Eastern European EMS Partnerships and Supply Chain Support
Arkadiusz (Arek) Rataj works with electronics manufacturers to establish and manage manufacturing and supply chain operations across Eastern Europe. With over 20 years of experience in the electronic components and EMS sector, he supports companies looking to secure reliable production, manage sourcing risk, and reduce cost across the region.
Based in Poland and active across markets including the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, and Turkey, Arek connects Western European and global manufacturers with qualified EMS partners capable of supporting PCB assembly, box build, and high-mix production environments.
What Arek Supports
- EMS partner identification and qualification
- Component sourcing strategy and supplier coordination
- Market entry planning for Eastern European manufacturing
- Cost analysis and procurement performance (PPV)
- Supply chain visibility and reporting frameworks
Experience in Electronics Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Arek brings experience from leadership roles at DigiKey, Arrow Electronics, and Kimball Electronics, where he worked across supply chain strategy, commodity management, and regional business development. His work has focused on building data-backed supply chain processes and establishing long-term manufacturing partnerships across EMEA.
For electronics manufacturers evaluating Eastern Europe as a production region, he provides a direct path to identifying partners, understanding regional dynamics, and putting a workable supply chain structure in place.
Working Alongside Cetec ERP
For companies implementing Cetec ERP, Arek supports the broader operational context around the system, including supplier selection, manufacturing strategy, and supply chain structure. This ensures the system is aligned with how material flows, how partners are managed, and how decisions are made across the business.
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