Inventory management services are the #1 stress reliever for an OEM. In the right hands, outsourced supply management ensures a shortage doesn’t cause a production halt, while avoiding surpluses that go to waste.
Good inventory management is much more than an Excel sheet:
Warehousing – Holding your component orders so you don’t waste valuable space on long-term storage
Tracking – Last-time buys and identifying replacements for obsolete parts
Forecasting – Proactively addressing seasonal needs and potential market shortages
You’ll want to know how and how much – not just the distributor's facility space, but also its practices for storing components. Components can be sensitive to temperature, moisture, and static discharge. Make sure your investments won’t degrade prematurely in your partner’s facility.