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Electronica 24: InCap's Otto Pukk Wants Manufacturing to be Thoughtful, Sustainable and Fun

EMS@C-LEVEL · 27 Nov 2024 · 11m

What this episode covers

Otto Pukk, CEO of InCap, discusses the company's strategic focus on sustainability, ESG compliance, and regional supply chain shifts during his presentation at Electronica 2024. He explains how InCap utilizes data from EU regulations to improve efficiency and emphasizes the importance of industry-wide cooperation for scope three assessments. Pukk also details InCap's successful expansion into India and the US, highlighting their acquisition of Teletronics and the integration of acquired teams through a decentralized, employee-led culture.

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companies scaling up

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InCap, Teletronics, Apple, Foxconn
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Electronica 2024, IPC

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