The shortage of DRAM could stem from price fixing practices.
The shortage of DRAM could stem from price fixing practices.
Except that it is. DramXchange did an investigation and the three major manufacturers admitted that they'd agreed not to compete, and that there is no real 'shortage.'
They claimed to understand Samsung's future plans, but it seems they were misinterpreting a press release rather than reading the full article. The text highlights how major suppliers are adjusting their strategies, suggesting a move toward cooperation over competition. It also points out that price fixing is a common practice among top DRAM manufacturers.
Trendforce, also known as DramXchange, issued a statement referencing another press release from the same source. They clarified that the reduction in competition wasn't a coordinated effort. Prices weren't raised together; each company made independent decisions to avoid aggressive competition. The mention of price fixing around the year 2000 was confirmed as actual price fixing. This practice is now recognized as unethical and has been penalized.
Regarding the lower competition, it wasn't a coordinated effort. They didn't meet to decide on higher prices. In fact, they did agree together to avoid competition and maintain low output. That's the definition of price fixing. Check out the Trendforce investigation you keep missing, plus China has launched a formal probe against Samsung for similar conduct. See their reports here: http://darrellx.com/buildapc/price-fixing-collusion/ and http://www.china.org.cn/business/2017-12...157479.htm
This incident took place last year and DramXchange confirms that statement. Are you missing the provided links or are you deliberately disregarding them because they contradict what you’re asserting? In 2017, dynamics among the leading three suppliers—Micron, SK Hynix, and Samsung—shifted, with all choosing coexistence over fierce rivalry to boost profits.