Second Source Strategy: Why a Second Supplier Is Not Enough
A professional second source strategy is an important part of risk management in electronics manufacturing. The basic idea seems simple. A company approves a second supplier. If the primary supplier fails, the alternative supplier takes over. However, reality can be very different. The key question is not: “Do we have a second supplier?” Instead, companies […]
Solder Materials from Europe – Why Regional Supply Chains Are Becoming a Competitive Advantage
For many years, reliable material availability was largely taken for granted. Raw materials were sourced globally, transportation routes were optimized, and inventory levels were reduced. Price, quality, and lean inventories were often the primary considerations. Recent years, however, have demonstrated how vulnerable global supply chains can be to geopolitical conflicts, raw material shortages, transportation disruptions, […]
