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This Month in SMT007 Magazine: The Butterfly Effect
June 3, 2024 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
The basis of chaos theory is a key concept known as the “butterfly effect.” It’s the idea that a small event in one place (a butterfly flapping its wings in Spain) creates a cascading set of follow-on events that just might turn into a storm across Africa that becomes a hurricane striking Florida. The connections between cause and effect are not always obvious, but nevertheless are there—if you look for them. Again, choosing to look outward rather than inward.
What are some of those small changes bringing about big results? Come with us as we consider supply chain issues, workforce shortages, post-tariff and geopolitical shifts, and new opportunities in other countries.
This issue of SMT007 Magazine takes a closer look at the shifting EMS landscape and provides an insider’s view of what’s happening, and how to use these tips for your own company.
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