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EMS@C Panel: The Unseen Barriers of Reshoring and Talent Acquisition in EMS with BMK Group and CMS Electronics

EMS@C-LEVEL · 15 Dec 2023 · 18m

What this episode covers

Michael Velmenden of CMS Electronics and Michael Knöferle of BMK Group discuss the stalled nature of reshoring in Europe, noting that while supply chain security drove initial interest, actual volume shifts remain limited. They highlight severe supply chain opacity and the 'bullwhip effect' as major barriers to efficient inventory and cash flow management. The panelists also address the critical talent shortage in the EMS sector, arguing that automation cannot replace the need for highly qualified engineers and operators, requiring a strategic shift in how EMS companies market themselves as innovative employers.

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CMS Electronics, BMK Group, Koh Young, Global Electronics Association
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Productronica 2023

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