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Electronica 24: Conflict to Creativity in Ukraine with IKT's Yevhen Horniuk

EMS@C-LEVEL · 6 Jan 2025 · 5m

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Yevhen Horniuk of IKT Electronics, an EMS provider, explains how the company navigated supply chain disruptions and talent loss due to the war in Ukraine. He details the strategic decision to open a new factory in Bulgaria in October 2023 to maintain service continuity for international customers while supporting the Ukrainian economy. Horniuk highlights the resilience of their engineering team and the continued trust of foreign clients despite the conflict.

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