Strategic Briefs on
EMS & Supply Chain - Part 3

Strategic analyses for hardware developers, OEMs and electronics
decision-makers — from PCB supply chains and manufacturing
strategies to global production networks. Each brief provides
practical insights to support better development, sourcing
and production decisions.

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Brazilian EMS Providers in Focus

11 September 2026

Zona Franca de Manaus or the São Paulo cluster — Brazilian EMS providers reach internationally competitive quality, from large corporate plants to specialized high-mix manufacturers. The Strategic Brief breaks down which tax incentives favor local manufacturing over importing, and at what production volume the shift actually pays off.

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Electronics Manufacturing in the UAE

14 September 2026

Incentives, financing, free zones and international logistics create attractive conditions for EMS and electronics manufacturing in the UAE. This Strategic Brief examines the location advantages, tax and customs opportunities, and key considerations when planning a manufacturing site.

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Brazil as an EMS Location for Latin America

20 September 2026

Which markets European OEMs can serve through Brazilian EMS manufacturing – from Brazil and the Mercosur countries to Chile, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador, as well as additional markets covered by existing trade preference agreements.

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Europe’s Industrial Electronics Base

24 September 2026

Europe does not need to replicate China’s entire industrial base. The focus should be on rebuilding critical capacity in semiconductors, PCBs and EMS manufacturing, using Europe’s existing technology, companies, skilled workforce and industrial infrastructure.

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TCO in EMS Outsourcing

29 September 2026

Why the lowest unit price from an EMS partner does not necessarily result in the lowest total cost. This Strategic Brief explains which costs should be included in a robust TCO assessment, from logistics, quality and production transfer to inventory, internal resources and supply-chain risks.

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From Idea to Series Production

2 Oktober 2026

What hardware start-ups should consider when moving from prototype development to series production – from selecting the right EMS partner and Design for Manufacturing through supply chain planning, quality and certification to production volumes and the capital required for a reliable production ramp-up.

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