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With power electronic component life-cycles shortening, it’s vital today for buyers to consider all of their options. Learn how to combat component obsolescence by putting contingencies in place and partnering with GD Rectifi ers
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t’s important in times of uncertainty that buyers continue to nurture strong relationships with their power electronics manufacturers and distributors, ensuring their supply chain is strong and can continue throughout periods of restricted supply.
Work with a distributor that invests in component life span
In modern day engineering, buyers benefi t from working with a distributor that can offer in-house value-added engineering capabilities. Distributors can invest in component life spans by partnering with OCMs to discuss the best products for new designs, offer design-ins for new projects and offer suitable alternatives for products with a long life-cycle.
It’s important to work with a distributor like GD
Rectifi ers that you can depend on when the market is uncertain and when supply is restricted, giving you the reassurance that a fast and fl exible supply chain solution can be provided.
Enhance design fl exibility and factor in replacement parts Distributors such as GD Rectifi ers can provide a holistic and independent approach to identifying and sourcing the power electronic devices required, providing the design fl exibility every buyer needs. The distributor is best placed to offer replacement parts for customers based on the product
specifi cation and end application, providing an impartial recommendation. GD Rectifi ers partners with customers as a sole provider, eliminating the need to spend valuable time and resources dealing with multiple suppliers.
Manage component obsolescence through authorised channels Long-term component availability is desirable for most buyers, not just those working in industries where approvals are strict and time-consuming, but it makes the design process so much easier if reassurance is provided on component longevity. Purchasers need to ensure they are using a reliable distributor who is best placed to recommend components for new designs and inform them of product obsolescence and the options available to them. It’s crucial to use a reliable source, even after a component has been made obsolete to ensure a stress-free purchase, limiting supply chain disruption. By not purchasing through authorised distribution channels, buyers can make themselves vulnerable to huge performance and cost implications, such as: immediate line stops, large last time buy commitments, forced product redesigns, premature product EOL and without any technical support.
When purchasing components from authorised channels such as GD Rectifi ers, buyers can rest assure that they will be notifi ed when a product
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becomes obsolete, receive technical support every step of the way and that OCM warranties will be honoured.
Always look for ways to strengthen your supply chain
Assess what works best for your business and make simple supply chain changes. Whether you’re looking to localise manufacturing or seeking wider spread coverage, it’s important to weigh up the risks and benefi ts of tweaking the supply to mitigate any potential disruptions. Important factors to consider include boarder closures, changes in legislation and charges, trade wars, political volatility and apt more recently, a global pandemic.
Businesses should partner with their distributor and agree on a supply contingency plan, including bearing in mind alternative products, in case product availability becomes problematic and end application demand increases quickly. It’s also worth exploring your distributors contract manufacturing services in case you need to outsource work during busy periods. Partner with a distributor like GD Rectifi ers that keeps up to date with the market and can offer an adaptable buying approach and
a comprehensive range of contract manufacturing services to help keep your supply chain fl exible. GD Rectifi ers is an ISO:9001:2015 registered company and has over 55 years of engineering experience within the power electronics industry, from sourcing power electronic components to designing power assemblies and heatsinks for the rail, submarine and industrial industries. GD Rectifi ers work with some of the world’s leading brands in power semiconductors, circuit protection, passives and traction and subsystems, including: IXYS, Westcode, Semikron, Dynex, Mersen, Bussmann, API Capacitors, Enerdoor, Koncar and more. GD Rectifi ers is proud to offer customers competitive pricing and fast delivery on over 170,000 components in stock, customised buying solutions such as call-off and scheduled orders providing maximum fl exibility on stock holding and upfront costs. The company also designs and manufactures standard and custom heatsinks and power assemblies designed for high power industrial applications and offers a repair and replacement service for faulty or aging semiconductor rectifi ers, converters and regulators. gdrectifi
ers.co.uk
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