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CalcuQuote’s New BOM Health Feature Provides Enhanced Analytics and Risk Assessment
October 6, 2023 | CalcuQuoteEstimated reading time: 1 minute
CalcuQuote, a supply chain solution provider for the electronics industry, is proud to offer BOM Health, a powerful feature designed to provide better analytics and risk assessment for Bill of Materials (BOMs).
BOM Health enables users to effortlessly inspect their BOMs, gaining valuable insights into the risk level associated with each component and line. By leveraging advanced algorithms and real-time data, this innovative feature empowers procurement and supply chain professionals to make informed decisions with confidence.
With BOM Health, users can analyze critical factors such as lifecycle, stock availability, lead time, and general market availability. By having access to up-to-date and accurate information, businesses can proactively identify potential bottlenecks and mitigate supply chain risks, leading to improved efficiency and cost savings.
"We understand the challenges that procurement professionals face in today's fast-paced and ever-changing market,” said CalcuQuote CEO, Chintan Sutaria. “BOM Health is our solution to enable them to stay ahead of the curve and make data-driven decisions for their supply chain operations."
CalcuQuote works with EMS and OEM companies to solve complex problems with industry-leading solutions. The company optimizes the supply chain process by enabling customers to make more informed decisions, work faster, be more accurate, and ultimately, be more competitive. CalcuQuote’s investment in machine learning is helping to bring clarity to disjointed part numbering across the industry.
CalcuQuote’s software solutions offer seamless integration with supply chain partners, ERPs and other information systems.
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