Allocation: The Forgotten Supply Chain Disruptor

By Logan Wamsley

OEMs across the world are gradually coming to understand the importance of staying ahead of obsolescence in the acquisition of critical electronic components – and the consequences of not accounting for it. However, especially in competitive markets where component demand far outweighs an OCM’s ability to meet supply orders, there is another variable that can…

Choosing the Right BOM Monitoring Tool for Obsolescence Management

By Logan Wamsley

Historically, BOM Monitoring services have been used to help original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs, react to obsolescence in electronic components when it occurs. Upon confirmation of a critical component’s or semiconductor’s end of life, manufacturers would then either initiate a last time buy to secure sufficient inventory to support the entire life cycle of their…