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American Correspondent
Susan Mucha
Susan Mucha has over 25 years experience in the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry. She began her
career at SCI Systems, Inc. in 1981. She held progressively more responsible positions in marketing, strategic
planning and/or sales management at AVEX Electronics, Flextronics, XeTel and Sparton Electronics. Most recently,
she spent four years as Vice President, Sales and Marketing and an officer of Elamex S.A. de C.V. In 2001, she
founded Powell-Mucha Consulting, Inc. which focuses on strategic planning, market positioning and training for
the EMS industry.
In addition to the results her programs have generated, Ms. Mucha has received numerous industry awards. In 1994,
she was the recipient of the IPC's President's Award for her work in support of IPC's Electronics Manufacturing
Services Industry (EMSI) Council. She has also won regional and international awards for marketing programs.
Ms. Mucha holds an M.A.S. degree from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and a B.S. degree in journalism
from the University of Florida. She is a Certified Manager through the Institute of Certified Professional
Managers (ICPM).
Sue Mucha
Powell-Mucha Consulting, Inc.
Telephone: 915-585-7285
smucha@powell-muchaconsulting.com
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Recent articles by Susan Mucha;
Notes from the Wild, Wild West (04 August 2008)
I ended my last article on Mexico (Viva Mexico!) by pointing out that Mexico is old world culture, a skilled high technology manufacturing location, a poor agrarian society, Montezuma’s revenge and the Wild West all rolled into one country. Well, both the Wild West and skilled high technology aspects are starting to heat up in Juarez so I thought this might be a good time for an update. ...FULL STORY
What Drives Regional EMS Success? (04 July 2008)
Back in April, my column focused on the optimism found in the US regional electronics manufacturing services (EMS) sector. That optimism seems to be continuing, in spite of the fact that some much larger Tier One EMS players have posted earnings warnings. I thought this might be a time to take a look at elements of that business model that help drive success. ...FULL STORY
The Changing of the Guard (23 May 2008)
Change in senior management is both inevitable and important, argues Susan Mucha. But it needs to be handled properly. ...FULL STORY
What Recession? (21 April 2008)
An interesting comment I heard several times from regional EMS providers attending APEX was, “what recession?” Make no mistake, segments of the U.S. economy are experiencing significant downturn, but many U.S. regional EMS providers are seeing record levels of new opportunity. What drives this and what trends should be watched?...FULL STORY
The Whys and Hows of EMS Program Manager Certification (17 March 2008)
Are your program managers certified? While offsite training may seem to be an unnecessary overhead expense in a time of some economic uncertainty, the better question may be ‘can you afford to not certify your program managers?’ ...FULL STORY
Attitude Makes a Difference in EMS Customer Service (11 February 2008)
I’ve just spent a brutal week on the road travelling the U.S. coast-to-coast, so my decision to write a column on electronics manufacturing services (EMS) customer service shouldn’t be a surprise, says Susan Mucha...FULL STORY
Analyzing Total Cost Stays in Vogue (14 January 2008)
The electronics manufacturing services (EMS) market is very cyclical. When demand drops and recession ensues there is a stampede to the lowest cost markets. But as demand increases or becomes less predictable, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) analyze their EMS spend and rationalize their supply base either geographically or in terms of EMS business model. Many who do this exercise find one size doesn’t fit all. ...FULL STORY
Viva Mexico! (17 December 2007)
Mexico is back on the map for global EMS companies. Susan Mucha explains why it is time they should break for the border!...FULL STORY
RoHS isn’t Everyone’s Cup of Tea (19 November 2007)
It is no secret that not all original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are thrilled with RoHS legislation. While some companies covered by exemptions are using that time for a slow conversion to RoHS, others choose to avoid the issue for as long as possible. ...FULL STORY
The Difference Between EMS and Outsourcing (01 October 2007)
Susan Mucha says that outsourcing only works if the outsourcing process is robust – and the onus for this falls on the OEM, not the EMS....FULL STORY
How Big is Too Big? (05 August 2007)
Susan Mucha argues that while Tier one EMS providers will continue to dominate, they will not take over....FULL STORY
Managing customer expectations (07 June 2007)
American correspondent Susan Mucha asks, how closely does your company’s preferred business model mirror customer preferences?...FULL STORY
Does Your Cost Reduction Focus Adequately Measure Accountability Cost? (10 May 2007)
The electronics industry’s unofficial motto has always been better, cheaper, faster. To that end, engineering and procurement are always challenged to find lower cost sources of supply. But at what cost is the lower price? Susan Mucha examines the subject further....FULL STORY
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