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What makes a successful procurement team for a CEM in the current market conditions?


Circuit Solutions (Cambridge) Ltd. would answers that the top 5 things that achieve this are: A strong and trusted list of reliable suppliers, a technical knowledge of electronic components, a proven and effective purchasing strategy, demonstrate critical thinking and finally having a driven and diverse team


P


rocurement within the Contract Electronic Manufacturing arena is an


always evolving challenge, with multiple obstacles and ever-changing issues. Obtaining the right parts and components, in the right quantities, in demanding time frames is of fundamental importance. While lesser experienced CEMs may struggle, those that are proven through their years of experience can regularly overcome supply chain issues and understand these always moving targets that they regularly face.


RELIABLE SUPPLY CHAIN The procurement team at Circuit Solutions can offer traceability, reliability and the confidence customers often desire by utilising their long- and well- established procurement relationships through both franchised distribution channels and original product manufacturers. If parts are not available within the franchised marketplace, either through obsolescence or extended lead times, having a secondary backing of trusted and approved non-franchised


suppliers is critical to ensure all avenues are exhausted when a critical component is proving elusive. For those parts that are simply no


longer available, use a methodical and careful eye, end-of-life notices and a strong technical knowledge, to offer the most suitable alternative. Another option is to offer a readily available part to keep a product running rather than it having to be redesigned to negate the obsolescence of those parts. Circuit Solutions is a CEM with a stable


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