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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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The Power Shift in U.S. Manufacturing Ownership
08/20/2025 | Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007The U.S. manufacturing landscape is driven by reshoring initiatives, supply chain realignments, and a surge of foreign interest. What does that mean for U.S.-based PCB and EMS companies? In this interview, mergers and acquisitions expert Tom Kastner breaks down the forces reshaping the industry—why foreign investors are eager to enter the U.S. market, why many are evaluating greenfield facilities over acquisitions, and why the high-mix, low-volume focus of most domestic shops doesn’t always align with foreign buyers’ goals.
ASMPT Announces Strategic Optimization of Manufacturing Operations, Closes Shenzhen Factory
08/11/2025 | ASMPTASMPT, a global leader in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, announced today a strategic optimization of its manufacturing operations in China.
Nolan’s Notes: The Interconnectedness of a Global Supply Chain
08/04/2025 | Nolan Johnson -- Column: Nolan's NotesYou may recall when I’ve discussed the research and development of a particular magazine issue topic and how, at times, I’ve pivoted at the last minute because of what I learned from the information I’ve gathered. This month, my original focus was on cultivating your brand, but the more I investigated the topic, the more my subject experts leaned toward international supply chain strategies. Not surprisingly, these two disparate topics are far more interrelated than they might seem.
August 2025 SMT007 Magazine: Supply Chain Strategies
08/04/2025 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamBelieve it or not, how you manage your supply chain has a noticeable impact on how your brand is perceived. In this issue of SMT007 Magazine, we explore the connection between supply chain practices and brand perception—and what you can do to strengthen it.
Direct Metallization: A Sustainable Shift in PCB Fabrication
07/31/2025 | Jim Watkowski, Harry Yang, and Mark Edwards, MacDermid Alpha Electronics SolutionsThe global electronics industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the need for more resilient supply chains and environmentally sustainable manufacturing practices. Printed circuit boards (PCBs), the backbone of interconnection for electronic devices, are at the center of this shift. Traditionally, PCB fabrication has relied heavily on electroless copper, a process that, while effective, is resource-intensive and environmentally hazardous. In response, many manufacturers are turning to direct metallization technologies as a cleaner, more efficient alternative.