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

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2025-01-06
- Length: 5m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2025-01-06-electronica-24-conflict-to-creativity-in-ukraine-with-ikts-yevhen-horniuk

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2025-01-06-electronica-24-conflict-to-creativity-in-ukraine-with-ikts-yevhen-horniuk#t=8) Introduction: Yevhen Horniuk and IKT Electronics

## 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)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- IKT Electronics (company)
- Bulgaria (other)

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