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96
10.6%
Total Operating Expenses
(percent of revenue)
92
18.9%
93
15.7%
94
14.7%
95
12.3%
96
$332
Revenue Per Employee
(in thousands)
92
$138
93
$172
94
$221
95
$299
WD vs. Industry Growth Rate
(source: IDC, 1996)
96E
48%
92
29%
WD Growth Rate
Industry Growth Rate
7
Employee productivity as
measured in revenues has
grown at a compounded
annual rate of 25 percent
over the past four years.
Western Digital employs
aggressive cost controls that
result in an expense structure
regarded as the most competi-
tive in the hard drive industry.
Efficient Use of Resources
Since 1992,Western Digital’s
unit volume has grown at a
compounded annual rate far
in excess of the industry.
Western Digital Corporation