Supply Base Design Checklist

An Electronic Designer's Guide to Success

"Every design decision is also a supply decision."

Why this book matters

Too often, electronic products are designed first and sourced later. Engineers and architects shape the product in its earliest stages, while procurement and operations are brought in only after critical decisions have already been made.

That approach can create costly vulnerabilities—from component shortages and price volatility to weak supplier options and avoidable end-of-life challenges.

Drawing on decades of experience in semiconductor technology, product development, and procurement leadership, Ken J. Bradley makes the case for bringing procurement into the design process from Day 1.

What you'll learn

Supply Base Design offers a practical framework for building sourcing resilience into a product from the start, including how to:

Integrate procurement into the design team
Create greater pricing and negotiation leverage
Optimize bills of materials through earlier sourcing input
Evaluate suppliers with both design and supply considerations in mind
Plan more effectively for product end of life
Prepare organizations for the growing impact of AI on design and procurement

Filled with practical insights and actionable checklists, Supply Base Design shows how better collaboration between engineering and procurement can lead to products that are not only technically sound, but also more resilient, competitive, and supportable throughout their lifecycle.

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