Procurement
Norcott EMS offers a range of component procurement options,
from purchase of the complete bill of materials through to the
use of a full free issue kit. We work closely with our customers'
logistics teams to ensure that the right balance between cost
and lead-time can be met.
In most designs, 70% of the components are simple passives,
basic connectors and semiconductors. Whilst being low cost
in themselves, they can represent a high logistical cost if
supplied as part of a free issue kit. We offer the option
for you to provide key silicon along with other specialist
components and we will fill in the gaps from our standard
stock or through our normal procurement activities.
Supplier Network
Norcott operates with a supplier network of some 350 companies.
Our procurement policies require that all electronics components
are normally purchased from franchised distributors. This
ensures maximum integrity in the supply chain for both RoHS
compliance and protection against 'old revision' and counterfeit
product.
Purchasing from 'grey market' or non-franchised distribution
is only undertaken with the full knowledge and consent of
our customers.
In all circumstances our component tracking systems provides
full trace-ability from built product back to the component
source.
RoHS Compliance
At Norcott EMS we can manufacture both compliant and non-compliant
product as required. We operate a multi-level system to ensure
the RoHS compliant components are clearly identified both
in stores and on the shop floor.

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