Electronics Component Sourcing: Supplier and device selection guide (part-4)

Evaluation and selection of semiconductor IC chips and other parts and their suppliers

The overall quality and reliability of a product depends upon the selection of right component from right supplier. A strong and well-built process can help in selecting a prospective supplier, A stronger inter-connection between the different functions and teams is key to successul part selection.

In this competitive market, the probability for the suppliers to deviate from the normal-intended procedures to capture the customers is very high. If these deviations are not thoroughly validated, there can be serious damages caused to the products, environment, life, and company's reputation in one or the other form. Suppliers need customers at any cost and hence the probability of choosing the right supplier and their qualification becomes more complex now-a-days. As said in the introductory sourcing guide, typically 60% of the finished assembly consists of components derived or purchased from the companies other than the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). With the high percentage of dependency on external suppliers The risk posed to the OEMs is also high if one does not choose a proper vendor/supplier. Hence choosing the right...