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I-Connect007 COVID-19 Outbreak Research Survey Results
March 27, 2020 | I-Connect007 Research TeamEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Our ongoing survey regarding the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on the electronics industry has produced some interesting results. The following charts are showing the responses as of today to a few of the questions we are asking.
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