Strategic Briefs on

EMS & Supply Chain

A collection of focused strategic analyses on electronics manufacturing, PCB supply chains,
and global production networks. Each brief highlights key market shifts and provides
access to in-depth PDF insights for industry decision-makers.

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Key insights into EMS & supply chain shifts

2 July 2026

Strategic Briefs covering key developments in EMS, PCB supply chains, and global manufacturing networks. Each insight highlights structural shifts and links to deeper PDF analysis for decision-makers.

Leadership potential in EMS: Identifying future leaders early

07 July 2026

Selecting the right leaders is a strategic decision. This Strategic Brief outlines why leadership potential should be assessed beyond technical expertise and highlights practical indicators and recommendations to help EMS companies build stronger teams, improve knowledge transfer, and enhance long-term business performance.

Securing Knowledge During EMS Relocation

14 July 2026

Successful EMS relocations require more than transferring documents and equipment. This Strategic Brief shows how to preserve critical know-how and systematically prevent knowledge loss throughout the relocation process.

Strategic Second Sourcing for Resilient Supply Chains

29 July 2026

Second sourcing is more than simply adding another supplier. This Strategic Brief explains how electronics OEMs can strengthen supply chain resilience, reduce critical dependencies, and establish the foundation for a future dual-sourcing strategy—without abandoning proven manufacturing networks.

Strategic Procurement for Resilient Supply Chains

6 August 2026

Learn how modern procurement strategies, multisourcing, supplier diversification, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and AI-supported planning help OEMs reduce supply risks and strengthen long-term competitiveness. Read the complete Strategic Brief.

China+1 and Knowledge Transfer

8 August 2026

Learn how existing EMS partners can actively support the transfer of manufacturing know-how to additional production sites through structured knowledge transfer, enabling more resilient supply chains, smoother production ramp-ups and successful China+1 strategies.

Building Resilient Electronics Manufacturing

12 August 2026

Geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory changes and fragile supply chains require new manufacturing strategies. Learn how companies strengthen resilience by diversifying EMS partners, manufacturing locations and sourcing structures.

PFAS Regulation in the Electronics Industry

15 August 2026

The proposed PFAS regulation is expected to have far-reaching implications for materials, components, and global electronics supply chains. This Strategic Brief explains the current regulatory developments, outlines the potential impact on procurement, product development, and manufacturing, and highlights why companies should review their sourcing and obsolescence strategies at an early stage.

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