Intelligent supply chain
The supply chain is the first stage of a successful manufacturing plan. We manage it from the initial design through the whole life of your product.
The cost of a component that can delay a production run, hold up shipments and put your contract at risk.
Why it matters
Every part, on time, at the right price.
Arista knows the value of the supply chain. It is agreed with you when the contract is placed, and it is how we deliver on time and on budget.
Our dedicated purchasing managers and buyers build the best supply solution for you, forming relationships with suppliers from the design stage onwards. Component supply and obsolescence management is critical to our success, and to the success of your product.
How we manage it
Six ways we keep production moving.
Lower material costs and full component availability, even when your lead times move.
Dedicated buyers
Purchasing managers and buyers track suppliers from the initial design stage and throughout your product’s lifecycle.
Inventory management
A bespoke inventory programme for regular-order assemblies, optimising stock to cut your excess-inventory liability.
UK & global sourcing
UK sourcing to minimise lead-time issues, and approved global suppliers for savings where lead times allow.
Your preferred suppliers
Have preferred suppliers or supported pricing? We build them into our strategy so you keep the benefit.
Obsolescence management
We check for obsolete and end-of-life parts at quote stage and propose verified replacements or redesigns.
In-group manufacturing
Making component parts within the group gives full control over resources, storage and delivery schedules.
Obsolescence
Ready when a part disappears.
Component obsolescence is a fact of life in electronics manufacturing. Technology, processes and manufacturers’ product lines change constantly.
We check at the quoting stage for parts that have gone obsolete or are approaching end of life. Often there is a direct replacement that just needs verifying by your design team. Where there is no direct replacement, we suggest alternatives or design solutions that incorporate new devices.
Flexibility
Built to absorb fluctuating demand.
Customer lead times fluctuate. To build at short notice we need suppliers with maximum flexibility while holding costs, and that is what our partnerships give us.
Quote
BOM reviewed for availability, lifecycle status and best pricing.
Source
UK and approved global suppliers, plus your preferred partners.
Hold
Stock levels optimised in-house for regular-order assemblies.
Build
Kitted, on time, ready for the SMT lines.
Start a project
Send us your BOM.
We’ll review availability, lifecycle status and pricing, and come back with a quote that covers parts, assembly and test.