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Guides and notes from the Potrgo Sourcing Team on component sourcing, BOM quotation, and shortage response.
Sourcing Guides and Technical Notes
This column publishes sourcing guides and technical notes for buyers and engineers. Each article explains one part of the sourcing process, from preparing a BOM to checking an alternative, so you can send a clearer enquiry and move faster to a quotation.
Responding to Shortage and Allocation
How to respond when a part moves to short supply or allocation, from first enquiry to quotation.
Read the articleHow to Prepare a BOM for Quotation
What to include in a BOM, how to send the list, and what happens after you send it.
Read the articleHow to Evaluate Component Alternatives
The checks that decide whether an alternative part is safe to use, from electrical values to life cycle.
Read the articleHow to Spot Counterfeit Electronic Components
The checks that help buyers spot counterfeit parts before they reach the production line.
Read the articleKeeping a Legacy Product in Production When Parts Go Obsolete
How to keep a legacy product in production after a part goes obsolete, from last time buys to alternatives.
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