North American EMS Industry Down 3.1 Percent in March
IPC announced today the March 2023 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.28.
Despite Growing Economic Uncertainties, the Electronics Manufacturing Industry Remains Upbeat
Per IPC’s March 2023 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report, the last month delivered another month of stable industry sentiment: industry demand appears to remain intact, production holds steady and some labor challenges may be receding.
Economic Data Provides a Mixed View of the Economy
Economic data over the last month is providing a mixed view of the economy per IPC’s February Economic Outlook report.
North American EMS Industry Down 2.7 Percent in December
IPC announced today the December 2022 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.36.
Industry Demand Holding Up Despite Deteriorating Economic Outlook, High Costs Continue to Create Challenging Conditions for Electronics Manufacturers
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.
Salary Budgets Rise Sharply in 2022 Says New IPC Wage Rate and Salary Study
A sharp increase in salary budgets and use of flexible hours programs for North American electronics assembly companies are among the findings of a new study published by IPC this week, the 2022 Wage Rate and Salary Study for the North American Electronics Assembly Industry.