Contribution 7Win-Win Growth 8References 9External linksHistory[edit]1973 Mar. Samsung-Sanyo Parts Co., Ltd. established (with Sanyo Electric)Nov. Production commenced for electronic tuners, deflection yokes, flyback transformers and capacitors1979 Feb. Listed on Korea Stock Exchange 1983 Mar. Withdrew Sanyo Electric's interest 1987 Feb. Corporate name changed to Samsung Electro-MechanicsJun. Stock par value increased from W500 to W5,0001993 Jun. Production commenced in Bangpakong Thailand (tuners, deflection yokes, flyback transformers and oil capacitors) 1994 May Production commenced in Tianjin China (tuners, VTRs heads, drums, drum motors)May Production commenced in Tijuana, Mexico (tuners, deflection yokes, flyback transformers, capacitors and speakers)1995 Nov. Awarded a US$1B Export Tower from the Korean government 1996 Oct. Completed the 2nd factory in Dongguan, China 1998 Mar. Acquired ISO14001 certification at Dongguan, China plantMay Line No. 2 completed at TianjinAug. Completed new R&D center1999 Oct. Production commenced in Busan, Korea (MLBs, MLCCs) 2000 Feb. Production commenced in Calamba, the PhilippinesNov. Awarded a US$2B Export Tower from the Korean government2001 May Production commenced in Gaoxin (Tianjin), China 2002 May Busan plant awarded prize for environmental protectionNov. Awarded a grand prize in the contest of industrial precision technology2003 Jul. Awarded a price for exemplary corporate governance (3rd straight year)Nov. Awarded 6 Sigma innovation prize at national quality management conference2004 May Thailand plant awarded the best enterprise prize 2006 Sep. Awarded the grand prize for providing employment to the disabled (True company grand prize)Dec. Received Presidential commendation for assisting subcontractors2007 Apr. Received PQS Award from Intel Corporation 2008 Aug. Members of SEM badminton team won god and silver medals at Beijing OlympicsOct. Awarded Korea HR Management Grand Prize2009 Apr. Completed world's first 0603 1F MLCCJun. Completed world's first 3G antennaOct. Company added to Dow Jones Sustainability IndexDec. "Samsung Group Award" received for MLCC performance (for taking the world's 2nd largest market share)2010 Apr. Completed world's smallest ultra-slim tunerMay Ranked 16th on Businessweek Tech 100Jul. Monthly MLCC output reaches 20B at Tianjin plantJul. Production commenced in Kunshan, ChinaProducts[edit]Samsung Electro-Mechanics manufactures products in a number of categories: Mobile component,display component,component for semiconductor,computer componentPrinted circuit boards (PCBs)[edit]The purpose of printed circuit boards (PCBs) is to transmit electrical signals among various electronic parts and components. Microcircuits and build-up technologies are applied to produce the class of PCB known as the high-density interconnection (HDI) board. These value-added parts enable engineers to make their finished products lighter, thinner and smaller. HDI boards are mainly found in top-end handheld devices, and Samsung Electro-Mechanics enjoys a major share of the world market for HDI boards used in mobile phones.Package substratesThe package substrate is responsible for conveying electrical signals between semiconductors and the motherboard on which they are attached. This substrate consists of much smaller circuitry than that found on conventional types.Ball grid array (BGA)is a technology that eliminates the need for wire bonding on chip packages.The flip-chip chip scale package (FC CSP)is a substrate that uses bumps to electrically connect the chip with the motherboard. The flip-chip ball grid array is a substrate for high-end semiconductor packages. The semiconductor chip and substrate are connected by flip-chip bumps, improving the electrical and thermal properties.MLCC (multilayer ceramic capacitor)[edit]The multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) is a commonly used part in electronic products. For example, a smart phone has more than 400 MLCCs, while a tablet PC contains about 500, a laptop computer contains least 800 and an LCD TV uses over 1,300. These devices serve as a kind of dam to adjust electrical current to the specification of the product in question.The global trend toward smaller and lighter electronics products is driving demand for MLCCs of smaller sizes with higher capacities.Power modules (SMPS)[edit]The power module converts externally supplied electricity to the required output voltage for electronic products.Samsung has focused its resources on the production of power modules for displays and TVs. A segment of special note is the LED TV, which is experiencing skyrocketing demand. The company also promotes cooperation among the corporate, research and academic communities to develop technologies and next-generation devices that can ensure competitiveness going forward. Moreover, prerequisite technologies have been obtained for the switched-mode power supply (SMPS) as part of an ongoing expansion of the power module lineup.AdaptersThe adapter is an external power supply that converts the alternating current delivered by an electric cord to direct current for use. Special technologies have been applied to raise conversion efficiency and reduce thickness, making these devices well suited for use with a wide range of products, from laptop PCs and LCD TVs to game consoles and lighting.Camera modules[edit]The camera module has an image sensor that converts the light that enters through the lens into digital signals, which are then used to produce still pictures or video.Samsung Electro-Mechanics is developing exceptional mobile phone camera modules with high pixel resolution, ultra-slim profile, automatic focus, zoom lens and other attractive features.The company is also expanding its camera module business into new applications such as automobiles and home networks.Precision motors[edit]Samsung Electro-Mechanics's lineup of small electrical motors is evolving from the conventional stand-alone models to mechanical devices sold as system components.The company is now developing precision motors that last longer and operate at much higher rpms, and this transition is expected to elevate market share.Network modules[edit]Wi-Fi ModulesThe Wi-Fi (a trademark) module enables personal computers, video game consoles, smartphones, tablets and other products to access the internet in real time.Cellular modulesThe cellular module uses broadband frequencies to provide tablets, personal computers and M2M devices with internet connectivity.Digital tunersThe digital tuner is an essential component for the digital broadcasting industry. This front-end component is built into TVs and other broadcasting receivers to select the right signals from broadcasters so that viewers can watch their desired channels. Samsung Electro-Mechanics has integrated high-frequency technologies for digital tuners with the most advanced ceramics technologies to develop the world's smallest mobile twin (satellite/terrestrial) tuners. They operate on very low power, which is good for the environment.Global worksite[edit]Samsung Electro-Mechanics, which directly sells over 80 percent of its own products overseas Samsung operates production subsidiaries, R&D centers, sales subsidiaries, and offices suitable for the characteristics of the five regions of the U.S., Europe, Japan, China, and Southeast Asia. Customers can visit Samsung Electro-Mechanics, a global supplier that guarantees high-quality products, in any corner of the globe.Domestic worksite (Korea)[edit]H.Q. & Suwon Plant150, Maeyoung Road, Yeongtong-Gu, Suwon City, Kyeonggi Province 443743, KoreaSejong Plant25, Samsung Road, Yeondong-myeon, Sejong 339702, KoreaBusan Plant114, Noksansaneopjung Road, Gangseo-gu, Busan 618-270, KoreaSeoul office21st Fl, Samsung Seocho-Tower 1320-10, Seocho 2-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul 137-857, KoreaOverseas plant[edit]Dongguan Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.(DSEM)Hengkeng Management Area, Liaobu Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China 523413Tianjin Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.(TSEM)27, Heiniucheng-Road, Tianjin, China 300210Samsung High-Tech Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.(STEM)Xiqing Dist. Micro-Electronics Industrial Park, Jingang Highway, Tianjin, China 300385Kunshan Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.(KSEM)8, Yoaning Rd, Kunshan E&T Development Zone, Jiangsu Province, P.R. China 215300Samsung Electro-Mechanics Philippines Corp.(SEMPHIL)Block No. 5, Calamba Premiere International Park, Barangay Batino, Calamba, Laguna, The PhilippinesSamsung Electro-Mechanics Thailand Co., Ltd.(SEMT)Wellgrow Industrial Estate, 93 Moo 5T. Bangsamak, A. Bangpakong, Chachoengsao 24180, ThailandHungary PlantSamsung Electro-Mechanics Hungary branch, H-2310 Leshegy utca 24 Szigetszentmiklos Pest megye, HungaryOverseas sales offices[edit]America Samsung Electro-Mechanics America, Inc.3333 Michelson Drive Suite 500, Irvine, California, 92612, U.S. So Paulo Office04578-910 Av. Das Naes Unidas, 12901 Torre Oeste 22 andar Brooklin Novo So Paulo, Brasil San Jose Office85W Tasman Drive, San Jose, California, 95134 U.S. Chicago Office1870 West Winchester Blvd. Suite# 247 Libertyville, Illinois, 60048 U.S. Phoenix Office4505 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 115, Phoenix, Arizona, 85048, U.S. R&D Center (Atlanta)30308 75 Fifth Street, NW Suite 760 Atlanta Georgria, U.S.Europe Samsung Electro-Mechanics GmbH.Samsung Haus, Am Kronberger Hang 6, 65824 Schwalbach/TS, Germany London OfficeSamsung House 1000, Hillswood Drive, Chertsey Surrey KT16 OPS, UK Istanbul OfficeHarman Caddesi, Polat Plaza B-Block No.4, Kat4 Levent-80640 Istanbul, Turkey Helsinki Office02601 Lars Sonckin Kaari 14 Espoo FinlandChina Samsung Electro-Mechanics (H.K.) Ltd.8/F., Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, China Shenzhen Office46 F, New World Center, Yitian Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, China 518026 Suzhou PlantSuchuan #17D Industrial Square, No.428 Xinlong Street, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, China 215000 Beijing Office24F, China Merchants Tower, No.118, Jianguo Rd., Chaoyang District, Beijing, China 100022 Shanghai OfficeRm. 1211, Shanghai International Trade Center No.2201 Yan An (W) Rd., Shanghai, China 200335 Taipei Office9F-1, No.399, Ruey Kuang Road, Neihu District, Taipei City 114, Taiwan R.O.C.Japan Samsung Japan Co., Ltd.17th Fl., Roppongi T-Cube Building,3-1-1, Roppongi, Minato-Ku, Tokyo 106-8532, Japan Osaka Office6th Fl., Crystal Tower, 1-2-27, Shiromi Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-6006, JapanSoutheast Asia Samsung Electro-Mechanics Private Limited.3 Church Street Samsung Hub #23-01 Singapore 049483 Bangkok Office23rd Floor, Lake Rajada Bldg., 193/100 Rachadapisek Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Penang Office11700, 1-05-3A, Menara IJM Land, Lebuh Tunku Kudin 3, Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia Manila OfficeBlock No. 5, Calamba Premiere International Park, Barangay Batino, Calamba, Laguna, The Philippines New Delhi Office122009, Vipul Tech Square, 2nd Floor, Golf Course Road, Sector-43, Guragon, Haryana, India India Software CenterUnit No. 201, 2nd Floor, World Trade Center, Brigade Gateway, Dr. Rajkumar Road, Malleshwaram, Bangalore - 560055, Karnataka, IndiaGovernance[edit]Chi-joon Choi, the current CEO in 2014, became the president and CEO of Samsung Electro-Mechanics in 2012 which was the 40th foundation anniversary of the company.[1]As of June 2014, Samsung Electro-Mechanics has 3 full-time directors and 4 independent directors. The board of directors consist of 4 subcommittees (management committee, audit committee, independent director nomination committee and internal business committee). In March 2014, the company appointed a female independent director. The following are the names of board of directors members.[2]board of directors in SEM

TitleNameCareerField of activity(assigned tasks)

Full-time directorsChi-joon ChoiPresident and CEOChief of LCR Division, Samsung Electro-MechanicsChairperson of the management committeeChairperson of the independent director nomination committee

Young-no KwonChief of Corporate Management Staff / Senior vice presidentSamsung Future Strategy Department Management Assessment TeamMember of the management committeeMember of the independent director nomination committee

Kang-heon HurChief of Research Laboratory / Senior vice presidentMember of the management committee

Independent directorsMin-koo HanFormer) 36th Chairperson of The Korean Institute of Electrical EngineersHonorary professor in Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Seoul National UniversityMember of the independent director nomination committee

Seung-jae LeeFormer) 7th Commissioner of Provincial Maritime Police AgencyLawyer in Dongin Law Firm (LLC)Chairperson of the Audit committeeChairperson of the internal business committeeMember of the independent director nomination committee

Tae-kyun KwonFormer) 27th Administrator of the Public Procurement ServiceFormer) UAE ambassadorMember of the Audit committeeMember of the internal business committeeMember of the independent director nomination committee

Hyun-cha ChoeFormer) 16th co-president of the Korean society of Consumer StudiesProfessor of Consumer Studies Major, Seoul National UniversityMember of the Audit committeeMember of the internal business committee

Samsung Electro-Mechanics was selected as an outstanding company for corporate governance structure (Stock market category) by Korea Corporate Governance Service (www.cgs.or.kr) in 2014.[3]Environment management[edit]Greenhouse gas[edit]In the results of the evaluation of CDP(carbon disclosure project)Korea Committee in 2013, Samsung Electro-Mechanics was incorporated in Carbon Management Global Leaders Club that selects only five companies having best carbon management. Also, it was incorporated into CDLI(Climate Disclosure Leadership Index) of a list of the top 10% based on the information disclosure level and CPLI(Climate Performance Leadership Index) of a list of the top 10% having excellent performance.[4]CDP is the assessment initiative showing high reliability of the entire world's sustainability assessment indicators.[5]It is used as investment guidelines related to climate change of financial investment institute by collecting and opening greenhouse gas information of the world's major listed companies.[6]Since 2008, Samsung Electro-Mechanics has built low-carbon management system such as carbon management system, low-carbon product development. It also participated in Green Partnership promoted by Korea government for making low-carbon supply of suppliers by supporting for reduction of carbon dioxide and development of low-carbon product to the suppliers.[7]In 2013, it published carbon management report in order to open performance carbon management and future plans of carbon management and it opened 'COOLSEMCO 1530' vision with goal of 30% reduction of GHG intensity compared to 2008 by the year of 2015. It reduced by about 250,000 tons of greenhouse gases over the last five years based on the low-carbon medium term strategy.[8]Total green gas emissions of Samsung Electro-Mechanics in 2012 was 883,723 tone and it has been increased by about 15.5% during 3 years. However, the sales account has been increased by about 18.3% and GHG intensity has been lowered.[9]Energy[edit]In the 34th Energy-Saving Promotion conference awarding a prize to person who contributed to the improvement of energy efficiency and overcoming the power supply crisis, Chi-joon Choi, CEO of Samsung Electro-Mechanics was awarded the Siver Tower Industry medal with best honor.[10]Since the organization dedicated to energy was established in 2008, it has established energy management policy and has built global energy management system basis. With these system, it had made about 2,000 energy reduction projects for 5 years until 2012 and it accomplished investment of 35.6 billion won and reduction effect of 42.4 billion one. It is removing energy waste factors by installing standards of equipment energy efficiency rating system, building efficiency rating system, supply equipment efficiency rating system.[11]It was awarded the energy management system certificate (ISO 50001) by Korea Energy Management Corporation and it is participating to "Energy Management Accomplishment Evaluation Demo Business".[12]Social Contribution[edit]Samsung Electro-Mechanics is contributing to society in many ways by providing cultural activities, physical activities and medical support. SEMCO runs a handicapped/youth orchestra program, hosts a national badminton tournament for handicapped players and provides free artificial joint surgery for low income families. In addition, each Division of SEMCO has established a sisterhood relationship with farming/fishing villages, in order to provide support for the local communities. In 2013, Samsung Electro-Mechanics founded an orchestra composed of 35 children and teenage members with disabilities.[13]They recently held their first regular concert.[14]Since 2008, the national music competition for handicapped students, in which individuals or groups of students with developmental disabilities, visual impairment or physical disabilities can participate and compete, is being hosted along with TJB Daejeon TV.[15]Since 2006, a badminton tournament for disabled is regularly held annually, and about 3,000 people including the players, supporters and volunteer service teams participate from 16 cities around the country. In 2005, Samsung Electro-Mechanics started to provide free artificial joint surgery for low income families as part of the company's medical support policy, and as of 2013, 369 beneficiaries from Gyeonggi-do, Chungcheong-do and Gangwon-do regions underwent the procedure.[16]Since 2002, Samsung Electro-Mechanics started to set up a sisterhood relationship with farming or fishing villages around the country, and as of 2013, SEMCO is now twinned with 15 small towns in Jeolla-do and Gangwon-do.[17]Win-Win Growth[edit]In 2014, Samsung Electro-Mechanics obtained an excellent grade in win-win growth index evaluated by the National Commission for Corporate Partnership for 3 years in a row since 2012.[18]Samsung Electro-Mechanics developed a win-win fund of 77.5 billion KRW from October 2010 to support facilities and operation of its partner companies (suppliers), and still strengthening support for its suppliers by expanding performance sharing policy, providing funds and supports for 2nd vendors and providing consultation.[19]For 6 years from 2006 until 2012, SEMCO's sales improved by 2.4 times, while the average sales of partner companies (suppliers) improved by 3.1 times.[20]In 2004, Samsung Electro-Mechanics created its own win-win cooperation department and provided a variety of supports in many different areas since.[21]In 2005, "Win-Win Plaza" that can accommodate employees from partner companies and co-develop many projects, was established in Suwon Plant. Every year, about 10 suppliers move in and closely work with Samsung Electro-Mechanics from the initial stage of product development. For instance, "Digitaloptics", a partner company who moved into the Win-Win Plaza in 2011, co-participated in "Sharing Performance Policy" with Samsung Electro-Mechanics, and as a result, they were able to improve their productivity, reduced the cost of lens to 50% and reduced molding cost.[22]In 2009, Samsung Electro-Mechanics established an educational-industrial consortium and a win-win academy to expand learning opportunities for employees of partner companies and provide training & education that centers around the work-site.[23]Since 2011, Samsung Electro-Mechanics is hosting an annual "Win-Win Growth Technology Development Exhibition" where SEMCO and partner companies can co-develop new products that require immediate securing of original technologies.[24]In July 2013, Samsung Electro-Mechanics held a relay open communication forum with 320 partner companies and 2nd vendors for 1 month and discussed about new technologies, new product development R&D and how to improve competitiveness.[25]From the open communication forum, 3 key topics for Win-Win Growth ("Improving supplier competitiveness, Expanding performance sharing policy and creating green management ecosystem) was suggested.[26]References[edit]1. 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