# BONUS - What's the SCOOP - 2022 Trends with Indium's Ross Berntson

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2021-12-22
- Length: 11m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-12-22-bonus-whats-the-scoop-2022-trends-with-indiums-ross-berntson

## Summary

Ross Berntson, President and COO of Indium Corporation, discusses 2022 trends in the electronics manufacturing industry, focusing on the impact of electric vehicles (EVs) on supply chains and material innovation. He highlights Indium's strategy of regionalizing manufacturing to mitigate disruptions, specifically noting growth in Mexico and new facilities in Malaysia, Germany, and India. Berntson also addresses the critical role of talent acquisition and diversity in sustaining growth, while offering a guarded outlook on demand due to potential inventory corrections.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-12-22-bonus-whats-the-scoop-2022-trends-with-indiums-ross-berntson#t=6) Introduction and EV Impact
- [2:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-12-22-bonus-whats-the-scoop-2022-trends-with-indiums-ross-berntson#t=131) Supply Chain Disruptions and Inventory Strategy
- [3:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-12-22-bonus-whats-the-scoop-2022-trends-with-indiums-ross-berntson#t=229) Regionalization and Manufacturing Footprint
- [5:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-12-22-bonus-whats-the-scoop-2022-trends-with-indiums-ross-berntson#t=339) Mexico as a High-Tech Assembly Hub
- [7:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-12-22-bonus-whats-the-scoop-2022-trends-with-indiums-ross-berntson#t=459) Talent Acquisition and Diversity Programs
- [9:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-12-22-bonus-whats-the-scoop-2022-trends-with-indiums-ross-berntson#t=592) 2022 Outlook and Innovation Drivers

## Topics

- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- Indium Corporation (company)
- Durafuse HT (product)
- Koh Young America (company)
- Global Electronics Association (company)

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