# EMS@C-LEVEL Season #2021 Episode #11 with IPC's John Mitchell

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2021-09-08
- Length: 31m
- Episode: 11
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-09-08-ems-c-level-season-2021-episode-11-with-ipcs-john-mitchell

## Summary

John Mitchell, CEO and President of IPC, discusses the electronics manufacturing industry's response to global supply chain disruptions, the push for digital transformation, and the growing importance of ESG standards. He highlights IPC's 'Factory of the Future' initiative, the challenges of government incentives in the US versus Europe, and the need for industry-directed solutions to component shortages. Mitchell also covers the demographic shift in the workforce, the upcoming IPC APEX 2022 expo, and new educational programs aimed at engaging younger engineers.

## Chapters

- [0:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-09-08-ems-c-level-season-2021-episode-11-with-ipcs-john-mitchell#t=8) Introduction and Supply Chain Crisis
- [2:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-09-08-ems-c-level-season-2021-episode-11-with-ipcs-john-mitchell#t=144) Digital Transformation and Factory of the Future
- [6:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-09-08-ems-c-level-season-2021-episode-11-with-ipcs-john-mitchell#t=366) Government Incentives and Semiconductor Policy
- [13:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-09-08-ems-c-level-season-2021-episode-11-with-ipcs-john-mitchell#t=835) ESG Standards and the APEX Working Group
- [19:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-09-08-ems-c-level-season-2021-episode-11-with-ipcs-john-mitchell#t=1183) Workforce Engagement and Generational Shifts
- [25:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-09-08-ems-c-level-season-2021-episode-11-with-ipcs-john-mitchell#t=1512) IPC Initiatives and APEX 2022 Logistics

## Topics

- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- IPC (company)
- CFX (other)
- APEX (other)
- Altium (company)
- Koh Young (company)
- CloudNC (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [How Technology is Changing the Manufacturing Game w/ Dr. John Mitchell](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2021-06-22-how-technology-is-changing-the-manufacturing-game-w-dr-john-mitchell) (The Manufacturing Executive)
- [What to Expect at IPC APEX 2025: Standards, Innovation & Networking](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2025-04-16-what-to-expect-at-ipc-apex-2025-standards-innovation-networking) (OnTrack)
- [Passing Storm or New Normal? How Should We Think of Today's Electronics Supply Chain?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2022-11-22-passing-storm-or-new-normal-how-should-we-think-of-todays-electronics-supply-cha) (Moore's Lobby)
- [Bringing Design Order to a Chaotic World: Insights From Top Execs at Digi-Key and Molex](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2022-09-27-bringing-design-order-to-a-chaotic-world-insights-from-top-execs-at-digi-key-and) (Moore's Lobby)
- [142: How to Accelerate Smart Manufacturing Adoption in the US with John Dyck, CEO of CESMII](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-06-20-142-how-to-accelerate-smart-manufacturing-adoption-in-the-us-with-john-dyck-ceo) (Manufacturing Happy Hour)

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