IPC Customer Research
How would you rate IPC’s efforts to keep you informed about government regulatory and legislative developments?
Excellent: 21%
Very good: 53%
Good: 24%
Not good: 2%
IPC Customer Research
What benefits have you derived from the information in IPC market research reports?
| It tells us how we are performing compared to the rest of the industry. |
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| It provides a basis for better business decisions. |
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| It helps us identify growing markets and business opportunities. |
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| It helps us measure and track our market share. |
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IPC Customer Research
The top ten reasons IPC Members value their membership:
| Training and IPC Certification |
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| Professional development in the electronics industry |
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| Belonging to IPC proves that my business produces quality products |
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| I buy IPC Standards and/or other IPC products at a discount with my membership |
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| Voice in standards development |
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| I believe in IPC’s mission |
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| Knowing IPC is the voice of the electronics industry with policymakers and government |
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| Working with IPC to find solutions to your industry challenges |
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| Leadership opportunities in standards development |
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| IPC Market Research allows me to stay in the know, and make strategic business decisions |
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IPC Training and Certification Customer Research
What business challenges led you to enroll your employees in IPC Training and Certification?
| Lack of employee knowledge in electronics/printed circuit boards (PCB) |
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| Customer contract requirements |
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| Differentiation between good and defective PCB/assemblies |
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IPC Training and Certification Customer Research
What benefits did the company experience from having IPC Certified employees?
| Improved workforce expertise |
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| Better production efficiency |
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| Improved communication |
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| Career advancement opportunities for employees |
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| More engaged workforce |
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| Higher workforce productivity |
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| Other |
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IPC Customer Research
IPC advocacy and public policy efforts help advance my business by:
| Delivering education on compliance |
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| Promoting advanced manufacturing and innovation |
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| Being a unified voice on legislation impacting our industry |
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| Reducing regulatory burdens |
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| Providing access and “face time” with government officials |
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IPC Customer Research
IPC advocacy and public policy efforts help advance my business by:
| Delivering education on compliance |
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| Promoting advanced manufacturing and innovation |
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| Being a unified voice on legislation impacting our industry |
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| Reducing regulatory burdens |
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| Providing access and “face time” with government officials |
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IPC Customer Research
What operational benefits have you seen by using IPC Standards?
| Improved quality of electronic assemblies |
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| Improved reliability of electronic assemblies |
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| Improved business’ ability to stay competitive |
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| Supply chain risks mitigated |
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| Supply chain costs reduced |
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IPC Customer Research
How has your company benefited by utilizing the full suite of IPC products and services?
| Increased quality |
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| Improved competitiveness |
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| Reduced rework |
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| Reduced unnecessary scrap |
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| Reduced field failures |
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| Increased profitability |
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| Increased throughput |
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