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EMS@C-LEVEL Season #1 Episode #2 with Creative Electron's Dr. Bill Cardoso

EMS@C-LEVEL · 7 Aug 2020 · 21m · Episode 2

What this episode covers

Dr. Bill Cardoso, CEO of Creative Electron, explains how his company pivoted its manufacturing operations during the COVID-19 crisis by decentralizing assembly to eight locations in San Diego County to maintain production of x-ray systems. He details the adoption of AI-driven autonomous inspection and the shift to 'X-ray as a Service' (XAS), allowing remote operation of equipment via virtual laboratories. Cardoso also discusses leadership strategies, including a '20-mile march' philosophy and a results-oriented culture, which allowed the company to avoid layoffs and sustain growth despite supply chain disruptions.

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companies scaling up

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Creative Electron, Tesla, Koh Young, Global Electronics Association
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