# Strategies for Success in the Evolving Manufacturing Landscape with Season Group CEO Carl Hung

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2024-05-23
- Length: 26m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-05-23-strategies-for-success-in-the-evolving-manufacturing-landscape-with-season-group

## Summary

Carl Hung, CEO of Season Group, discusses the strategic integration of PyCom and the launch of the F1 multi-connectivity module, which enables engineers to build proof-of-concept IoT devices in a day. He explains how Season Group is shifting from a low-labor-cost model to a high-value engineering services provider, leveraging global talent in China, Malaysia, and Mexico to navigate tariffs and supply chain risks. The conversation highlights the industry's transition toward automation, AI, and regionalization, driven by China's domestic EV market growth and the need for supply chain resilience amidst trade wars.

## Chapters

- [0:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-05-23-strategies-for-success-in-the-evolving-manufacturing-landscape-with-season-group#t=8) Introduction: Carl Hung and Season Group
- [0:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-05-23-strategies-for-success-in-the-evolving-manufacturing-landscape-with-season-group#t=35) PyCom Acquisition and the F1 Module
- [3:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-05-23-strategies-for-success-in-the-evolving-manufacturing-landscape-with-season-group#t=230) Engineering Talent vs. Labor Costs
- [6:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-05-23-strategies-for-success-in-the-evolving-manufacturing-landscape-with-season-group#t=365) China Plus One Strategy: Malaysia and Mexico
- [9:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-05-23-strategies-for-success-in-the-evolving-manufacturing-landscape-with-season-group#t=543) Geographic Footprint and Supply Chain Risks
- [12:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-05-23-strategies-for-success-in-the-evolving-manufacturing-landscape-with-season-group#t=751) China's Domestic Market and EV Boom
- [17:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-05-23-strategies-for-success-in-the-evolving-manufacturing-landscape-with-season-group#t=1030) The Future of EMS: Automation and AI
- [24:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-05-23-strategies-for-success-in-the-evolving-manufacturing-landscape-with-season-group#t=1493) Product Design and Customer Experience

## Topics

- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Season Group (company)
- PyCom (company)
- F1 (product)
- Raspberry Pi (product)
- Koh Young (company)
- Global Electronics Association (company)
- BYD (company)
- Tesla (company)
- Meituan (company)
- Alibaba Taobao (company)
- Ctrl (product)

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