"Everybody relies on Technology Forecasters' data for the electronics contract manufacturing industry." Michael Marks, CEO, Flextronics International Quarterly Forum for Electronics Manufacturing Outsourcing and Supply Chain   (New Members - Take advantage of a special $500 discount when you join via EMSNow!) The Quarterly Forum For Electronics Manufacturing Outsourcing and Supply Chain is a membership organization taking issues affecting the electronics manufacturing industry, and assessing and discussing them in quarterly meetings and on the Internet. With 80+ companies and 250 people from the electronics manufacturing community including OEMs, electronic manufacturing service (EMS) companies, their suppliers, as well as the financial services community, the Forum has become the premier medium for the exchange of ideas and assessment of factors affecting the electronics manufacturing industry. The Quarterly Forum is the only timely informational resource for those competing or servicing the Electronics Manufacturing Marketplace.  Critical marketing issues, strategic planning, contemporary issues, future directions, and much more is available on this Internet based informational resource. Quarterly Forum members direct the research and assessments of industry topics discussed at our various forums. A message board allows members to discuss issues with their peers, and members have a ready access to TFI experts to discuss topics in greater depth. Each Quarterly Forum event is either a web cast or a live event, and they are held around the globe for maximum participation. Member Benefits: Access to a secure Internet web site with timely information updated frequently. Analyses and forecasts by TFI experts covering market size, industry trends, and specialized assessments on issues that affect the industry. Ability to direct the topics discussed and assessments conducted by TFI through member surveys, and a forum to discuss topics of importance with other members. Quarterly conferences at selected sites for discussion of the latest trends and TFI recommended strategies, and lots of networking opportunities and exchange of opinions among members Information on the electronics manufacturing industry and its key players: OEMs, EMS companies and Suppliers. Best practices of successful companies within the Electronics Manufacturing Industry for supply-chain optimization, employee and customer retention, marketing, information technology, logistics, and outsourcing strategies. Two-hour consulting session (US$600 value) with a TFI consultant. Receive customized insights on your decisions. A 5% discount on all other TFI reports and consulting Member Login Join the Quarterly Forum at Corporate Sponsor or Membership Levels Current Members Request Information about the Quarterly Forum Frequently Asked Questions Upcoming Quarterly Forums : 2006 SCHEDULE   2nd Quarter 2006, San Diego, June, 2006   Annual Productivity Benchmarking of EMS and ODM Companies by Tiers: A Tool for Assessing Your EMS' Performance - TFI Report Where's the Business - TFI Asks EMS members what new contracts they won in 2005 and how they align with profitability objectives or put them at risk - TFI Report Terms and Conditions:  Best Practices for All Parties ' Success - TFI Report or Panel What it Takes for Own-Brand Manufacturing (OBM), Without stepping on OEM's toes -- TFI Report Manufacturing Migration: Which Geographies are Winning/Losing and Why? TFI Report 3rd Quarter 2006, Boston, MA September, 2006 Electronic Manufacturing Outsourcing Report: Five-Year Forecast of EMS and ODM Industries by Market Sectors and Geographies - TFI Report Equipment Using Power (EuP) Around the Corner:  Efficiencies Owing to Design, Semiconductors, and Materials - TFI Report Insights from visit to ODMs in Taiwan: - TFI Report Breakdown of EMS Business: Beyond PCBA (Design, Box Build, Order Fulfillment) - TFI Report 4th Quarter 2006, San Jose, CA, December, 2006 The Global Order Fulfillment Challenge: Best Practices and Pitfalls to Avoid - TFI Report Update on India - Speaker Outsourcing of Design Services: Case study approach Will CM/ODMs challenge their customers in the marketplace - TFI Report Marine electronics - TFI Report   F.A.Q. Who are Technology Forecasters? Why is the Quarterly Forum needed? Why is the Quarterly Forum by membership only? What type of company would gain value by becoming a member of the Forum? What are the key features of the Quarterly Forum? Is the Quarterly Forum for major market players or for smaller companies as well? What preceded the Quarterly Forum? How can members influence the assessments and research performed? How much does membership cost? Who are Technology Forecasters ? Technology Forecasters (TFI) is a staff of 30 consultants, market analysts and research assistants. Technology Forecasters (TFI) has helped hundreds of high-tech executives make the most profitable decisions for their companies. Comprising several PhDs and MBAs, Technology Forecasters' team provides solutions to business problems through in-depth research. Technology Forecasters' findings and recommendations have been published in more than 50 business, industry and academic journals worldwide, as well as the Wall Street Journal and the San Francisco Examiner Back to Top Back to FAQ Why is the Quarterly Forum needed ? With the phenomenal growth rate of the electronics manufacturing industry, TFI recognized the necessity for frequent analyses of markets and trends for those companies that compete in this industry. TFI experts present and analyze industry information months before industry publications, financial institutions, and wire services-which typically use information originated by TFI-issue their updates. Firms within or servicing the electronics manufacturing industry need to be prepared for future industry shifts. Members need the in depth analysis and enjoy the opportunity to discuss with TFI experts pressing issues within the industry. Finally, the quarterly format allows TFI to bring its resources in mergers and acquisitions, manufacturing, strategic planning, marketing, research and other disciplines to Forum members. Members, in turn, can identify best practices against which to benchmark their respective businesses. Back to Top Back to FAQ Why is the Quarterly Forum by membership only? 1. Member companies are asked to provide confidential and proprietary information about their firms, which is shared only as aggregate data with other members through TFI assessments and papers. Because Quarterly Forum members give this information in confidence, the data received are far more detailed and timely than in any other existing format, an advantage that allows TFI to generate the highest quality assessments to be found anywhere in the industry. 2. Forum members direct which topics TFI experts will research and assess. This assures our members get the information that they feel is critical to conducting their businesses and in planning for the future. Membership dues are the sole support for the research, assessments, and papers TFI generates, adding tremendous value found nowhere else. Back to Top Back to FAQ What type of company would gain value by becoming a member of the Forum? Any company that does business within or servicing the electronics industry. Some examples are: OEMs that manufacture products or outsource manufacturing operations. Electronic Manufacturing Service (EMS) companies. Assembly equipment suppliers. Component manufacturers, including semiconductors, passives, connectors, and bare printed-circuit boards. Materials suppliers. Engineering and design firms. Distribution and logistics firms. Software and internet companies. Venture capital firms and investment bankers. Companies involved in logistics and the supply chain . Back to Top Back to FAQ What are the key features of the Quarterly Forum? A dedicated internet web site, frequent updates on issues critical to the industry, quarterly meetings either live or on the Internet where members discuss issues with TFI experts or other members, and up-to-the-minute industry assessments by TFI - the leading electronics research group. TFI is continually increasing and upgrading other value-added features to increase communication within the electronics manufacturing industry and allow companies to access specialized information upon request. Back to Top Back to FAQ Is the Quarterly Forum for major market players or for smaller companies as well? The Quarterly Forum is for companies of all sizes that strive to increase their stake in the electronics industry. The Quarterly Forum will present TFI's often quoted market forecasts, up-to-date ranking of EMS companies and identification of their capabilities, customized studies on particular markets or industry segments, and research assessments of issues affecting our industry. Thus, the Quarterly Forum is for EMS companies seeking to increase their market presence by understanding the drivers for OEM companies to outsource manufacturing. The Forum provides value to OEM companies seeking outsourcing partners and understanding competitive issues. In addition, it's for suppliers seeking to identify market trends that may affect their products or in understanding the economic forces affecting production levels. These are only some of the many benefits the Forum offers its members. Back to Top Back to FAQ What preceded the Quarterly Forum? TFI prepared and issued a bi-annual report called "Contract Manufacturing from a Global Perspective." The rapid development and movement in the industry requires more frequent dissemination of information for it to be truly valuable. The Quarterly Forum answers this need. Back to Top Back to FAQ How can members influence the assessments and research performed? Each month Quarterly Forum members are queried regarding the issues or topics that they feel are critical to the electronics industry. TFI experts review the feedback and rate the responses to identify which topics to research for the subsequent Forums. Back to Top Back to FAQ How much does membership cost? Annual membership fees are based on company type and revenue level.  You can receive a $500 discount when you join via EMSNow! OEMs with less than $50 million in annual revenue - $2,500 per year OEMs with more than $50 million in annual revenue - $5,000 per year Less special $500 EMSNow new member discount = US$4,500 EMS/ODM or Suppliers with less than $50 million in annual revenue - $5,000 per year Less special $500 EMSNow new member discount = US$4,500 EMS/ODM or Suppliers with more than $50 million in annual revenue - $7,500 per year Less special $500 EMSNow new member discount = US$7,000  Back to Top Back to FAQ