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

In this compelling conversation, Sanjay Huprikar shares insights into his expanded role overseeing IPC's global strategy across Europe, India, Southeast Asia, the US, and Canada. As the newly appointed Chief Global Officer for an association serving a $3 trillion global industry, Huprikar offers a unique perspective on how trade associations must evolve to serve increasingly complex, multinational member companies.

Key Discussion Points:

• The New Global Paradigm: How IPC is redefining "global" in an era where regionalization and supply chain resilience have become critical priorities
• Beyond Standards and Certification: IPC's expansion into areas like government advocacy, supply chain sustainability, and industry intelligence
• The Art of Listening: How building credible relationships with industry leaders creates the foundation for meaningful collective action
• Regional Manufacturing vs. Global Supply Chains: Why the electronics industry needs both approaches simultaneously
• Government Relations Success: Insights into IPC's growing influence in policy discussions across multiple regions
• The Connectivity Challenge: How multinational companies make decisions locally while needing global coordination

EMS@C-Level is sponsored by global inspection leaders Koh Young (https://www.kohyoung.com) and Creative Electron (https://creativeelectron.com)

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to IPC's Chief Global Officer
• 2:30 Balancing Global and Regional Supply Chains
• 5:40 Expanding Role and Collaborative Approach
• 9:10 Building Trust and Industry Connections
• 12:20 Government Relations and Policy Work
• 16:30 Future Focus and Industry Solutions