What’s the SCOOP – August 2021
Some ‘What’s the SCOOP’ questions resonate more than others, but none have had a level of engagement like this month’s debate on component shortages. I guess I shouldn’t be too surprised, clearly the issue is vexing the entire industry, challenging relationships between brands and their manufacturing partners, and between those manufacturers and their suppliers.
North American EMS Industry Down 2.9 Percent in July, Reports IPC
IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for July 2021 IPC announced today the July 2021 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.42. Total North American EMS shipments in July 2021 were down 2.9 percent compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, July […]
Microprocessor Sales Will Continue Double-Digit Growth in 2021, Reports IC Insights
The total MPU market is on track to exceed $100 billion for the first time ever this year, thanks to strong increases in cellphone application processor revenues, says Mid-Year Update. Microprocessor sales are maintaining strength in 2021 after climbing 16% last year in the midst of the global Covid-19 virus health crisis that drove up […]