Electrolytic 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.
The challenge
A customer needed electrolytic capacitors in significant quantities for a power electronics assembly. The official order channel quoted a lead time of around 50 weeks, tied to an overloaded production schedule. Project milestones and series launch dates were acutely at risk.
Our solution
We used our real-time market intelligence to identify available excess inventory of the identical part at other companies, as well as off-channel warehouse stock. After authenticity and quality verification, we arranged fast shipment through optimized logistics.
The result
Instead of 50 weeks, the customer received the capacitors in verified quality within approximately 4 weeks. The series launch was kept on track; extra shifts and contractual penalties were avoided.
Nearly a year's wait turned into four weeks. That saved our series launch.
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