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APEX 24 Wrap with Joel Scutchfield and Eric Miscoll: Collaborative Innovation, Human Potential, and Strategic Growth

EMS@C-LEVEL · 30 Apr 2024 · 25m

What this episode covers

Joel Scutchfield, CEO of Koh Young Technology, and Eric Miscoll, publisher of EMSNOW, discuss industry trends observed at the APEX 2024 trade show. They highlight a shift toward open collaboration between vendors and customers, the strategic use of AI to create 'super operators' who manage automated lines, and the critical need to attract younger talent through better pay and engaging work. Scutchfield also addresses the current market slowdown, noting excess capacity in Mexico and the focus on operational efficiency to prepare for future growth.

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Koh Young, Cogiscan, Texas Instruments
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KSmart, Neptune
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APEX 2024

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