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Managing component end of life
GD Rectifiers’ managing director, Paul Bentley, offers advice on mitigating risks when facing end of life issues and on how to combat component obsolescence
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ower electronic lifecycles are shortening, and long-term product availability is key, particularly in the rail and submarine markets where
product approvals are strict and time- consuming. Purchasers need to use reliable distributors who will inform them of component obsolescence and the purchasing options available. It’s crucial to use a reliable source to put together a purchasing plan, even after a component has already been made obsolete, purchasers need to act quickly to limit supply chain disruption.
26 September 2022
What advice would you offer purchasers faced with component obsolescence? Paul Bentley: The easiest way to manage component obsolescence is to partner with an experienced and knowledgeable distributor that will proactively help source hard-to-find components or offer a suitable alternative. It’s important that a distributor can offer multiple products from various manufacturers, to ensure pricing and lead times do not affect the supply chain. GD Rectifiers holds inventory in the UK and stocks an extensive range of power electronic components, including
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semiconductor components, circuit protection devices, passive components, magnetic transducers and wound products from over 25 of the world’s specialist manufacturers. We have long standing relationships with the brands we stock and speak to the factories daily. We are working closely with our entire network of suppliers to ensure we continue servicing our customers during this busy period and throughout the rising costs of materials.
How has the demand and scope for replacement components changed over the last 12 months?
We have seen a huge increase in lead times and so far, this year we’ve already seen two price increases from several of our manufacturers. Some of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers are experiencing unprecedented production challenges caused by many factors such as raw material shortages, with Covid-19 and extreme weather conditions still playing a major role in the disruption.
As a result, a large number of customers have been willing to explore alternative parts over the past year, instead of waiting for a 26+ week lead time. Customers are also starting to consider replacement parts
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