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Electronics Business Intelligence

By James Carbone -- Purchasing, 3/13/2008

43%

Electronics purchasers who say business is up

Source: www.purchasingdata.com

WHAT IT MEANS: Strong first quarter demand could mean business could weaken in the second quarter.

57%

Buyers who say they are reducing inventories

Source: www.purchasingdata.com

WHAT IT MEANS: Buyers believe there is plenty of supply to go around and are not concerned about potential long leadtimes or supply constraints.

49%

Buyers who say purchase orders will be steady over the next 90 days

Source: www.purchasingdata.com

WHAT IT MEANS: Steady orders means there won't be any run-up in demand so prices and leadtimes should remain steady as well.

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