What clients say about TFI’s manufacturing-strategy services:

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Technology Forecasters will always be the first company to come to my mind when people ask me for a source of information and services related to the EMS industry.”

-- Paul H. Esling, Electronic Manufacturing Services, Texas Instruments

Cisco values its relationships with suppliers to the extent that we have Technology Forecasters¾an objective third-party¾measure our suppliers' levels of satisfaction with Cisco as a customer, in key aspects of the relationship. This way, we are able to continually improve our supplier relationships as ecosystem partners, enabling us to provide the best solutions for our customers and stakeholders.”

-- Steve Darendinger, VP Global Commodity Supplier Management, Cisco Systems

I appreciated the help TFI gave during the outsource consulting project and in doing the industry research. The data you analyzed pointed to the right decision.”

-- Bob Murphy, Operations Manager, ATD/ITD Operations, Teradyne Inc.

I have found Technology Forecasters to be an invaluable source of trends and analysis in an industry that is fast reshaping the global economy--but is still largely unknown to most people.”

-- Pete Engardio, Senior News Editor, Business Week Magazine

Everybody relies on Technology Forecasters' data for the electronics contract manufacturing industry.”

-- Michael Marks, Chairman, Flextronics

TFI’s EMS/ODM Report Card and Buyers’ Guide is a great report. Selecting a contract manufacturing partner is one of the most important decisions you can make, with far-reaching implications (like getting married!), so to have something quantifiable to enhance your decision is invaluable. This Report provides more objectivity and a complete picture of the possibilities.”

-- Dave Cox, Senior VP Operations, Blue Coat Systems

I look to Technology Forecasters for authoritative information about markets and issues that are important to Celestica.”

-- Tony Rangel, Celestica Market Development Director

What clients say about TFI Environment’s consulting, research, and workshops

TFI Identified >$7 million in cost savings opportunities over 3 years through a strategic environmental roadmap.”

-- Dave Cox, Senior VP Operations, Blue Coat Systems

TFI Environment was the ideal consulting firm to conduct a landmark industry study on substance-restriction requirements. The result was great quantitative information and illustrative qualitative insights--all well presented.”

-- Parker Brugge, Vice President Environmental Affairs and Industry Sustainability

Pamela Gordon was probably the best speaker we've had at this type of event. Her 3-hour Lean and Green workshop was fantastic -- eye opening, motivational and educational.”

-- Craig Hershberg, Director Environmental Affairs, Toshiba America

What clients say about TFI President Pamela Gordon’s keynote speeches, workshops, and books:

Pamela Gordon again provided an interesting, up-to-date keynote on environmental sustainability, and kept us on the edge of our seats for a good hour and half.”

-- Peter Polgar, Chairman Operations Roundtable, AeA San Diego Council

Your keynote presentation ‘Strategic Considerations for Meeting Substance-Restriction Requirements in the Electronics Industry’ is extremely good. It spells out a lot of the messages that we are trying to communicate.”

-- Steven Andrews, UK Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

On behalf of the organizers of the 2008 West Coast Regional Environmental Auditing Roundtable meeting, I would like to express my sincerest thanks for addressing our group in San Francisco. Your presentation was first rate and I know the audience appreciated your enthusiasm and creative PowerPoint. Your talk left no doubt that there are significant financial and good will benefits for companies to exceed environmental regulations, whether they be in the electronics industry or not.”

-- Gary A, Lucks, JD, CPEA, CEO, Beyond Compliance

The audience at SCOPE East really enjoyed and appreciated Pamela Gordon’s presentation, ’Reduce to Grow’ is the New Imperative: for Profitability and Environmental Gain. Pamela’s efforts—including her judging and presentation of the Green Supply Chain Award--contributed to the conference being a huge success.”

-- Toby Harris, Show Director, Quartz Events LLC

According to Pamela Gordon's book, Lean and Green: Profit for Your Workplace and Environment, green companies must do several things. First, a green company follows environmental laws and regulations. Second, a green company eliminates wasteful processes. Third, a green company reduces its use of resources. Bottom line - dollars drive green decisions, not emotion. Gordon's book supports green decision- making based on sound financial decisions, not ‘tree hugging’ emotional issues. Cypress's core values fit all of these.”

-- John Quist, Formerly of Cypress Semiconductor. Now VP Operations at Impinj

Lean and Green is a profitable guide to any business willing to lay aside the old way of working and adopt solid environmental principles into their management thinking.”

-- Harry W. Reid, Agilent Technologies (retired)

The book format [of Lean and Green] is just perfect for energizing individuals to take a step forward in their companies and make a difference for the environment. Nowhere we do we need it more than here in China.”

-- Evelyn Baldwin, Environmental Manager Asia Pacific, 3M

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