On electronics sourcing — straight to the point
The component market, shortages and allocations, working with BOMs, logistics and practical guides for buyers and engineers.
How to read a component price: what a distributor offer includes
We break down what makes up the price on a card: the distributor base price, currency and lead time — and how to compare offers correctly.
Read articlePreparing a BOM for upload: common mistakes in Excel
Formats, column headers and the typical problems that stop rows from being recognised.
ReadLead times and availability: how not to stall production
Planning a buffer on critical positions and working with distributor lead times.
ReadAllocations and shortages: what they mean for procurement
Why prices and availability swing, and how an aggregator marketplace smooths the risk.
ReadFinding component alternatives: when and how to substitute
Substitution criteria by package, parameters and datasheet — without risk to the product.
ReadConsolidating suppliers: fewer invoices, less chaos
How to bring procurement across several distributors into a single order.
ReadTransparent pricing: why it matters for B2B
How predictable pricing rules save time on approvals.
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