This IDC study examines the $104 billion electronics manufacturing services (EMS) market from 2004 to 2008. The study analyzes the major vendors in this market and provides insights into the direction and challenges over the next several years. Included in this study are figures for total industry revenue and vendor market share. This study also provides a revenue forecast for the EMS and ODM industries from 2004 through 2008 and analyzes the key drivers that will affect the market's development over the forecast period.
"The first half of 2004 has been a mixed bag for the EMS and ODM industries. The EMS marketplace in general is starting to gain traction after a slow start and the ODM market seems to be entering a consolidation phase." — Flint Pulskamp, IDC EMS analyst