It would be difficult to find an industry that has changed consumers lives more over the past few decades than electronics. Within the subverticals--semiconductors, Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)--companies are faced with many challenges. This Research Spotlight aims to educate executives and plant managers on the EMS space, touching on the following topics: Overview of Electronics Challenges of EMS and Contract Manufacturers Combining Operational Excellence with Shop Floor Drivers In this Research Spotlight, LNS Research highlights how market leading companies are using Operational Excellence to coordinate initiatives to achieve profitable growth through supply-chain efficiency, compliance, and successful NPIs.