What electronics manufacturers must do to not get left behind

Electronics manufacturers are often dictated upon by the many marketplace disruptions year after year. Businesses then must keep in step with these new innovations. Below are some key factors manufacturers should pay attention to as the 2020s near:

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First is respecting the Internet of Things. More and more devices are getting interconnected with IoT’s rapid rise, and electronics companies must find a way to go for more flexible and integrated circuits while improving their sensor technologies. This drive goes hand in hand with improvements in cable and PCB assembly, which will also inform product design.

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Next is the growing need to provide additional business services. All industries must deal with the extra-competitive environment triggered by the arrival of B2B and D2C services. Customers now use these options to buy from anywhere in the world, making it crucial for players in the components industry to provide value-added services alongside competitive pricing and better-quality products. Business services should be integrated so that manufacturers become their own one-stop shops; this is key if they are to distinguish themselves and retain existing clients while attracting new ones.

Finally, it’s important that electronics manufacturers go for smart factories that combine innovations in AI and Big Data. These intelligent factories will immensely aid in improving efficiency and production capacity, effectively leading to better ROI and profit. Those that don’t follow suit will be hard-pressed to adjust to the call for automation, waste reduction, and improved sustainability measures.

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