Kimball Electronics ’ is prepared for the new normal .
Kimball Electronics used the pandemic to bring its global facilities closer together to build life-saving equipment around the world for the new normal .
The electronics manufacturing company , Kimball Electronics , is expanding , despite the global supply chain crisis , and the new normal . Steve Korn , the President of Global EMS Operations , is ready .
“ I ’ m responsible for all the manufacturing of those facilities , as well as our global supply chain and an IT team , as well as a finance team that supports those operations .” There are a lot of people reporting to Korn and he knows each of them is a vital employee . “ Our people are critical to us and that ’ s what separates us from our competitors ,” says Korn . “ We spend time making sure that we have the best work environment we can have .”
Manufacturing highly-reliable products at Kimball Electronics
Kimball Electronics manufactures electronics for products across several markets , including automotive , industrial , medical , and public safety .
“ It ’ s really exciting working across those different industries ,” says Korn . “ The number one thing for us is in each one of those industries , we manufacture very reliable products . If you ’ re going to a hospital and you have an AED device or a monitoring device or a ventilator , the last thing you would want is for it not to work .”
Building medical equipment with a focus on critical , life-saving needs
As Kimball Electronics manufactures for the medical and public safety markets , the company has adapted over the pandemic .
“ I think a couple things changed us , such as supporting our medical customers ,” says Korn . “ We did a lot of work for Phillips in building ventilators and building BIPAP equipment , it really helped us focus more into the medical space and public safety .”
Over the pandemic , Korn has had the time to develop professional skills . “ I have continued to improve my communication skills — for how to develop communicating virtually and in writing .” Virtually or officebased , Kimball Electronics is ready for the new normal .
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