# Exploring the Electronics Supply Chain: Challenges, Solutions, and Future Trends with BMK Group's Michael Knöferle

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2023-11-26
- Length: 11m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-26-exploring-the-electronics-supply-chain-challenges-solutions-and-future-trends-wi

## Summary

Michael Knöferle, CEO of BMK Group, discusses the company's strategy for navigating the electronics supply chain crisis through collaboration and digital visibility. He explains how BMK manages record-level inventory and diverse customer bases to balance order books, while leveraging a digital portal to improve supply chain transparency. Knöferle also details BMK's approach to talent retention and automation, focusing on adaptable, high-mix automation solutions developed in partnership with universities to address labor constraints.

## Chapters

- [0:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-26-exploring-the-electronics-supply-chain-challenges-solutions-and-future-trends-wi#t=8) Introduction: BMK Group Overview and Scale
- [1:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-26-exploring-the-electronics-supply-chain-challenges-solutions-and-future-trends-wi#t=71) Navigating the Inventory Crisis and Supply Chain Inflexibility
- [3:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-26-exploring-the-electronics-supply-chain-challenges-solutions-and-future-trends-wi#t=218) Collaboration with Suppliers and Partners
- [4:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-26-exploring-the-electronics-supply-chain-challenges-solutions-and-future-trends-wi#t=270) Managing Inventory Levels and Customer Diversity
- [6:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-26-exploring-the-electronics-supply-chain-challenges-solutions-and-future-trends-wi#t=360) Digital Transformation and Supply Chain Visibility
- [7:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-26-exploring-the-electronics-supply-chain-challenges-solutions-and-future-trends-wi#t=440) Talent Recruitment and Employer Branding
- [9:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-26-exploring-the-electronics-supply-chain-challenges-solutions-and-future-trends-wi#t=565) Adaptable Automation for High-Mix Production

## Topics

- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Factory operations & automation](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/factory-operations)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- BMK Group (company)
- Productronica 2023 (other)
- Koh Young (company)
- Global Electronics Association (company)

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