Join EMSNOW Publisher Eric Miscoll and I on an exhilarating journey through the bustling corridors of electronica 2024. Uncover the hidden dynamics and global connections of the electronics industry as we navigate the challenges of excess inventory and explore India's burgeoning role as a manufacturing powerhouse. Discover the bold tactics employed by sales people from China that reveal the pressing drive for business in this ever-evolving arena. We'll unravel the complexities of regionalization, protectionism, and tariffs, and discuss how companies are reshaping their global footprints in response to these geopolitical shifts. Learn how the shift from low-cost labor to "low-cost-local" manufacturing is reshaping infrastructure and supply chains across the globe.
We go on to explore the transformation of the global electronics landscape as we shift focus to Industry 4.0, where the old guard meets new innovators who bring new ideas and new tools. Automation and AI are at the forefront, bridging the experience gap between seasoned veterans and the fresh ideas of newcomers.
Meanwhile on the political stage we unpack the recent US election, and discuss ho organizations like IPC are leading the charge with initiatives that highlight individual skills and the broader economic implications of the industry, lobbying governments around the world.
EMS@C-Level at electronica 2024 was hosted by IPC (https://www.ipc.org/)

Like every episode of EMS@C-Level, this one was sponsored by global inspection leader Koh Young (https://www.kohyoung.com).
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