# BONUS - EMS Thought for the Day (EMSNOW Special) #3 of 8 - Transformative Transformation

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2022-07-21
- Length: 3m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2022-07-21-bonus-ems-thought-for-the-day-emsnow-special-3-of-8-transformative-transformatio

## Summary

Host Philip Stoughton argues that the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry failed to achieve true digital transformation during the last decade, leaving it unprepared for recent disruptions like the pandemic and current supply chain crises. He critiques the disconnect between digital strategy and business strategy, noting that while tools for inspection and traceability exist, they haven't created a resilient ecosystem. Stoughton highlights the current demand-side uncertainty regarding order volumes and the supply-side need for granular visibility, advocating for deeper alignment between component manufacturers, distributors, and EMS companies to restore harmony.

## Chapters

- [0:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2022-07-21-bonus-ems-thought-for-the-day-emsnow-special-3-of-8-transformative-transformatio#t=5) Introduction: The Failure of Digital Transformation

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

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

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Ep. 15 | The Emergence of the Virtual Supply Chain in a COVID-19 World](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2020-12-17-ep-15-the-emergence-of-the-virtual-supply-chain-in-a-covid-19-world) (Moore's Lobby)
- [A Digital Backbone for Factories of the Future w/ Ryan Kuhlenbeck](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2023-10-10-a-digital-backbone-for-factories-of-the-future-w-ryan-kuhlenbeck) (The Manufacturing Executive)
- [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)
- [Chip Shortage Denier](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-05-10-chip-shortage-denier) (The Amp Hour)

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