Solving electronic component sourcing problems that other suppliers can’t

25 September 2023

Electronics component shortage is easing but continues to impact supply chains. How much time are your employees spending trying to chase down parts?

How much is sourcing costing your company right now?

Manufacturing demand is on the rise, fuelled by restricted supply, which in turn is extending lead times and driving up prices. This means that for the foreseeable future, manufacturers will continue to engage in intense competition for sought-after products. As a result, many manufacturers are caught in a challenging predicament when procuring electronic components. Stuck between balancing the requirement for parts to fulfil customer demands and achieve revenue targets. The intense need to safeguard your brand's reputation from setbacks and logistical complications is paramount. However, the search for a reliable supplier of specific electronic components during critical periods, is like searching for a needle in a haystack.

The catch 22 of electronic component sourcing

Disruptions, fierce competition in sourcing, and fluctuating distributor lead times create instability throughout the layers of the electronics supply chain. The intensifying shortages have become so overwhelming that they verge on exhausting, making it arduous to allocate time and resources for contemplating alternative strategies and feasible implementation approaches. But, despite the exponential increase in shortages, your back is against the wall and you can’t find the time to look for a solution.

Helping you balance supply and demand shocks

Ideally, supply and demand would harmonise seamlessly. Yet, in the realm of reality, one often outpaces the other. Shortages impede the capacity to manufacture goods and generate profits, a situation no business wishes to encounter. Conversely, surplus stock can swiftly erode a company's financial performance. Dilemmas like where to store excess inventory, devising strategies for profitable sales, and accurately predicting future inventory demand create intricate challenges throughout the entire supply chain.

Whistler Technology can be the critical link in your supply chain

Whistler Technology have provided flexible global sourcing solutions for hard to find or obsolete electronic components since 2001. Building up an extensive supplier database and supporting global customers across a range of industries. We can help you resolve your day-to-day supply chain imbalances and keep your business on track.

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