The Bishop Report

The Bishop Report

The Bishop Report is the global interconnect industry’s most comprehensive source of information and analysis on this vital technology sector’s companies, markets, and trends.Your annual subscription Includes —:

  • Twelve issues of The Bishop Report (typically 25+ pages in length.) Request a sample here.
  • Connector Industry News Briefs and Industry Updates. These timely email updates arrive 40 to 50 times per year and cover breaking news on acquisitions, personnel, industry events, and other developments impacting connector companies and technologies.
  • Access to the The Bishop Report archive portal.
  • The Connector Industry Yearbook –  a 200-page report on the connector industry (Corporate License only)
  • Corporate subscriptions include an unlimited number of subscribers within your organization.

Bishop Report Coverage Areas

Analysis of country and regional connector markets

Each year, Bishop & Associates conducts a comprehensive analysis of the electronic connector market, including regional, country, and product line information for North America, Europe, China, Japan, Asia-Pacific, and developing countries. Subscribers of the Bishop Report receive a summary of this valuable industry information as part of their subscription. More detailed data is included through Bishop & Associates’ market research reports.

Quarterly and annual sales and profit results

Each quarter, Bishop & Associates recaps’ information derived from public and proprietary sources to provide the industry with current, and projected trends in both sales and profits. Information on public companies is supplied at the company level, enabling the subscriber to evaluate each company individually, as well as comparing their own sales and profit results to the rest of the industry.

Projections by country and region of the world

During the year, The Bishop Report will provide numerous connector growth projections at a regional, country, equipment, and product category level. The Bishop Report is a major source of growth estimates for the U.S. and world electronic connector markets.

Supplier performance by region, product category, and end-use markets

Each year, Bishop & Associates dedicates one issue of The Bishop Report to the performance of connector suppliers worldwide. This information is extracted from an annual study published by Bishop & Associates on “The World’s Top 100 Connector Suppliers.” Supplier information is furnished by region of the world, product category, and end-use markets. Complete information is always provided on the top 10 worldwide suppliers, with individual sales by region of the world, sales by end-use markets, and sales by product category.

How’s Business: Market and OEM Trends

Each quarter, The Bishop Report analyzes results of public OEMs that purchase the majority of the world’s connectors. We report on how the large connector consumers are performing in sales and profit growth. Additionally, we monitor companies that comprise major sales channels, i.e., contract manufacturers and distributors.

Key industry benchmarks

The Bishop Report also provides “Key Connector Industry Benchmarks.” The industry benchmark is a graphic or pictorial snapshot conveying a variety of information on the world connector market. Topics range from key industry results to, customer preference surveys, sales and profit results, cost of goods sold, SG&A, ROE, ROA, inventory turns, and others.

End-use equipment analysis by country and region of the world

Throughout the year, The Bishop Report will furnish information for end-use equipment markets with country, regional, and worldwide summaries.

Connector industry forecast and outlook

Each quarter, Bishop Report subscribers will receive an “Outlook and Forecast” analysis of the world connector industry.

Product analysis by country and region of the world

The Bishop Report furnishes country, regional, and worldwide information on connector sales.

Monthly Indices

  • Book-to-Bill analysis measures industry sales and orders to prior periods.
  • Connector Confidence Index (WCCI) measures industry personnel confidence in business conditions now and in six months.
  • Lead Time and Price Index monitor trends in connector prices and calculates the average lead-time on new orders in weeks.

Significant events affecting connector suppliers and distributors

The “Significant Events” section of The Bishop Report furnishes a recap of important information and events related to the suppliers and distributors of electronic connectors. Bishop & Associates reviews industry publications, summarizing events having a bearing on the connector industry.

Updates on key industry executives

The Bishop Report keeps you updated on key executives within the connector industry. This section provides current information on promotions, changes in responsibility, and moves involving connector supplier and distributor executives.

Connector industry news briefs

Your subscription to The Bishop Report includes Connector Industry News Briefs and Industry Updates. This service keeps you up-to-date on all significant events happening within the worldwide connector industry. Stay informed on all significant events happening within the worldwide connector industry through regular emails and breaking industry news.

Bishop Report Corporate Subscription                                                           $2,950

This subscription level includes an unlimited number of subscribers from your company (send us the names and e-mail addresses and we do the rest). All company subscribers will have credentials assigned to access to the subscriber’s portal on the Bishopinc.com website providing access to our archive of past Bishop Reports and News Briefs.

Bishop Report Single-User Subscription                                                         $1,750

The subscription level includes 12 issues of The Bishop Report, the Connector Industry Yearbook and 40-50 News Briefs and Industry Updates. This subscriber has access to our archive of past Bishop Reports and News Briefs on our website.

Need More Information?

For more information contact Bishop & Associates at 630-443-2702; or click here to email us.