Where Do Last Time Buys Fit into a Post-Silicon World

By Logan Wamsley

There are many variables that can result in supply chain disruption, from the assembly line all the way down to the acquisition of raw materials. Most recently, these disruptions have been primarily caused by a combination of escalating demand for capacitors, resistors, and discrete semiconductors, and a notable lack of investment into capacity by component…

The Historical Costs of Obsolescence Management With Big Data

By Logan Wamsley

One of the most significant features of all of Partstat’s obsolescence management solutions — BOM Monitoring, Part Search, Excess Inventory, and API — is our access to Big Data. Through the inventory uploads from thousands of manufacturers and authorized suppliers, Partstat allows our users access to over 50 billion points of Big Data. This provides…

BOM Monitoring: Putting Obsolescence Management Back in OEM Hands

By Logan Wamsley

Traditionally, equipment manufacturers have viewed obsolescence management as a strategy that requires implementation only when the market explicitly declares it necessary. Through a product change notification (PCN) or other similar channel, the buyer would be notified when a pivot is necessary. Under certain circumstances, this is not necessarily a poor strategy — such a model…

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…

‘Stretchable’ Electronics and the Dangers of Introducing Innovation

By Logan Wamsley

With foldable smartphones dominating the tech news cycle as of late, one would be forgiven for believing the future of so-called “stretchable” electronics is focused squarely in that sphere. In fact, stretchable electronics is based on technology that is altogether different than what makes a Galaxy Fold slip comfortably into the tightest of pockets. Imagine…