SOUTHLAKE, TX – Charlie Barnhart & Associates has published a report analyzing the EMS industry’s human resource management capabilities.

“In the EMS industry, with its low barriers to entry and where many companies were started by engineers, there is an even greater need for attention to ‘people skills’ to find competitive advantage,” said Eric Miscoll, PhD and SPHR, lead researcher on the project entitled “Assessing the Human Element in EMS.”

This report provides data to senior level strategic planning teams in the EMS industry who face turbulent times ahead. CBA forecasts that the next five years will see much upheaval among these companies. This is due to the industry’s customer base; the OEMs that outsource electronics manufacturing are rethinking their global supply solution, moving their manufacturing from low labor cost regions like China where costs are rising, and implementing a “build where you sell” regional approach. Some are even bringing their manufacturing back in-house, thereby minimizing their need for EMS services, says the firm.

“Implementing rapid change within an organization requires a skillful strategic business planning process that must include the human element,” said Miscoll. “This report indicates that the level of planning that will be required is not currently in place.”

The 34-page report is available by contacting Jennifer@charliebarnhart.com.