Sourcing challenges solved in practice
Anonymized, industry-typical application examples — from the discontinued power diode to custom production. This is what our daily work looks like.
Discontinued Power Diode Modules Successfully Re-Sourced
A discontinued Siemens power diode module brought a drive assembly line to a halt. We located, verified, and delivered the original part through our broker network.
View caseEOL 7-Segment Display Secured for Series Product
A discontinued 7-segment display threatened to halt an ongoing production run. We secured remaining stock and validated a long-term alternative.
View caseElectrolytic Capacitors: 50-Week Lead Time Cut to 4 Weeks
An official manufacturer lead time of 50 weeks was jeopardizing project milestones. Via excess inventory, we delivered within 4 weeks.
View caseCutting Heads 10 % Below Previous Price — Despite Market Price Increase
The purchase price for cutting heads rose from €460 to over €700. We delivered identical heads for €423.
View caseSpecial-Width Cable Lugs: 4-Month Lead Time Reduced to 2 Weeks
A special-tooling bottleneck at the regular supplier meant a 4-month wait. We delivered in 2 weeks at the same price.
View caseMicrocontroller in Allocation: Series Launch Secured
A 32-bit microcontroller was under market-wide allocation. We secured the required quantity for an EMS provider's series launch.
View case22 % BOM Cost Reduction on a Power Electronics Assembly
A bill-of-materials analysis uncovered substantial savings potential — without quality compromises or supplier risk.
View caseDiscontinued Connector: Validated Alternative for Aerospace Supplier
A discontinued special connector was threatening a long-lifecycle product. We delivered a technically validated, fully documented alternative.
View caseCustomer-Specific Wiring Harness Sourced via Custom Production
A suitable wiring harness was unavailable on the open market. We arranged a custom production run to specification.
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