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The Obsolescence Problem Component obsolescence is a widespread issue, and one that is never fully resolved. Unless a manufacturer chooses to source all necessary components in-house (a luxury in the age of global, decentralized supply chain networks), its ability to maintain extended production schedules is largely determined by its suppliers’ ability to provide regular streams…
Commitment to purchasing last time buy (LTB) inventory can be a sticky subject matter between an OEM and their contract manufacturer. In many cases the need for LTB inventory can be a sudden, unexpected expense, and one that both parties are often unequipped to handle. This is particularly true for contract manufacturers, who often operate…
Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are not the only entities who benefit from the many solutions offered by Partstat. When leveraging Partstat solutions, contract manufacturers are poised to see significant improvement in their own processes and in relationships with OEMs. To help illustrate this, we have compiled a brief list of frequently asked questions we’ve received…
Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Contract Manufacturers (CMs) are not the only entities who benefit from the many solutions offered by Partstat. Component manufacturers also are poised to see a significant improvement in not only their own processes, but in their relationships with OEM and CM customers. To help illustrate this, we have compiled a…
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage American lives, Partstat customer GE Healthcare has been hard at work manufacturing ventilators to support the life-saving measures healthcare technicians are providing across the country. According to GE Healthcare, overall ventilator production in their Madison, Wisconsin plant has doubled, and it anticipates building 50,000 ventilators by July. This…
Most aviation-related manufacturers run at tight margins even in the best of times, so the shock of the COVID-19-related shutdown of many supply lines has been difficult to overcome, to say the least. It is worth noting that the current crisis also comes at a time when aviation manufacturing is already struggling. Parts suppliers, component…