# Electronica 24: Jeroen Tuik on Connect Group's Evolution, Brand Consolidation and Expansion

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2024-11-18
- Length: 9m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-11-18-electronica-24-jeroen-tuik-on-connect-groups-evolution-brand-consolidation-and-e

## Summary

Jeroen Tuik, CEO of Connect Group, discusses the company's evolution from 1980s cable manufacturing to a global EMS powerhouse following the 2021 acquisition of iCore and subsequent rebranding. He explains how Connect Group is expanding its footprint with new facilities in Mexico and the US to provide agile, transparent supply chains for OEMs. Tuik highlights the critical role of data-driven decision-making and cloud integration in maintaining operational reliability and visibility post-pandemic.

## Chapters

- [0:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-11-18-electronica-24-jeroen-tuik-on-connect-groups-evolution-brand-consolidation-and-e#t=8) Introduction: Connect Group's History and Rebrand
- [1:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-11-18-electronica-24-jeroen-tuik-on-connect-groups-evolution-brand-consolidation-and-e#t=97) Global Footprint and Regional Agility
- [4:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-11-18-electronica-24-jeroen-tuik-on-connect-groups-evolution-brand-consolidation-and-e#t=243) Data Transparency and Cloud Integration
- [6:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-11-18-electronica-24-jeroen-tuik-on-connect-groups-evolution-brand-consolidation-and-e#t=392) Mexico Facility Growth and US Expansion
- [7:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-11-18-electronica-24-jeroen-tuik-on-connect-groups-evolution-brand-consolidation-and-e#t=440) Geopolitical Strategy and Supply Chain Resilience

## Topics

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

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Connect Group (company)
- iCore (company)
- SAP (tool)

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