Why a Drop in the ISM’s Factory Index is a Big Deal
Originally published on EPSNews By Barbara Jorgensen The Institute for Supply Management made headlines last week as it announced its leading index for U.S. factory activity, the PMI, dropped in December by more than 5 points. The decline was sharp enough to move the Dow Jones Industrial Average for several days. Depending on your source material, this was the worst drop since 2008—right […]
CES Rolls Around Again!
Jabil’s Dan Gamota gives us his take on CES. “We’re barely back from the holidays, and it’s time to buckle up for the roller coaster ride of innovation and technology that is the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Here’s what we’re expecting from the big show this year and our predictions for the technology building blocks that support innovation in 2019…”
Special TPC Survey on Tariffs Suggests Negative Impact on Electronic Supply Chain over Past 2- 4 Weeks
Technology Partners Consulting, (TPC) recently conducted a third survey of tariffs that focused on possible impact on the electronics supply chain and subsequent component demand from tariffs and trade issues. The survey showed 35% of respondents are seeing incremental negative impact over the last 2-4 weeks. Click here to download and review the complete survey report. TPC provides […]
From CES: CTA and IBM Announce Apprenticeship Coalition to Help Close U.S. Skills Gap
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and IBM announce the launch of the CTA Apprenticeship Coalition, a major initiative that will create thousands of new apprenticeships in 20 U.S. states and help close the skills gap companies face in hiring new employees. IBM pledged to add at least 450 apprenticeships a year for the next five years. […]
Enics is strengthening operations – appointments in Enics Management
Enics wants to deliver the best customer experience and uncompromised reliability in industrial electronics. Strong factory network and One Enics experience are the key in driving the sustainable success of our customers. Therefore, Enics is strengthening the focus in operations and appointed Mr Mikko Lassas (MSc Engineering) Vice President, Operations and member of Enics Management […]