Electronics is a dynamic, strategic sector for the French economy, encompassing companies with diverse expertise, ranging from the manufacture of electronic systems and components to printed circuit boards and embedded software.

With a turnover exceeding €15 billion and approximately 80,000 employees, this sector holds a prominent position in the economic landscape and offers significant growth opportunities, particularly with advancements in artificial intelligence. Despite its critical importance, the electronics industry continues to face several significant challenges.

Firstly, the shortage of skilled workers is a worrying issue for the future of the sector. Secondly, the industry’s competitiveness is under pressure from both low-cost countries and growing customer demands, requiring constant reinvention and process optimization.

Issues & Challenges

The challenges facing the industry require us to :

  • Adapt to constant technological advances in order to remain competitive.
  • Recruit and upskill the workforce to overcome the talent shortage in the sector.
  • Invest in innovative projects to reinforce technological excellence and showcase French expertise.
  • Develop robust financial strategies to ensure medium and long-term viability of companies.

AXSANT added value

To meet these challenges, our customers in the electronics sector call on our various areas of expertise:

  • Identify and develop restructuring projects to achieve operational excellence.
  • Optimise their purchasing and supply-chain processes by securing supply sources, improving lead times, and overhauling their planning strategies.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to establish task forces for crisis management and provide recommendations for business continuity.
  • Analyse and anticipate risks associated with ongoing sector changes.