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Joint Ventures Reduce the Risk of Major Capital Investments

Harvard Business Review

For example, in 2012, Intel, TSMC, and Samsung — three large semiconductor manufacturers based in the U.S., Benefits and risks of co-opetition. Model 6: Cofunding of a third-party asset. Two companies cofund a third party building an asset, often in exchange for exclusive or preferential access to part of the capacity.

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Old Management Systems Stifle New Business Models

Harvard Business Review

Instead of using traditional tools to compete in an environment of clear customers, suppliers, partners, and competitors, we find ourselves in an era of “ Co-opetition.” ” Every modern business operates in a highly networked economic environment.