BOM Optimizer for supply exposure before line release.
Score BOM risk, surface qualified alternates, and expose lead-time pressure before procurement lock.
What it does
- Imports a BOM and resolves part availability across distributor channels.
- Flags EOL, NRND and long-lead positions.
- Suggests pin-to-pin alternates with footprint compatibility notes.
- Estimates BOM cost ranges and lead-time exposure.
Inputs it accepts
| BOM format | CSV, XLSX |
|---|---|
| Required columns | Reference designator, manufacturer, manufacturer part number, quantity |
| Optional columns | Description, package, notes, alternates |
| Quantity unit | Per board (default) or per panel — stated explicitly |
Output it produces
Risk score per BOM line (single-source, EOL, long-lead).
Suggested alternates with footprint and parameter notes.
Cost range based on current distributor data.
Lead-time exposure summary for the BOM as a whole.
How we use it in real RFQs
We run the optimizer as a standard step on BOM-based PCBA RFQs.
Results are shared with the customer; alternates are accepted explicitly, not silently substituted.
Risk findings affect the lead-time commitment we make.
On long programs, the optimizer is re-run quarterly for EOL / NRND watch.
Privacy and data handling
BOM uploads used only to produce the analysis.
Aggregated, anonymous data may be used to improve the alternate suggestion engine.
No part list is shared externally without explicit customer permission.
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