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December 18, 2023 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Economic Headwinds
Operating a PCB fabrication company is a lot like piloting a sailboat—you need to keep your eye on the prevailing conditions, or you might find yourself lost, or in danger of sinking. That’s where this month's issue of PCB007 Magazine comes in. The biggest names in PCB manufacturing share their economic outlook for the upcoming year and beyond. As you will see, they were all bullish on our industry, but there was some apprehension as well. No one wants to get burned by another supply chain disruption.
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