TFI* report "What Most Concerns the Technology Sector and Recommended Strategies."

To answer the question, What is the future of the EMS industry?, TFI used a new qualitative research tool, a form of signals collection and analysis, for identifying important issues in complex turbulent environments. Employing this tool has allowed organizations to identify opportunities both in strategy formulation processes and in product innovation.

"This tool uncovered critical dynamics at play. The data reflect an industry that is reactive by nature and stuck in its standard way of doing things," commented Eric Miscoll, principle analyst for this study. "The dominating perspective seems to be recognition of the changes in the industry and competitive landscape but uncertainty as to how these should to be addressed. On the flip side, while this is a challenging industry there are clearly opportunities to advance and grow."

The data suggest that one of the main problems for the industry has been a focus on process rather than on customers. The report identifies opportunities and recommendations on the following areas:

• Relationships and Communications
• Innovation / Research and Development
• Hiring Profile
• Strategic Planning

TFI* TECHNOLOGY FORECASTERS INC.  www.techforecasters.com

The report above is an excerpt from Technology Forecasters Inc who brings market insight and strategic advice for effective global outsourcing decisions and profitable environmental strategies. With an unbiased perspective on the market and the Quarterly Forum - the only member-directed community for electronics companies, their manufacturers, and suppliers - TFI provides a unique combination of information, resources, and peer interaction to support customer and supplier relationship management, identify and leverage improvement opportunities.