The Price of an EOL Component Is More Than You Think
The passive electronic components that make up so much of what we use in our everyday lives are getting both smaller and more common. 15 years ago, the total number of components that made up…
Predict Allocation: Partstat BOM Monitoring by the “Number”
The benefits of adopting a BOM monitoring service need no elaboration. Lead times for once commoditized passive components are now approaching near historic highs — in some cases beyond 52 weeks — and as component…
The Ideal BOM Monitoring Solution Must Offer These 3 Things
When an OEM or EMS provider decides to adopt a BOM monitoring service into their supply chain, what do they expect to receive? And once it has been received, does it really provide what today’s…
The Flaw in Your Working Capital Management Strategy
Each year that passes in the world of manufacturing seems to operate around a particular theme. In 2018, this theme appears to be working capital management, with supply chain executives making it a priority to…
Which Countries Are Poised to Become Aerospace Superpowers?
For an $838 billion industry, the aerospace industry, comprised of aircraft manufacturing, missile & defense, space, and MRO sectors, is remarkably centralized. According to a study by AeroDynamic Advisory and the Teal Group, 87 percent…
What Does Paying to List Inventory on Other Marketplaces Get You?
As a component manufacturer, it’s difficult to put a price on the value of exposure. Expanding the consumer base is the core mantra of every marketing department in every industry, and often this requires spending…