The Limitations of a Product Change Notification

By Logan Wamsley

The issuance of a product change notification (PCN) from a component manufacturer has become a key part of an OEM’s production process. While each component manufacturer will have their own unique policy regarding PCNs, essentially their goal is to notify customers of an impending decision that may impact their supply chain. For example, if the…

The Value of BOM Monitoring in the Production Phase

By Logan Wamsley

There is a misconception that exists in the electronics manufacturing industry that the implementation of BOM monitoring only becomes valuable at a very specific point in an OEM product’s lifecycle — a late point. This could not be further from the truth, and what the one-of-a-kind features of Partstat BOM Monitoring seek to change. When…

BOM Monitoring and the Lifecycle Mismatch

By Logan Wamsley

There is a lifecycle mismatch between the life of an electronic component, or semiconductor, and the life of an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) product. This problem requires that during design, engineers must be cognizant of which electronic components and semiconductors will be available, and which parts may be obsoleted during a product’s manufacturing process. BOM…

The Truth About Product Change Notifications

By Logan Wamsley

The ideal obsolescence management strategy requires transparency from all parties involved in the supply chain. These parties include the equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who design the consumer product, the EMS providers who assemble them, and the component manufacturers (OCMs) who provide the critical components necessary to bring the OEM’s vision to life. But when complications arise…

Vishay Last Time Buy and EOL Notices

By Michael Stratton

This Vishay last time buy date is June 30th of 2018.   Partstat will use our own capital to purchase your entire projected quantity needed, directly from the OCM, on your behalf. We will own, warehouse and fulfill enough inventory for production and service to anywhere in the world you designate for up to a…

Cypress Last Time Buy and EOL Notices

By Michael Stratton

This Cypress last time buy date is August 8th, of 2018. Partstat will use OUR capital to purchase your entire projected quantity needed, directly from the OCM, on your behalf. We will purchase, own, warehouse and fulfill enough inventory for production and service to anywhere in the world you designate for up to a 10…