Electronics Component Supply Chain Visibility & Risk Mitigation
A mid-sized European electronics manufacturer relied on multiple offshore suppliers for critical components but faced growing risks of shipment delays and opaqueness in supply visibility, threatening product launch schedules and profit margins.
Challenge
Supplier performance data was fragmented, with critical risk exposures such as single-source dependencies and late-stage alerts going unnoticed until disruptions impacted production.
Solution
ET2C developed a tailored supply chain risk monitoring program integrating supplier data flows, real-time risk scoring, and weekly performance dashboards. This enhanced procurement and operations’ visibility into supplier reliability and potential bottlenecks.
Outcomes Delivered
- Early identification of single-source risk points allowed the client to diversify suppliers and build contingency plans.
- Reduced late-stage order fulfillment delays by 30% through proactive communication and monitoring.
- Improved margin protection by avoiding last-minute expedited freight and production halts.
- Enabled data-driven supplier scorecards facilitating continuous improvement and risk mitigation strategies.