New-Tech Europe Magazine | H2 2023

you manage your just-in-time requirements by holding stock for you and delaying delivery to suit. 9. Use common solutions: Using the same components for multiple solutions where possible enables you to take advantage of fewer lines, lowering the probability of shortages, as well as benefit from volume pricing. 10. Reduce the number of items on the BoM: custom kitting and cable assemblies can help to do this – reducing complexity and improving deliverability. Powell maintains strong partnerships with a wide range of manufacturers and suppliers. But in the current climate of component shortages and lengthy lead times, the company has

looked to expand its linecard with alternatives that can offer shorter lead times across various product categories. These include KEC for EMC interconnect backshells, Corning for specialist RF connectors, Hi-G for relays, Altran Magnetics for DC Contactors, and East Coast Microwave for custom RF cable assemblies. At the same time, the company has increased investment for in-demand items with existing partners, for instance in piece part stock with Amphenol and heatshrink boots with Glenair. Looking forward Surviving and thriving in today’s disruptive geopolitical and manufacturing environment requires effective management of both your team and the supply chain.

Establishing the optimum team composition can help address issues before they start, ensuring the right people are in the right roles and are able to communicate effectively. In procurement, you should select components according to how they solve the design problem technically, how parts availability matches your various project milestone dates, and the manufacturability of the solution to be created. Working with a trusted and knowledgeable development partner can address all these factors, helping mitigate supply chain challenges and issues.

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