Thus, if Congress taxes consumption, those down the economic food chain will inevitably pay more in taxes.

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Further, the firm will also try to control costs by trying to improve contract management, expand a globally coordinated supply chain initiative and reduce energy consumption, among other targets, Rollinson said.

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Objective Analysis provides consulting services to all levels of the semiconductor supply chain, from investors, through production and consumption, and even expert legal services.

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At a very fundamental level, to the extent that they can, they should aim to control as much of the value chain as possible, from raw materials and creation through sales and consumption.

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