OEMs: It’s Time to Make Your Working Capital Work for You

By Logan Wamsley

The act of saving working capital is a critical piece of any OEM’s long-term strategy, and it’s a common indicator for how well positioned the company is for future success. It also represents a failsafe that can be tapped to help the OEM overcome significant disruptions that may occur – including supply chain disruptions caused…

2019 New Year Resolutions for Your Supply Chain

By Logan Wamsley

2018 has officially come and gone, and for many professionals involved in the manufacturing supply chain, the end couldn’t have come soon enough. Despite the electronic component market increasing approximately 8% – with even faster growth expected in 2019 with the rollout of 5G networks – supply has consistently failed to match the skyrocketing demand.…

The Secret Behind Partstat’s Ability to Predict Obsolescence & Allocation

By Logan Wamsley

In addition to our ability to confirm component lifecycles, Partstat offers the only BOM Monitoring Solution on the market that can predict allocation before it occurs. Especially when OEMs are facing the most significant electronic component shortage in over a decade, this feature has become an indispensable part of our customers’ supply chains. Instead of…

Component Shortages, Obsolescence, & Allocation: The Solution You Need

By Logan Wamsley

The current high demand for electronic components has ‒ ultimately ‒ led to a severe shortage. While this has had a detrimental effect on supply chains, many manufacturers believed this would be a temporary situation. However, this component shortage may be here longer than expected. In today’s market, the supply and demand imbalance is defined…

Reactive Obsolescence Management vs. Proactive BOM Monitoring

By Logan Wamsley

Time is of the essence during the ongoing electronics revolution. Companies in all industries across the board are struggling to stay ahead of the game in this ever-evolving world. It may feel like you’re one step ahead, but, in fact, you’re actually two steps behind. Obsolescence has become an urgent issue which manufacturers are more…