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When it comes to electrostatic discharge (ESD), most of us are well acquainted with the phenomenon when we touch a doorknob after petting our dog, or walking across a particularly wooly carpet. Such an interaction can register a voltage anywhere from 750V-7KV, and while that can be enough to set off a spark and give…
Our Critical Inventory Storage Solutions here at Partstat take many forms. All inventory is different, as are the specifications of each individual client, and as a result, no two customized solutions will be exactly alike. Instead of offering a one-size-fits-all model, we have incorporated a variety of innovative features that allow us to craft a…
Historically, it has been easy to look at the implementation of a last time buy as a mark of professional failure. While common practice and necessary to avoid a redesign or costly product discontinuation, the very act of admitting a last time buy is the optimal path forward represented an inability to properly forecast critical…
Manufacturers are quite aware that they are operating in a shortage market with major allocation issues, but do they fully understand why? Knowledge is power, and we aim to enlighten manufacturers with a quick discussion on the high-demand markets that are fast absorbing the inventory on which their products have long relied. Automotive The automotive…
With the current component shortage and obsolescence challenges present in today’s manufacturing climate, transparency is needed now more than ever. Transparency not just regarding knowledge of where components originated, but transparency in all aspects of supply chain management. Here are three tips you can implement today to help your company accomplish this. 1. Communication Is…
With the predictions most analysts had regarding the electronic component shortage continuing through 2018 being right on target, many manufacturers are still struggling to find answers. Lead times for certain components in some cases are stretching beyond 30 weeks, and as the supply-demand balance continues, suppliers are increasingly unable to maintain stable prices. The market…