Featured · Sourcing strategy
Reading a bill of materials for risk
Where lifecycle, single-source and lead-time risk hide in a BOM, and how to surface them before they stop a build.
Blog
Notes on component sourcing, pricing and supply risk from the 1BUY.AI team.
Excess & EOL
Excess stock is working capital in disguise
Why parts sitting on a shelf cost more than their book value, and what a structured recovery looks like.
Compliance & risk
Counterfeit checks that actually work
A practical look at inspection, traceability and supplier history when buying outside authorised channels.
Sourcing strategy
A sourcing checklist for shortage parts
Ten questions to ask before you place an order for a part that is hard to find.
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