Electronics Industry Sentiment Slips in Final Month of 2023

IPC Releases December 2023 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report
Electronics industry sentiment took a dip in December with New Order, Shipment, and Backlog Indices falling, with only Capacity Utilization Index holding steady.

Materials Costs Continue to Improve but Labor Costs Remain a Pain Point for Electronics Manufacturers

IPC Releases November Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report
Electronics industry sentiment improved during November with demand sentiment also taking a solid step up over the last 30 days per IPC

Product Demand Weakens This Month, Though Operations Remain Generally Healthy

Though product demand weakened this month with Orders and Backlog Indexes slipping, overall electronics industry operations remain healthy per

Electronics Industry Supply Chains Look Healthy; Inventories Expand

IPC Releases August Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report
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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