# BONUS - EMS Thought for the Day (EMSNOW Special) #1 of 8 - Disruptive DNA

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2022-07-18
- Length: 3m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2022-07-18-bonus-ems-thought-for-the-day-emsnow-special-1-of-8-disruptive-dna

## Summary

Philip Stoughton, host of EMS@C-Level, argues that the winners in the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry will be those with 'disruptive DNA' who embrace constant change rather than merely surviving it. He contrasts companies that view current supply chain and economic challenges as temporary storms with those that have redesigned their business models, workflows, and digital transformations to thrive in a disrupted ecosystem. Stoughton predicts these agile EMS players will outperform competitors like Peloton and become preferred brands for OEMs, investors, and talent.

## Chapters

- [0:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2022-07-18-bonus-ems-thought-for-the-day-emsnow-special-1-of-8-disruptive-dna#t=5) Introduction: Philip Stoughton and Disruptive DNA

## Topics

- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- Koh Young (company)
- Global Electronics Association (company)
- Peloton (company)

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- [The State of Manufacturing: Resilience in Uncertain Times with Willem Sundblad](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-02-07-the-state-of-manufacturing-resilience-in-uncertain-times-with-willem-sundblad) (Manufacturing Happy Hour)
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- [Breaking Down Electronics Manufacturing with Jay Patel](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2025-12-23-breaking-down-electronics-manufacturing-with-jay-patel) (OnTrack)

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