Hardware Is Forever

Hardware Is Forever

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Hardware Is Forever episodes

  • Developing Growth: Concentrating Energy and Escaping Entropy

    Growing as a company, leader, and even as a person requires concentrated energy - which isn't a natural state for any of us. In today's episode, we're talking about focus in practical, actionable ways. We can develop concentrated energy to drive forward and stay competitive if we develop systems for focus, such as leaning on core values and company culture. How do we counteract chaos? Escape entropy? Explore what this means at Amtech and how your organization can more intentionally grow.

    18 min
  • Culture & Values: Developing a Successful Electronics Manufacturing Organization

    What do buzzwords like core values tactically and transactionally mean in an organization? How does culture show up outside the words you say about work? In today's episode, we're exploring ways to transform your organization into one built on a strong foundation of what matters most - people and relationships. Jay Patel and his team continually work to systematize these efforts at Amtech. Join us as he explains ways to take customer feedback, industry conversations, and experiences into account to ensure success and pave the way for future growth. By understanding the importance of core values and culture, your organization will be well-equipped to fail fast and learn from mistakes, enabling it to remain competitive in the ever-changing marketplace - especially valuable for other commodity manufacturers that want to establish its unique perspective. Featuring Jay Patel

    23 min
  • Relationship Selling: Think People, Not Product

    Creating more customers isn't just a function of selling more stuff. It's about creating more success with and for your customers. In today's episode, we discuss the importance of relationship selling, including practical tips and strategies to build trust and understand the customer's needs to strengthen buyer-seller relationships. Amtech CEO Jay Patel shares valuable insights on adding value to customers beyond the product or service and creating lasting relationships beyond the initial sale. Finally, Jay reveals the importance of "the butterfly effect" and illustrates that what you put into situations - positive or negative - is likely to return to you. Discover how all this works at Amtech, and what it takes to develop and maintain successful customer relationships. Featuring Jay Patel

    22 min
  • From The Floor: Wisdom Learned Running An Electronics Manufacturing Shop

    In this episode, we're exploring what it takes to adapt to sudden changes, save time, and make smart decisions, especially in the face of the unexpected. Our discussion takes us from the floor of Amtech electronics manufacturing into the decision-making processes and fundamental perspectives necessary to run a successful business, client relationship, or production process. Jay Patel joins us to talk through proactively anticipating upcoming challenges and overcoming obstacles to reach goals. Featuring Jay Patel

    21 min
  • The Real Savings: Value vs Cost
    Maximizing margins while improving customer experiences can exist together - though sometimes we just need to recalibrate our ideas of what we're spending - and what we're getting in return. Today Amtech CEO Jay Patel joins us for a broad conversation about discovering the power of vendor partnerships and learning some best practices for discovering the highest value. We explore how to prioritize value over cost, partner with the right vendors, and develop the goals of efficiency, savings, and quality. Investing in the right partnerships can help you unlock increased efficiency, access to supply chain advantages, and substantial cost savings without sacrificing quality. Featuring Jay Patel
    23 min

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Hardware Is Forever is your source for the expert insights, ideas and innovations you need to do more in the electronics manufacturing industry. From optimization to operations, join us as we put…