May 2000 . CMs face an array of choices for supply-chain connections. Flip chip and lead-free soldering inspire initiatives at Flextronics. The EMS industry continues to attract new players, despite consolidation. Four new players are profiled.
CMs keep building strength in front-end services through several means.
SCI, PartnerTech, Plexus and MCMS serve as examples. In the News, Lucent puts outsourcing in high gear. Also, Flextronics will pick up an Israeli CM, while Viasystems will acquire Top Line. Plus SCI details expansions. June 2000 .