Partstat Last Time Buy Solution FAQ

By Logan Wamsley

There is little doubt that our Last Time Buy Solution is one-of-a-kind in the electronics manufacturing industry, and as a result of this, we receive a lot of questions regarding how it works exactly. What is it? What makes it unique? What limitations does it have? To help alleviate these concerns, we have compiled a…

Short Product Lifecycles Are Affected by Obsolescence Too

By Logan Wamsley

Obsolescence, in some form, impacts each and every industry that manufactures a product to meet the demands of a consumer base. But just as no two products have exactly the same design or function, no two products experience obsolescence in quite the same way. One of the most important factors in understanding how obsolescence will…

Die and Wafer Banking with Partstat Dry Cabinet Technology

By Logan Wamsley

Die and wafer banking, on a basic level, is a process that remains somewhat consistent from service provider to service provider. Essentially, when an OEM chooses to adopt ASICs or other similar electronic components into their product designs, but does not have the infrastructure in place to properly protect them from external climate conditions (particularly…

Why Big Data Matters When Searching for Electronic Components

By Logan Wamsley

McDonald’s is back in the news this week as a $300 million buyer. While that could certainly buy a lot of Big Macs, the fast food staple is putting that capital to much better use with the purchase of Tel Aviv-based startup Dynamic Yield. This represents the largest single acquisition McDonald’s has made since Boston…

Honeywell Partners With Partstat for Last Time Buy

By Logan Wamsley

Renowned aerospace manufacturer and engineering services provider Honeywell International Inc. has selected Partstat to manage last time buys and improve business continuity as it relates to their products. After many years of managing critical last time buys in-house, Honeywell has agreed to a Partstat Last Time Buy Solution that will ensure the lifecycle of their…