TFI Quarterly Forum invites you to take a short survey and contribute to the combined expertise from and for our industry during this challenging time. This study aims to share the current and projected impact of the economic downturn to our financials, operations, sales and human resources. The electronics industry has demonstrated the ability to survive prior cycles and prosper and we are confident that insight from this study will reinforce your company's strategy, highlight best practices and shed light on how our customers and suppliers are responding. Responses to the survey questions will be completely confidential. Thank you in advance for participating. A complimentary executive summary of this research will be available to study participants next month and a webinar revealing the results will be offered through the Supply Chain Council. Managing Through the Downturn Research Survey February 2009 TAKE SURVEY This study is carried out by TFI Quarterly Forum, delivering research, insights, executive networking events and education for the electronics industry. This global community of members representing EMS, ODM, OEM, component manufacturers and distributors leverages industry specific studies and knowledge for competitive advantage. We would welcome your company to join this community. More information is available here or contact TFI Quarterly Forum directly via email. Serving as Forum's President, Kathleen Geraghty has been in the electronics industry for nearly twenty years. In recent years Kathleen has contributed to TFI Quarterly Forum as Sr. Research Analyst for their supply chain studies. Previously she was a Director at Avnet EM for Supply Chain Services. In her currrent capacity Kathleen is leveraging her extensive experience with OEM's, Contract Manufacturers, Distributors, as well as Electronic Component Manufacturers to lead the Forum and research agenda. Kathleen is a graduate of University of Illinois, College of Commerce and Business. She has a Masters of Science in Technology Management at National University - Galway with a research dissertation in global knowledge management. Leveraging field research, Kathleen is a published author in industry and academic journals and a speaker on the intersection of supply chain and knowledge transfer. She also currently teaches Operations Management at DePaul University in Chicago. Daniel Aitken - Business Development & Analyst. Based in Montreal, Daniel has worked in the supply and distribution industry for more than 12 years and previously served at Future Electronics in the role of corporate director, specifically as Director of Strategic Business Development. Daniel’s experience and expertise lies heavily in developing business to business partnerships with EMS providers and OEMs. Daniel also has extensive experience outside the high-tech sector as a management consultant and sales executive. Daniel graduated from Grant MacEwan College in Edmonton Alberta in the field of Social Work in 1986 and has also attended the University of Alberta and received a certificate in Management Training.