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Electronics Business Intelligence

By James Carbone -- Purchasing, 3/12/2009 2:00:00 AM

71%

Buyers who say business is down compared to last month

Source: www.purchasingdata.com

WHAT IT MEANS:The high percentage of electronics buyers saying business is down indicates the recession is impacting the high-tech sector as well as others.

65%

Electronics buyers who say their purchase orders will decline over the next 90 days

Source: www.purchasingdata.com

WHAT IT MEANS: Most buyers see the recession as lasting until at least the third quarter.

67%

Electronics purchasers who they are cutting inventory levels

Source: www.purchasingdata.com

WHAT IT MEANS: Most buyers are purchasing components only when they need them.

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