ST. PETERSBURG, FL -- Jabil will sharply reduce its manufacturing capacity around the world and lay off up to 3,000 workers, the company said. Jabil will take estimated charges of $65 million in pre-tax
restructuring and impairments costs during fiscal 2009 and 2010.
The moves will affect about 10 facilities, which Jabil did not specify. The company said 10% of the headcount reductions will take place in the US.
Jabil said the restructuring should save the firm $55 million annually.
NEENAH, WI -- Plexus Corp. reported first-quarter revenue of $456 million, at the low end of company guidance and flat with last year. Revenues declined 4% sequentially. Net income for the quarter ended Jan. 3 was $17 million, down 59%.
EL PASO, TX – Susan Mucha of Powell-Mucha Consulting Inc. will present on ways EMS companies can find and grow accounts in today’s volatile economy, as part an upcoming IPC-sponsored curriculum aimed at EMS program managers and executives.
The tutorial will be held April 2, as part of the IPC EMS Program Management Training & Certification program during the Apex trade show.
Topics to be covered include assessing business models and developing a value proposition suitable for a target market; stretching marketing dollars while increasing industry visibility; shortening the sales cycle through more effective use of sales and marketing resources; integrating the program team into the selling process; developing the most competitive value proposition through better understanding of the selection team, and developing long-term business growth plans.
This tutorial pulls from principles outlined in Mucha’s book, Find It, Book It, Grow It. – A Robust Guide to Account Acquisition in Electronics Manufacturing Services.