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Balancing Global and Regional Supply Chains - Sanjay Huprikar, Chief Global Officer, IPC on EMS@C-Level

EMS@C-LEVEL · 2 Jun 2025 · 19m

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Sanjay Huprikar, Chief Global Officer at the Global Electronics Association (IPC), discusses the organization's strategic shift to balance global supply chain integration with regional manufacturing resilience. He explains how IPC is expanding its role beyond standards and certification to include government advocacy, workforce training, and industry intelligence to serve a $3 trillion industry. Huprikar emphasizes the importance of listening to multinational members to harmonize best practices and address complex challenges like fair trade and supply chain sustainability.

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