IPC’S LONG-RANGE PLAN

Updated November 2008

Mission Statement

IPC is a global trade association dedicated to furthering the competitive excellence and financial success of its members, who are participants in the electronics industry.  In pursuit of these objectives, IPC will devote resources to management improvement and technology enhancement programs, the creation of relevant standards, protection of the environment, and pertinent government relations.  IPC encourages the active participation of all its members in these activities and commits to full cooperation with all related organizations.

Vision

IPC is committed to becoming the most recognized global trade association for the electronics manufacturing industry.

Strategic Plan for 2009-2011

Key Goals

Strategies

Standards:
Expand the acceptance and use of IPC standards worldwide
  • Expand IPC’s offering of translated standards for key markets
  • Promote OEM and EMS/ODM adoption of IPC standards to drive demand through the supply chain
  • Increase local involvement in standards development worldwide
  • Extend IPC standards development into related industries/technologies

Globalization:
Accelerate globalization of IPC services and service delivery
  • Build IPC brand recognition and credibility worldwide
  • Focus on generating sales and participation in China
  • Expand IPC’s training and certification activities in key markets
  • Develop staff and a network of representatives worldwide to sell and provide services
  • Integrate activities of IPC offices worldwide and expand the global service and support capabilities of headquarters
  • Expand global statistical programs and international participation
  • Develop relationships with upper management in key markets to learn about those markets and generate industry support

Member Success:
Enhance the competitive excellence and financial success of IPC member companies
  • Disseminate relevant information for technical and management decision making
  • Create fair, focused and cost effective trade shows for both the PCB and electronics assembly industries in North America, Asia & Europe
  • Provide regulatory & legislative information and compliance assistance
  • Support and advocate global legislative and regulatory framework that supports free trade, cost-effective environmental protection and a level playing field for all members
  • Drive industry adoption of best practices