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Low-Risk Component Sourcing in a Constrained Market Continued from page 52
The buyers can develop an intimate knowl-
edge of regional supply chains with the expertise to find and manage quality component suppliers. These experts then leverage these relationships to bring the best price and delivery to their cus- tomers. “By using regional quality centers and logistic hubs, we have the flexibility to purchase components from any country, in any currency, and then ship them to anywhere they are needed,” explains Thomas. He gives the example of a customer in Mexico
that requires components from Taiwan, due to availability. If the Taiwanese supplier will only sell to local companies, Classic Components can pur- chase the components from its satellite office locat- ed there. Later the stock can be transferred or sold to another branch office, before it is ultimately delivered to the customer in Mexico. Classic’s global logistics can also
help to manage or avoid tariffs by shipping to and from its internation- al hubs in Hong Kong and the U.K.
Rigorous Vetting Another way to ensure the relia-
bility of an independent distributor is
Drying: A Critical Step in PCB Cleaning...
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post-cleaning storage and shipping helps protect moisture-sensitive com- ponents on the board. Finally, once the PCBs are cleaned and dried, package and store the finished PCBs carefully to prevent any subsequent moisture infiltration before shipping to end users. To ensure a PCB’s reliability
and functionality it is crucial to remove any moisture from the board. If water or cleaning fluid is left behind after rinsing, it can cause a whole host of issues that will make the board unusable. To prevent these problems from occurring, PCBs must always be completely dry. The ultimate goal, no matter
what drying method is used, is to make certain that the PCB is not only clean but also dry for optimum dependability and performance. It is recommended to work with a partner with specialized experience and expertise in PCB cleaning and drying to choose the best methods. Contact: MicroCare Corp., 595
John Downy Drive, New Britain, CT 06051 % 860-827-0626 E-mail:
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Visual inspection, testing and physical analysis are performed on all incoming products.
to thoroughly vet it. Established companies are used to complying with frequent requests for
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audits. In fact, some of the robustness of the qual- ity systems implemented by independent distribu- tors can be attributed to this activity. With significant shortages in many high-
usage electronic products needed in the medical device industry expected to continue for at least the next two or three years, the independent dis- tributors’ seat at the electronic components sourc- ing table has never been more relevant. Through investment in developing deep glob-
al networks, inspection, authentication, and quali- ty systems, independent stocking distributors stand ready to provide medical device OEMs a robust option to navigate the white waters of inter- national supply nimbly, effectively and without the risk. Contact: Classic Components Corp., 23605
Telo Avenue, Torrance, CA 90505 % 310-539-5500 E-mail:
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