Industry Demand Holding Up Despite Deteriorating Economic Outlook, High Costs Continue to Create Challenging Conditions for Electronics Manufacturers

IPC issues December Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report

Per IPC’s December Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report, over the next six months, manufacturers expect to see continued increase in both labor and material costs. Ease of recruitment and profit margins are likely to remain challenging.

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 26.1 Percent in November

IPC releases PCB industry results for November 2022

IPC announced today the November 2022 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.00.

North American EMS Industry Down 0.6 Percent in November

IPC releases EMS industry results for November 2022

IPC announced today the November 2022 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.38.

Industry Continues to Face High Costs; Data Suggests Mixed Cost Pressures

According to IPC’s November Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain report, 80% of electronics manufacturers are experiencing rising material costs, while 77% indicate that labor costs are on the rise. At the same time, ease of recruitment, profit margins, and inventory from suppliers are presently declining.

North American EMS Industry Up 14.9 Percent in October

IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for October 2022

IPC announced today the October 2022 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.29.

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 9.0 Percent in October

IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for October 2022

IPC announced today the October 2022 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.07.