Packaging and board assembly technology trend and impact on the supply chain

The development and implementation of packaging and assembly technologies to enable continued miniaturization, functional densification and integration, as well as environmental friendliness, have specific and direct impact on the supply chain, including packaging, board assembly materials, processes and equipment. Fast time-to-market requirement, in combination with low cost and high reliability needs for different product categories, demands ever increasing cooperation throughout the supply chain, with early visibility.