Shipments, Orders and Capacity Utilization Indices Weaken This Month, But Industry Outlook Remains Upbeat

IPC Releases July Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report
Current conditions have receded with Shipments Index, Orders Index, and Capacity Utilization Index all weakening in July, but at the same time, the outlook for shipments, orders, and utilization all improved per

Cost Pressures Continue to Recede for Electronics Manufacturers

IPC Releases June Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report
Cost pressures continue to recede and demand remains positive, with Orders Index rising to 107, the highest level in three months, per IPC’s

Electronics Manufacturers Reporting Cautious Optimism, Especially for Second Half of 2023

IPC Releases May Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report
Per IPC’s May 2023 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report, cost pressures continue to recede and demand remains positive fo

Cost Pressures Receding as Industry Expects Some Sector Growth in 2023

IPC Releases April Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report
Per IPC’s April 2023 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report, last month delivered a mixed bag of industry sentiment: co

Despite Growing Economic Uncertainties, the Electronics Manufacturing Industry Remains Upbeat

IPC issues March Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain report
Per IPC’s March 2023 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report, the last month delivered another month of stable industry sentim

Electronics Industry Continues to Show Solid Performance Though Materials, Labor and Freight Costs Expected to Rise in 2023

IPC issues February Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain report
Per IPC’s February 2023 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report, over the next six months, manufacturers expect to see con