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There is an immediate need to receive timely alerts any time there are data or lifecycle changes associated with components
so that other technical, lifecycle, supply chain and environmental data could be generated for both internal operations management and for customers.
The result
• Lowered component costs & greater market leverage By using SiliconExpert’s Cross Reference & Parametric search features, Intermec is able to find alternates for obsolete and problematic components. This ultimately increases Intermec’s sourcing options, yielding to greater leverage in the market.
engineers were able to use the tool to find a replacement component with improved characteristics, a smaller package, lower cost, a longer lifecycle and readily available stock. This search could have potentially spanned one ofmultiple weeks through phone conversations, publication reviews and internet searches. But because of SiliconExpert’s tools, we were able to complete this step in a significantly shorter time span.
SiliconExpert processes tens of thousands of product change
notices (PCNs) a year and associates them to their applicable part numbers. Intermec’s component engineers receive automatic alerts whenever a PCN has been issued for a part in an uploaded BOM. These email alerts for lifecycle, datasheet changes and even manufacturer acquisitions allow Intermec to stay ahead of obsolescence issues and adopt proactive approaches to manage its component data.
Intermec also works closely with SiliconExpert’s customer
service and data teams to procure data on components not currently listed within the database. “Responses to questions or concerns by the SiliconExpert staff are handled in a timely manner, which we’ve come to appreciate greatly,” adds Starr.
“As far as component data management is concerned, if it
weren’t for SiliconExpert’s tools we would still be living in the Stone Age--this tool has increased our overall effectiveness and allowed us to broaden our horizons and capabilities.” SiliconExpert’s tool empowered Intermec’s engineering team by providing access to information critical to the health and viability of each component. Intermec’s Component Engineers could now upload Bill ofMaterials (BOMs) into the web-based tool system and validate those parts for identification accuracy
• Reduced man-hours increase productivity & control Intermec’s component engineers have significantly reduced the number of man-hours it takes them to validate and scrub BOMs. The aggregation of data and automation of SiliconExpert’s tools allow Intermec’s engineers to focus on the product instead of chasing after data.
• Greater component insightmitigate effects of unexpected issues Automated email alerts allow Intermec’s engineering team to reduce manual efforts to stay apprised of changes to their selected components. Lifecycle forecasts and risk analysis of parts also allow the engineers to flag problematic parts well in advance of obsolescence events.
Managing Intermec’s internal database of thousands of
electronic components through SiliconExpert’s tools has ultimately led to increased productivity while scrubbing and monitoring bills-of-materials (BOMs) as well as significant cost savings by proactivelymanaging component obsolescence issues.
Intermec Inc. develops and integrates products, services and
technologies that identify, track and manage supply chain assets and information. Core technologies include rugged mobile computing and data collection systems, bar code printers, label media, and RFID. The company's products and services are used by customers in many industries worldwide to improve the productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations. For more information about Intermec visit
www.intermec.com
SiliconExpert Technologies, Santa Clara, Calif., maintains the world’s largest electronic components database
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