Impact of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 on the Electronics Industry

Published: March 16, 2020, 8:31 p.m.

The Coronavirus (officially named COVID-19) is having a dramatic effect worldwide. There were concerns about the potential impact on the electronics industry when the outbreak first surfaced in China, but inventory buildups minimized the initial impact. Now, the spread of the outbreak and changes in consumer spending pose a much greater threat to the industry and global economy. Join TIRIAS Research principal analysts Kevin Krewell (@krewell) and Jim McGregor (@tekstrategist) in this TIRIAScast as they address the potential impact of the outbreak on the electronics industry.