# Unlocking Tunisia's Potential in the EMS Industry: On Tour with EMSNOW & in4ma

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2024-06-12
- Length: 48m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-06-12-unlocking-tunisias-potential-in-the-ems-industry-on-tour-with-emsnow-in4ma

## Summary

Dieter Weiss of in4ma and Eric Miscoll of EMSNOW report on their tour of Tunisia's electronics manufacturing sector, visiting companies like Zollner, TIS (part of ALL Circuits), and La Pratique Electronique. They highlight Tunisia's unique export-only business model, which leverages tax-free import/export zones, and discuss the industry's heavy reliance on automotive and communication equipment. The hosts analyze the competitive advantages of low labor costs and a highly skilled, underemployed engineering talent pool, positioning Tunisia as a viable alternative to Eastern Europe and the Far East for European manufacturing.

## Chapters

- [0:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-06-12-unlocking-tunisias-potential-in-the-ems-industry-on-tour-with-emsnow-in4ma#t=9) Introduction and Tour Overview
- [3:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-06-12-unlocking-tunisias-potential-in-the-ems-industry-on-tour-with-emsnow-in4ma#t=214) Tunisia EMS Market Metrics and Scale
- [8:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-06-12-unlocking-tunisias-potential-in-the-ems-industry-on-tour-with-emsnow-in4ma#t=490) French Colonial Influence and Industry History
- [9:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-06-12-unlocking-tunisias-potential-in-the-ems-industry-on-tour-with-emsnow-in4ma#t=574) Export-Only Zones and Customs Logistics
- [12:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-06-12-unlocking-tunisias-potential-in-the-ems-industry-on-tour-with-emsnow-in4ma#t=777) Manufacturing Capabilities and Technology Mix
- [17:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-06-12-unlocking-tunisias-potential-in-the-ems-industry-on-tour-with-emsnow-in4ma#t=1054) Facility Expansion and Optimization Strategies
- [20:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-06-12-unlocking-tunisias-potential-in-the-ems-industry-on-tour-with-emsnow-in4ma#t=1208) Talent Pool, Education, and Labor Costs
- [26:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-06-12-unlocking-tunisias-potential-in-the-ems-industry-on-tour-with-emsnow-in4ma#t=1609) Automation, Digitalization, and Order Books
- [34:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-06-12-unlocking-tunisias-potential-in-the-ems-industry-on-tour-with-emsnow-in4ma#t=2089) Regional Stability and Future Outlook
- [39:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-06-12-unlocking-tunisias-potential-in-the-ems-industry-on-tour-with-emsnow-in4ma#t=2361) Upcoming Events and Industry Data Transition

## Topics

- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Zollner (company)
- TIS (company)
- ALL Circuits (company)
- La Pratique Electronique (company)
- emkaMED (company)
- OneTech (company)
- Valeo (company)
- Sagemcom (company)
- TUNELEC (company)
- Micronic (tool)
- IPC (company)
- Cogiscan (company)
- Koh Young (company)
- Global Electronics Association (company)

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