Your Eastern European
EMS Solutions Partner
Connecting electronics manufacturers across Eastern Europe with world-class supply chains and contract manufacturing partners.
Serving Eastern Europe
Trusted Partners
Supply Chain Solutions
Edge AI & IoT Solutions (via ShermanBizDev)
EMS Manufacturing Partners
Proven Track Record
What Can I Help With?
EMS Partnership Development
Looking for reliable contract manufacturing in Eastern Europe? I connect you with vetted EMS partners who deliver quality, cost-efficiency, and proximity to Western European markets. From PCB assembly to box build, I'll find the right fit for your production needs.
Component Sourcing & Supply Chain
Navigate the complex world of electronic components with confidence. Leveraging 20 years of experience at DigiKey and Arrow Electronics, I help you secure the right components at the right price, optimize your supply chain, and reduce procurement risks.
Market Entry Strategy
Expanding into Eastern Europe? I provide local market intelligence and strategic guidance to help you establish manufacturing partnerships, understand regional dynamics, and accelerate your time to market.
Cost Optimization Analysis
Reduce manufacturing costs without compromising quality. I analyze your current operations and identify opportunities for PPV improvements, supplier consolidation, and process efficiencies based on proven strategies from the EMS sector.
Supply Chain Intelligence
Make informed decisions with data-driven insights. From demand forecasting to inventory optimization, I help you build resilient supply chains using business intelligence tools and analytics frameworks.
Strategic Workshops
Facing a challenge? Let's work through it together. I facilitate strategic planning sessions tailored to electronics manufacturing, helping your team align on priorities, identify bottlenecks, and develop actionable roadmaps.
How We Work Together
Cooperation Models
Choose the engagement that fits your situation — from a focused strategy session to ongoing market presence across Eastern Europe.
- Deep-dive into your specific challenge or opportunity
- Eastern European market fit assessment
- Written action plan delivered within 48h
- Competitor & landscape snapshot
- Flexible hour blocks — use as needed
- Market research & opportunity mapping
- Partner & distributor identification
- Intro calls & relationship facilitation
- Weekly progress check-in
- Dedicated monthly hours, every month
- Continuous BD pipeline support
- Market intelligence & trend tracking
- Priority availability & response
- Monthly strategy review call
Can't make it to a trade show or industry event in Eastern Europe? I attend on your behalf — working your booth, building relationships, capturing leads, and bringing back actionable intelligence. Day rate + travel expenses.
Contact for Pricing- Booth & brand representation
- Lead capture & qualification
- Competitor & market intel
- Networking on your behalf
- Post-event written report
- Key contacts introduced
Industry Events Calendar
Stay Connected at Key Electronics Manufacturing Events
Planning to attend an industry event? Check out the comprehensive calendar of electronics manufacturing conferences, trade shows, and networking opportunities.
Whether you're exhibiting, speaking, or networking, let's connect at these events to discuss your Eastern European manufacturing strategy.
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Find me at major industry events across Europe
About Arek
Arkadiusz Rataj
Eastern European EMS Solutions Expert | OpenJar Partner
A seasoned professional with 20 years of experience driving performance in the electronic components and manufacturing industry. I specialize in building data-driven strategies for sales growth, supply chain optimization, and operational excellence across Eastern Europe.
- Proven Leadership: Held director-level and management roles at industry leaders including DigiKey, Arrow Electronics, and Kimball Electronics
- Business Development: Drove significant market expansion consistently exceeding sales targets and growing brand awareness across Eastern Europe & EMEA
- Supply Chain & Analytics: As Supply Chain Solutions Director, championed the creation of essential EMEA dashboards and delivered strategic supply chain insights
- Cost Optimization: As Commodity Manager in the EMS sector, secured major cost savings and introduced highly effective PPV strategies
Based in Poland with deep expertise across the region, I bridge the gap between Western European innovation and Eastern European manufacturing excellence.
What People Say
Hermann W. Reiter
Global Strategic Business Development & Supplier Management
Managing Director @ Digi-Key Electronics
Stéphane RATELET
Director, Sales and Support / Digital Solutions - EMEA
Digi-Key Electronics
Chris L Beeson
EVP - Digi-Key Electronics
Thief River Falls, MN USA
NO LIDS NO LIMITS Podcast
Exploring the Future of Electronics Manufacturing
Join Kin Leong and me as we dive deep into the world of EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) with a sharp focus on how AI is transforming the industry. From supply chain innovations to manufacturing automation, NO LIDS NO LIMITS brings you candid conversations with industry leaders, practical insights, and real-world applications of emerging technologies.
Whether you're an EMS executive, supply chain professional, or tech enthusiast, discover how AI and digital transformation are reshaping electronics manufacturing across Eastern Europe and beyond.
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Whether you're looking for EMS partners, optimizing your supply chain, or exploring Eastern European manufacturing opportunities, I'm here to help.
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