The major problem is how to price semiconductors in a global marketplace 1. Consider whether or not the concerns expressed by Arrow merit attention. If so, consider the best way to address their legitimate concerns or to justify the current pricing policy if Texas Instruments (TI) believes it can justify the current pricing models in effect on identical items in various parts of the world.
2. Consider the range of likely range of response by Arrow and other distributors to TI's position on global pricing strategies and how best to address these responses.
3. Recognizing the purchasing power and importance of major distributors such as Arrow, Tech Data and Ingram Micro to TI in the distribution of semiconductors, find