Computer Industries Fueling Dynamic Growth.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 2000 Electronics manufacturing services Electronic manufacturing services (EMS) is term used for companies that design, test, manufacture, distribute and provide return/repair services for electronic component and assemblies for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). (EMS) providers are finding many opportunities in the computer and computer peripheral industries, as a result of large original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) outsourcing their production to these companies. Revenue growth in the computer and peripheral industries remains strong and is expected to increase dramatically in the next few years. The EMS market participants The term market participant is used in United States constitutional law to describe a U.S. State which is acting as a producer or supplier of a marketable good or service. When a state is acting in such a role, it may permissibly discriminate against non-residents. will realize this increase as their growth reflects the trends of the OEMs. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. new strategic research from Frost & Sullivan ( www.frost.com ) "North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Electronics Manufacturing Services Markets: Computer and Computer Peripheral Industry," the EMS market generated $16.65 billion in revenue last year. "EMS providers are in large part being driven by the expansion of the computer and peripheral sectors, which is developing rapidly," says Frost & Sullivan analyst Adam Fries. "The pace at which end users increase their usage will accelerate over time because of the globalization globalization Process by which the experience of everyday life, marked by the diffusion of commodities and ideas, is becoming standardized around the world. Factors that have contributed to globalization include increasingly sophisticated communications and transportation of electronics and the swift development of new technologies in this sector." The computer and peripheral sectors, more than other segments, are increasingly pressuring profit margins. As a result, EMS providers must gain enormous scale economies to remain competitive. This is no easy task for providers since the EMS industry is already a low-margin business. The obvious solution is size and expertise. For this reason, the EMS industry continues to consolidate so that it can fully tap the lucrative computer and peripheral markets. Despite low profit margins, the computer market remains extremely attractive because of its sheer size and potential growth. Many of the leading EMS providers are large, multinational corporations
OEMs choose EMS providers based upon their ability to meet timetables. EMS firms must attain more control of the supply chain and reduce turn-around time in order to be successful. Computer and peripheral products are especially sensitive to meeting introduction schedules. The organizations that control the supply chain and can meet the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and needs efficiently will reap the benefits in this marketplace. Frost & Sullivan presents 2000 Marketing Engineering Awards to companies that have worked hard to make a positive contribution to the surface mount technology industry. The 2000 Business Development Strategy Award is presented to Varian Electronics Manufacturing This article presents a typical manufacturing process of an electronic assembly. Component manufacturing Components such as resistors, capacitors and integrated circuits are generally made by specialized contractors. . The 2000 Market Engineering Leadership Award is given to Jabil Circuit Jabil NYSE: JBL is a provider of electronic manufacturing services. Jabil designs and manufactures electronic circuit boards for major OEMs in a diverse group of industries including automotive, computing and storage, consumer products, medical, networking, peripherals and (JBL JBL James Bullough Lansing (audio/speaker engineer) JBL Journal of Biblical Literature JBL John Bradshaw Leyfield (wrestler) JBL Jonathan Bell Lovelace (investment research) ). Frost & Sullivan, which is headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., is a global leader in international marketing consulting and training. Frost & Sullivan monitors the EMS industry for market trends, market measurements and strategies. This ongoing research is used to complement the "Electronic Manufacturing Services/Contract Manufacturing Subscription." Free executive summaries of both reports are available to the press. Along with publishing in-depth market consulting reports, Frost & Sullivan also provides custom consulting needs to a variety of national and international companies. "North American Electronic Manufacturing Services Markets: Computer and Computer Peripheral Industry" Report: 7272-28 Date: May 2000 Price: $3,950 |
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