The Supply Chain Is Tightening Again. The Data Makes It Hard to Look Away

The electronics manufacturing supply chain is facing renewed and measurable pressure on component and materials availability, and conditions are moving in the wrong direction.

North American EMS Shipments Rise 6.7% in June as Book-to-Bill Reaches 1.33

The Global Electronics Association announced today the June 2026 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.33.

PCB Industry Momentum Continues with 12% Shipment Growth and Strong Book-to-Bill

The Global Electronics Association announced today the June 2026 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.49.

May EMS Shipments Rise as North American Book-to-Bill Signals Ongoing Strength

The Global Electronics Association announced today the May 2026 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.36

North American PCB Market Gains Momentum with 1.60 Book-to-Bill Ratio in May

The Global Electronics Association announced today the May 2026 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.60.

The Numbers Don't Lie: Reading the Global EMS Data for 2025

Phil Stoten, Scoop Communications, spoke recently with Christoph Solka, Director of Industry Intelligence at the Global Electronics Association, following the release of two significant datasets: the Annual Survey of the European EMS Industry 2026, covering 397 companies and representing nearly 31% of total European EMS production, and the Global EMS Industry Report 2025 produced via the Association's acquisition of the New Venture Research programme.

One Platform, One Picture: How the Global Electronics Association is Changing the Intelligence Game

The Global Electronics Association brought two landmark data programs into its portfolio: the in4ma European EMS and PCB statistical programs and the New Venture Research global EMS intelligence program.

North American EMS Demand Remains Strong as Book-to-Bill Ratio Hits 1.36 in April

The Global Electronics Association announced today the April 2026 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.36.

North American PCB Bookings Surge in April as Sales Continue to Climb

The Global Electronics Association announced today the April 2026 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.24.

EMS Sector Shows Resilience: March Shipments Up, Demand Outpaces Supply

The Global Electronics Association announced today the March 2026 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.29.