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JUNE 2025 I PCB007 MAGAZINE 89 For the latest news and information, visit PCB007.com Ventec International Group Enters Into a Fulfillment and Supply Agreement with Matrix and Launches Ventec Americas Ventec is excited to announce a new partnership with Matrix aimed at enhancing the fulfillment, value-added conversion, and distribution of PCB base materials across the North American market. This collabora- tion is set to significantly improve supply chain efficiency, and deliv- ery performance for the company's North Ameri- can customers. Driving Innovation: Traceability in PCB Production Traceability across the entire printed circuit board production process is an increasingly important topic among established manufacturers and compa- nies considering new PCB facilities. The reasons are apparent: Automatic load- ing of part programs; Con- nection with MES systems and collection of produc- tion data; Compliance with Industry 4.0 requirements. Insights Into a Differentiating Trade/Investment Global Strategy for Electronics To better understand the U.S. administra- tion's actions on global trade policies earlier this spring, Barry Matties and Nolan John- son met with Richard Cappetto, IPC's senior director of North American government rela- tions, who highlighted both the challenges and opportunities available to U.S. compa- nies in the recent trade activity. This could include increased domestic manufacturing and supply chain diversification. As a child in the late 1970s, I lived near Fremont, California, the home of the GM automotive manufacturing plant. At the time, GM had a terrible reputation for producing poor quality cars that were dwindling in popularity. I toured the GM plant while in elemen- tary school. Each child received a pair of safety glasses before our group was escorted around the plant with our teacher. Efficiency Unleashed: Breaking Down Lean and Six Sigma Dan's Biz Bookshelf: 'This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans' When it comes to strategy, few names resonate like Seth Godin. For decades, Godin has been a mentor to me— shaping the way I think about lead- ership, planning, and execution. His latest book, "This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans," reinforces why he's a beacon for anyone navigating the murky waters of business strategy.

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