BOM Sourcing
BOM sourcing and component procurement
Most assembly delays are purchasing problems, not soldering problems. We clear your BOM line by line before the board is built. Stock, MOQ, lifecycle and price are all resolved in writing first.
Sourcing scope
| Parameter | Scope |
|---|---|
| Modes | Turnkey (all lines), partial (selected lines), consigned (kit check only) |
| Buying channels | Authorized distributors and manufacturer-franchised stock as the default |
| Line checks | Stock, MOQ, packaging, lifecycle status, RoHS and date-code limits |
| Alternates | Proposed with manufacturer part number, datasheet and price delta; nothing fitted without approval |
| Traceability | Purchase records and date codes retained per build and released on request |
| Quote output | Per-line unit price, extended price, MOQ overage and attrition, all in USD |
| Turnaround | Cleared BOM typically returned in 1–3 working days |
How the BOM is cleared
1 · Normalize
Columns are mapped to our parser: designators, quantity, manufacturer part number, description, package and do-not-place notes.
2 · Verify
Each part is checked against distributor stock and the board footprint, so package and pin-count mismatches surface before purchase.
3 · Resolve
Shortages, minimum-buy jumps and end-of-life parts come back as options: alternate, redesign, or consign it yourself.
4 · Lock
You approve the final line list; that version is what gets bought, kitted and counted at incoming inspection.
Risk controls
Counterfeit avoidance
Authorized channels first. If a line has to come from the open market, you are told before the order is placed.
Lifecycle visibility
Not-recommended-for-new-design and end-of-life parts are flagged with a last-buy view so you can plan a revision.
Kit accounting
Consigned kits are counted on arrival and shortages reported the same day, before the line is scheduled.
Sourcing FAQ
- Which BOM format should I send?
- Any CSV or XLSX with designators, quantity and manufacturer part number. Our template on the PCBA capabilities page maps straight into the parser and avoids a clarification round.
- Can I set approved-vendor rules?
- Yes. Mark lines as fixed-manufacturer or list acceptable alternates in the BOM and we buy inside those constraints.
- Do you buy from the open market?
- Only when a line has no authorized stock and you approve it. Such lines are quoted separately with the source stated.
- Who owns the surplus parts?
- You do. Overage from MOQ and attrition is listed in the quote and either stored for the next release or shipped with the boards.
Have your BOM checked
Upload the BOM with your Gerber and get a cleared, priced line list with every risk flagged.