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Supply chain management is a critical part of any business, but it becomes even more invaluable in times of crisis. In February 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a collaborative report assessing the current state of the supply chains that are critical to the ICT industry. Their findings point to crucial gaps in this vital production process- gaps that Apex Waves is stepping up to fill. When it comes to vital test equipment components, Apex Waves maintains a large inventory of previously used, calibrated, and quality tested parts that are available and ready to ship. Because of this, important parts remain accessible for the industries and businesses that need them most.
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated a move to a work-from-home economy, driving increasing demand for electronic devices, gadgets, and digital infrastructure / storage to support increased online activity. Simultaneously, labor limitations related directly to the pandemic resulted in output decreases in a number of nations. The outcome has been a mismatch of supply and demand, creating supply chain bottlenecks and greatly increasing lead times.
While supply chain managers are aware of the dangers of over-reliance on a single supplier, they are often compelled to use this method to ensure enough supply, or to lower prices on account of the product’s unique attributes. In addition, the speed at which COVID-19 impacted labor and production has left managers with little time to address the challenges and costs of making changes to their supply chain structure. When a company’s lone supplier is unable to produce components, this lack of flexibility can be disastrous.
The U.S. Information and Communications Technology Industry (ICT) plays an incredibly vital role in our economy and in matters of national security. Individuals, corporations, and government entities rely on the ICT Industry for connection, innovation, and protection. The supply chains for this sector support the distribution of products including communication hardware, computer and data storage hardware, end-user devices, and key software (including open-source software and firmware).
According to the government report, these ICT products can be categorized roughly into 3 broad categories.
All in all, the importance of the ICT hardware / software business in the United States has become undeniable as the sector has grown into a highly multinational enterprise with complicated supply networks.
Apex Waves is dedicated to the customer. We bridge the gap between particularly hard-to-find test equipment and those who need service and support now. We specialize in parts from companies including National Instruments, Tektronix, Agilent / Keysight, and more. By providing new, surplus, and remanufactured/reconditioned test equipment to clients all over the world, we are easing the strain on current supply chain restrictions. Whether a company needs a high-quality replacement for their existing equipment or a specific model number that has been discontinued, we have parts in stock and ready to ship.
In addition to saving companies valuable time and money with our competitive pricing, Apex Waves’ efforts to strengthen the ICT sector are helping to keep the supply chain flowing.
Source:
https://www.dhs.gov/publication/assessment-critical-supply-chains-supporting-us-ict-industry
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