{"id":11954,"date":"2025-09-15T14:16:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T13:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ic-resources.com\/?page_id=11954"},"modified":"2025-09-15T14:16:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T13:16:41","slug":"contractor-care-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ic-resources.com\/us\/contractor-care-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Contractor care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contractor_care_page\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-c5a8c70\" data-block-id=\"c5a8c70\"><style>.stk-c5a8c70 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-c5a8c70-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;flex-wrap:wrap !important;--stk-flex-grow:0 !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-c5a8c70 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align 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id=\"the-ic-resource\" data-block-id=\"07a750a\"><style>.stk-07a750a {margin-bottom:50px !important;}.stk-07a750a .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:52px !important;color:#FFFFFF !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-07a750a {margin-bottom:25px !important;}.stk-07a750a .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:36px !important;}}<\/style><h1 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-white-color has-text-align-center\">The IC Resource<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-67c8826\" id=\"span-style-color-ffffff-class-stk-highlight-welcome-to-the-ic-resource-y-strong-our-quarterly-look-at-the-global-semiconductor-industry-strong-span\" data-block-id=\"67c8826\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Welcome to the IC Resource &#8211; y<strong>our quarterly look at the global semiconductor industry.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-aea7a2c\" data-block-id=\"aea7a2c\"><style>.stk-aea7a2c .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-aea7a2c .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>Edition 2. Q3 2025<\/strong><\/span><br\/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Global insights from industry experts Ole Gerkensmeyer, Shari Begun and Claus Aasholm<br\/><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-6fb8c71 stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-block-id=\"6fb8c71\"><style>.stk-6fb8c71 {background-color:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(238,238,238) 0%,rgb(169,184,195) 100%) !important;background-image:url(https:\/\/ic-resources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-IC-Resource-Images2.png) !important;background-position:top right !important;background-blend-mode:multiply !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-6fb8c71:before{background-color:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(238,238,238) 0%,rgb(169,184,195) 100%) !important;opacity:0.5 !important;}.stk-6fb8c71-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:40px !important;flex-wrap:wrap !important;--stk-flex-grow:0 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-6fb8c71-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b83cb5e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b83cb5e\"><style>.stk-b83cb5e-inner-blocks{align-items:flex-start !important;justify-content:flex-start !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b83cb5e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk--column-flex stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b83cb5e-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-b8732fc\" data-block-id=\"b8732fc\"><style>.stk-b8732fc-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:50px !important;flex-wrap:wrap !important;--stk-flex-grow:0 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-b8732fc-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a257ef2\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a257ef2\"><style>.stk-a257ef2 {padding-top:30px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-a257ef2 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(66.666% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a257ef2-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a257ef2-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-3b3b8a3\" data-block-id=\"3b3b8a3\"><style>.stk-3b3b8a3 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-3b3b8a3 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The circular economy in electronics seeks to combat the mounting challenge of e-waste through strategies such as recycling, refurbishing, and reusing electronic sub-systems at the highest possible level. Unlike the traditional \u201ctake-make-dispose\u201d model, circular practices aim to maximize resource efficiency, extend product lifecycles, and reduce environmental impact. With global e-waste projected to grow sharply, the sector faces increasing pressure to reduce its linear \u201cthrow-away-design\u201d mentality. Policies such as the EU Green Deal, rising consumer awareness, and innovative approaches like urban mining make the transition to circular electronics both urgent and promising.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Key Concepts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-a8fb81f\" data-block-id=\"a8fb81f\"><style>.stk-a8fb81f .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-a8fb81f .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The\u00a0<strong>EU Green Deal<\/strong>\u00a0drives Europe toward climate neutrality by 2050 and directly addresses e-waste as the fastest-growing industrial waste stream. Its policies aim to foster a circular economy by prioritizing reuse, recycling, and resource efficiency.\u00a0<strong>Urban mining<\/strong>\u00a0plays a critical role here, focusing on extracting metals such as gold, copper, and aluminum from discarded electronics, reducing reliance on virgin resource extraction. Another crucial concept is the\u00a0<strong>Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)<\/strong>, which measures greenhouse gas emissions throughout a product\u2019s life cycle, though integration with circularity efforts in electronics is still limited. Complementing these is the\u00a0<strong>WEEE Directive<\/strong>, which requires producers to take back and recycle devices, and the broader definition of\u00a0<strong>E-waste<\/strong>, which includes the growing volume of discarded consumer devices. Finally,\u00a0<strong>R-strategies<\/strong>\u2014ranging from Refuse to Recycle\u2014provide a structured framework for circular action.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>The Mandate from the <strong>E-Waste Crisis<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-fb254ce\" data-block-id=\"fb254ce\"><style>.stk-fb254ce .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-fb254ce .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">E-waste is growing at alarming rates. In 2022, approximately 62 million tonnes were generated globally, a figure projected to rise to 82 million tonnes by 2030. Recycling rates remain low at around 22%, and the presence of hazardous substances such as mercury and brominated plastics adds major environmental and health risks. Increased consumption of electronics, coupled with shorter lifespans of devices and weak recycling infrastructure, underlines the urgent mandate for adopting circular practices across the industry.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Current Implementation of R-Strategies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-5d3457f\" data-block-id=\"5d3457f\"><style>.stk-5d3457f .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-5d3457f .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Several  circular strategies are already being implemented in the electronics sector:<br\/><strong>Recycling<\/strong>\u00a0remains the most common but often destroys functional high-value components. Current programs, especially in Europe, focus on reclaiming precious metals.<br\/><strong>Refurbishing<\/strong> extends the lifespan of electronics such as laptops, smartphones, and appliances, providing affordable alternatives to new products and reducing waste.<br\/><strong>Reuse at the highest level<\/strong>\u00a0prioritizes preserving maximum product value by repurposing devices in their original form. Second-life applications, particularly in electric vehicle (EV) battery reuse for home energy storage, highlight its growing potential.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-15-font-size\"><strong>Requirements for High-Level Reuse<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c459eee\" data-block-id=\"c459eee\"><style>.stk-c459eee .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-c459eee .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">To enable second-life use, several considerations must be addressed:<br\/><strong>Cost of extraction<\/strong>, particularly of semiconductors and passive components, requires innovative modular designs to make component reuse feasible.<br\/><strong>Component aging<\/strong> must be tested carefully to ensure safety and function.<br\/><strong>Degradation tracking<\/strong> enables prediction of failures through the monitoring of stressors such as heat and voltage.<br\/><strong>Software licensing<\/strong>\u00a0ensures continuity in reuse by enabling license transfer or updated solutions.<br\/><strong>User expectations<\/strong>\u00a0require refurbished devices to match the performance of new products, demanding strict testing and quality assurance.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-15-font-size\"><strong>Business Case for Circular Electronics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-943eb21\" data-block-id=\"943eb21\"><style>.stk-943eb21 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-943eb21 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">A circular economy offers tangible economic benefits:<br\/><strong>Cost savings<\/strong>: By reusing first-life components, manufacturers can drastically cut the bill of materials for new devices.<br\/><strong>Revenue opportunities<\/strong>: Refurbished products create new markets by offering high-quality devices at lower costs.<br\/><strong>New competencies<\/strong>: Companies adopting circular models can develop innovative lines of business and strengthen partnerships, moving beyond linear \u201cthrow-away\u201d operations.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-15-font-size\"><strong>Conclusion and Future Outlook<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-8831dca\" data-block-id=\"8831dca\"><style>.stk-8831dca .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-8831dca .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The transition to a circular economy in electronics is both an environmental necessity and a business opportunity. By adopting R-strategies, companies can reduce waste, cut costs, and capitalize on growing demand for refurbished and second-life products. As regulations tighten and technologies evolve, circular practices will shape the future of electronics. Rather than being a burden, e-waste can become a valuable resource\u2014an opportunity for the industry to shift toward sustainable growth while significantly reducing its environmental footprint.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e055725\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e055725\"><style>.stk-e055725 {padding-top:30px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-e055725 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(29.1% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e055725-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e055725-inner-blocks\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-15-font-size\"><strong>Circular Economy in Electronics: A Comprehensive Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div 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\/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-subtitle stk-block-subtitle stk-block stk-215344c\" data-block-id=\"215344c\"><style>.stk-215344c {margin-top:20px !important;margin-right:10px !important;margin-bottom:20px !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-215344c{opacity:1 !important;}.stk-215344c .stk-block-subtitle__text{font-size:45px !important;color:#FFFFFF !important;line-height:1.2em !important;font-weight:bold !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-215344c .stk-block-subtitle__text{font-size:45px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-subtitle__text stk-subtitle has-text-color has-white-color has-text-align-center\"><strong>Winning big in Semiconductors: The Blueprint for Predictable Growth<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-a576d99\" data-block-id=\"a576d99\"><style>.stk-a576d99 {margin-right:10px !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-a576d99{opacity:1 !important;}.stk-a576d99 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:14px !important;color:#FFFFFF !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-a576d99 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:14px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color has-white-color has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Written by;<\/span><\/strong> <strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Shari Begun<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-2dcbc9a\" data-block-id=\"2dcbc9a\"><style>.stk-2dcbc9a .stk-block-text__text{font-size:12px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-2dcbc9a .stk-block-text__text{font-size:12px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"> <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-caa4f19 stackable_btn_wrapper\" data-block-id=\"caa4f19\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-12736b7\" data-block-id=\"12736b7\"><style>.stk-12736b7 {margin-right:10px !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/manfredschlett\/?originalSubdomain=de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Connect on Linkedin<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-bdc7d09\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"bdc7d09\"><style>.stk-bdc7d09-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}.stk-bdc7d09-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-bdc7d09 {padding-top:30px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-bdc7d09 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(54.1% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-bdc7d09 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 0 \/ 1 ) !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-bdc7d09 {padding-top:30px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:30px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-bdc7d09-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk--column-flex stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-bdc7d09-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-654688f\" data-block-id=\"654688f\"><style>.stk-654688f .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-654688f .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Let\u2019s be honest: in semiconductors, great tech gets you in the door\u2014but it doesn\u2019t win the deal. The companies that consistently win big? They\u2019re not just reacting to what customers say\u2014they\u2019re uncovering what hasn\u2019t been said yet. Then they move fast, execute with precision, and stay focused on what matters.<br\/>The real differentiator? It\u2019s not luck. It\u2019s a\u00a0<strong>blueprint<\/strong>\u2014a repeatable way of thinking, prioritizing, and working that turns opportunity into\u00a0<strong>predictable revenue and profitable growth<\/strong>, even in the most volatile markets.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-86b19b1\" data-block-id=\"86b19b1\"><style>.stk-86b19b1 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-86b19b1 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>Focus on What You Don\u2019t Know<\/strong><br\/>The biggest growth often hides in the blind spots. What\u2019s around the corner for your customer? Who\u2019s really influencing the next design? Where are the dollars actually going next year?<br\/>Too many teams spend the majority of their time servicing existing business. Yes, we need to deliver flawlessly\u2014but that shouldn\u2019t consume most of your day. If your team is only protecting what\u2019s already won, you\u2019re playing defense. Growth comes from chasing new programs, new people, and new problems to solve.<br\/>Curiosity wins. Go find what you don\u2019t know.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-d7e7bd2\" data-block-id=\"d7e7bd2\"><style>.stk-d7e7bd2 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-d7e7bd2 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>Be Strategic, Then Get Scrappy<\/strong><br\/>You can\u2019t win everywhere. So prioritize. Where\u2019s the revenue? Which customers matter most? What programs actually have legs?<br\/>Build your funnel based on reality\u2014real volumes, real timelines, real competitive dynamics. Use the tools: block diagrams, site maps, stakeholder charts. And when things slow down? Escalate early. Follow up relentlessly. Never confuse interest with commitment.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-abd5188\" data-block-id=\"abd5188\"><style>.stk-abd5188 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-abd5188 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>Big Customers, Big Complexity<\/strong><br\/>Large customers are never simple. There\u2019s no single decision-maker, and priorities shift constantly. Legal terms, ESG, supply assurance\u2014those aren\u2019t afterthoughts. They\u2019re critical.<br\/>So get ahead of them. Know who needs to be in the room. Build relationships across supply chain, design teams, and leadership. Don\u2019t wait to be told what matters\u2014go ask.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-26d2e4a\" data-block-id=\"26d2e4a\"><style>.stk-26d2e4a .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-26d2e4a .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>Land Smart, Expand Fast<\/strong><br\/>Sometimes, the only way in is through a small win. That\u2019s okay\u2014as long as you treat it like the first step, not the finish line. Show up in engineering reviews. Share insights before they ask. And always define next steps:\u00a0<em>If we do this, will you do that?<\/em><br\/>Small wins become strategic when you deliver value fast and follow through.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-bfd4b22\" data-block-id=\"bfd4b22\"><style>.stk-bfd4b22 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-bfd4b22 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>Sales Is Everyone\u2019s Job<\/strong><br\/>This isn\u2019t just on the account manager. Your BU, ops, and customer service teams are part of the sales engine too. Help them think like sellers. Ask smart questions. Listen first. Connect the dots back to the customer\u2019s goals.<br\/>Strong internal alignment builds even stronger external trust.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-20136ff\" data-block-id=\"20136ff\"><style>.stk-20136ff .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-20136ff .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>Lead with Clarity. Push with Urgency.<\/strong><br\/>The best leaders don\u2019t micromanage\u2014they\u00a0<strong>unblock<\/strong>. They align teams, confront friction, and push on the right priorities. They ask, \u201cWhere\u2019s the next $10M?\u201d\u2014and they don\u2019t wait for perfect conditions.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-37b626b\" data-block-id=\"37b626b\"><style>.stk-37b626b .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-37b626b .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">In semiconductors, growth isn\u2019t an accident. It\u2019s intentional. It\u2019s built. And with the right blueprint, it\u2019s repeatable.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-971bbdf\" data-block-id=\"971bbdf\"><style>.stk-971bbdf .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-971bbdf .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Let\u2019s go win.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-58e1ae4\" data-block-id=\"58e1ae4\"><style>.stk-58e1ae4 {padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-58e1ae4-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:40px !important;flex-wrap:wrap !important;--stk-flex-grow:0 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-58e1ae4-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-3416cc5 stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"3416cc5\"><style>.stk-3416cc5-inner-blocks{align-items:flex-start !important;justify-content:flex-start !important;}.stk-3416cc5 {background-color:#00000000 !important;background-image:url(https:\/\/ic-resources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-IC-Resource-Images2.png) !important;margin-top:-2px !important;}.stk-3416cc5:before{background-color:#00000000 !important;opacity:0.5 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-3416cc5-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk--column-flex stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-3416cc5-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-cecb49d\" data-block-id=\"cecb49d\"><style>.stk-cecb49d-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:50px !important;flex-wrap:wrap !important;--stk-flex-grow:0 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-cecb49d-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-24013c0 stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"24013c0\"><style>.stk-24013c0-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}.stk-24013c0-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-24013c0 {background-color:#00000000 !important;padding-top:30px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-24013c0:before{background-color:#00000000 !important;}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-24013c0 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-24013c0 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 0 \/ 1 ) !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-24013c0 {padding-top:30px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:30px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-24013c0-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk--column-flex stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-24013c0-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-2d14caa\" data-block-id=\"2d14caa\"><style>.stk-2d14caa .stk-block-text__text{font-size:40px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-2d14caa .stk-block-text__text{font-size:40px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>Blindspots in planning &#8211; the unsustainable factor<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-50340f5\" data-block-id=\"50340f5\"><style>.stk-50340f5 {border-style:solid !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:0px !important;}.stk-50340f5 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:14px !important;color:#002c5a !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-50340f5 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:14px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color has-text-align-left\">In today&#8217;s world of advancing technology, tariffs, investment in facilities and deep shortages it\u2019s easy to think that solutions are themselves technological. Much of the promised funding and construction \u2013 particularly in USA \u2013 is geared to safeguard supply chains, and to develop national resilience to external factors and risk.<br\/><br\/>While important \u2013 the ability to produce chips, to build stuff and physically have enough production capacity is key to the economy, not only votes in an election year \u2013 the press and coverage tends to gloss over one critical piece of the puzzle\u2026..where are the qualified personnel going to come from to sustain this growth? To deliver the materials promised by politicians? <br\/><br\/>Looking to the USA for example, various think-tanks estimate a shortfall of 50-75,000 qualified people (heavily biased to engineering) by 2030. This may seem far off, but the problems are being felt now. Almost every one of the critical fabs and foundries committed to under CHIPS act funding are delayed. Why? Lack of personnel. If factories cannot be built, or advanced semiconductor capital equipment operated and calibrated then progress is necessarily delayed. I\u2019d be keen to see an AI that can build a factory! <br\/><br\/>So how can you, as a consumer of talent, safeguard yourself against problems in finding enough people to run your operation? You could poach from competition, but that\u2019s expensive and ultimately a zero sum game. You could re-hire your retired engineers as consultants, and pay them $1,000 a day. Or you can invest in training programmes, and develop your people from an early stage to bring in the customised, focused talent you desire. Perhaps you partner with technical colleges and offer apprenticeships.<br\/><br\/>People are a competitive advantage, but by their nature are not sustainable or resilient. Planning to sustain their capacity by augmenting their skills with data tools and systems is wise, but by developing process and strategy, hand-in-hand with a focused agency like IC Resources should be a go-to for your sustainability needs.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f6d2e3f stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f6d2e3f\"><style>.stk-f6d2e3f {background-color:#00000000 !important;background-image:url(https:\/\/ic-resources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-IC-Resource-Images6.png) !important;}.stk-f6d2e3f:before{background-color:#00000000 !important;opacity:0.5 !important;}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-f6d2e3f {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(38.3% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-f6d2e3f {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - 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class=\"stk-block-subtitle__text stk-subtitle has-text-color has-white-color has-text-align-right\"><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c95f8c1\" data-block-id=\"c95f8c1\"><style>.stk-c95f8c1 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:20px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-c95f8c1 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:20px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff5742;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Written by;<\/span> <span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Claus Aasholm<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-11a0cc0\" data-block-id=\"11a0cc0\"><style>.stk-11a0cc0 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;color:#002c5a !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-11a0cc0 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color 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style=\"color: #ffffff;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">IC Resources<\/span> highlights<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">James Cunningham &#8211; Business Development Director<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group aligncenter stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-6949c55 stackable_btn_wrapper\" data-block-id=\"6949c55\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button has-text-align-center stk-block stk-8788a78\" data-block-id=\"8788a78\"><style>.stk-8788a78 {align-items:center !important;display:flex !important;}.stk-8788a78 .stk-button{padding-right:12px !important;padding-left:12px !important;}.stk-8788a78 .stk-button:before{border-style:solid !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px 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1023px){.stk-c394e18 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:14px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Our CEO and Co-Founder, Neil Dickins, has had a standout year. In recognition of his long-standing commitment to the UK deep-tech industry, Neil has received two prestigious awards. In December, the TechWorks &#8216;Contribution to Industry&#8217; Award, and just last week he was awarded the Silicon Catalyst &#8216;Octagon of Excellence&#8217; award in Mountain View, Silicon Valley. Neil also plays an active role with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukesf.org\/\">UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF)<\/a>, helping to bridge the skills gap and inspire future talent in electronics. <span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">His deep knowledge of the semiconductor and electronics sectors and his ability to identify emerging companies and trends continue to be a driving force behind our business. <\/span><br\/><br\/><strong>Since January 2025, we\u2019ve been actively expanding our global footprint and deepening our engagement within the tech community:<\/strong><\/span><br\/><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><br\/><strong>New Office in Austin, Texas<\/strong><br\/>In March 2025, we proudly opened our fifth office in <strong>Austin, Texas<\/strong>, located in the Four Points area of West Austin. This strategic move strengthens our presence across <strong>North America and CALA<\/strong> (Central and Latin America), with a focus on semiconductor and software recruitment. The office will serve as a regional hub, tapping into Austin\u2019s thriving tech scene. We\u2019re delighted to have <strong>Tom Chapman<\/strong> as President and <strong>Zach Ward<\/strong> as Vice President of Sales leading the charge.<\/span><br\/><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><br\/><strong>National <span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">S<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>ponsorships<\/strong><\/span><\/span><br\/><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting innovation in deep tech, we\u2019re proud national sponsors of key organisations who are driving progress across the semiconductor sector, including <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bessemer-society.co.uk\/\">The Bessemer Society<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.siliconcatalyst.uk\/chipstart-uk\">ChipStart UK<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techworks.org.uk\/\">TechWorks<\/a><\/strong>. Through these partnerships, we help foster collaboration between visionary start-ups, industry leaders, and technical talent. Whether it&#8217;s championing early-stage ventures, contributing to thought leadership, or supporting UK tech on the global stage, we\u2019re invested in the long-term growth of the semiconductor and wider deep tech ecosystem.<\/span><br\/><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><br\/><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Here&#8217;s to continued innovation, collaboration and global growth in 2025 and beyond!  <\/span>\u00a0<br\/><br\/><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">For more information on any of the articles featured in this edition of The IC Resource, or, if you would like to contribute to our future editions, please get in touch &#8211;  james.cunningham@ic-resources.com or, +44 (0)118 988 1166.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image-box stk-block-image-box stk-hover-parent stk-block stk-b83ca00 stk-block-background is-style-plain image_box stk--has-background-overlay\" data-block-id=\"b83ca00\"><style>.stk-b83ca00 {background-color:#002c5a !important;background-image:url(https:\/\/ic-resources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-Semiconductors-are-at-the-heart-of-Christmas.jpg) !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;z-index:2 !important;}.stk-b83ca00:before{background-color:#002c5a !important;opacity:0.5 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-left stk-row stk-block-image-box__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-daa73f5 stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"daa73f5\"><style>.stk-daa73f5-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:32px !important;padding-right:32px !important;padding-bottom:32px !important;padding-left:32px !important;display:flex !important;}.stk-daa73f5 {background-color:#00000000 !important;padding-top:200px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;padding-left:30px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;z-index:4 !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-daa73f5{background-color:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(0,44,90) 0%,rgb(155,81,224) 100%) !important;}.stk-daa73f5:before{background-color:#00000000 !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-daa73f5:before{background-color:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(0,44,90) 0%,rgb(155,81,224) 100%) !important;}.stk-daa73f5-inner-blocks{justify-content:flex-end !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-daa73f5 {padding-top:120px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:30px !important;}.stk-daa73f5-container{padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-daa73f5-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-daa73f5-inner-blocks\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">As well as writing long-term success stories, our aim is to contribute to the health of the industry as a whole.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-e930ba3\" data-block-id=\"e930ba3\"><style>.stk-e930ba3 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-e930ba3 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">IC Resources has been supporting the technology community since 1999. We are an independent, founder-led recruitment consultancy with a team of 70 specialist consultants, operating across the Semiconductor, Electronics, Software, AI, Photonics and Quantum sectors. 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