Manufacturers struggle with lead-times on electronic parts
There are ways reduce those lead-times for production to get your products built.
You can the be the superhero
Over 20 years we helped buyers with the same problem too many times.
Communication breakdown causes decisions to be made from the wrong information. The Buyer take the hits when they are just the messenger.
- Have a plan on what suppliers to trust
- Hold them accountable to that information
Supplier Relations
Trust Level
Solid Communication Events
Four pillars when buying
Price
Price is not what we pay for the part, it is the total cost in using the part. It is not price that is important but value.
Quality
Expect and demand the part to work.
Delivery
Getting parts when we how we need them.
Trust
Trusting vendors to do what they do what say they will do. Trust also is about he information you receive from the vendor.
Engineers
That an Engineer knows when designing in a new electronic component.
As an Engineer you already know that the first step is getting the right component that allows your circuit to run. Then you look at cost and delivery. Instead of cost, should you not be looking for value? What is it you look for in delivery? I imagine it is how fast you can get a part for the first prototype run, and then you look for a distributor with stock. Next time you design in a component, check with your buyer to see what suppliers can be trusted to get you solid information. Not to mention that there can be a great difference from the design stage to a 3-year-long production phase. Your buyers are experienced when it comes to knowing that your supplier can be trusted.
As an Engineer you already know that the first step is getting the right component that allows your circuit to run. Then you look at cost and delivery. Instead of cost, should you not be looking for value? What is it you look for in delivery? I imagine it is how fast you can get a part for the first prototype run, and then you look for a distributor with stock. Next time you design in a component, check with your buyer to see what suppliers can be trusted to get you solid information. Not to mention that there can be a great difference from the design stage to a 3-year-long production phase. Your buyers are experienced when it comes to knowing that your supplier can be trusted.
