Global Procurement

OSI Electronics UK is part of the OSIE group – this gives us global purchasing power when buying components: electronic, electrical and mechanical; we work within the group as team players to buy with the power of the big purchaser.

Worldwide component procurement – to your advantage

OSI Electronics UK is part of the OSIE group – this gives us global purchasing power when buying components: electronic, electrical and mechanical; we work within the group as team players to buy with the power of the big purchaser.

Add to this the members of our UK purchasing team have wealth of experience in the electronics industry – our robust and wide ranging supplier base ensuring we are always able to find the right components for each project: it is part of the added value of using OSI Electronics.

In addition to buying a considerable amount's of electronic components, our purchasing expertise extends to metal and plastic enclosures, displays, CNC machined parts and other fabricated items.

This gives us significant purchasing power through our network of national and international suppliers – which enables us to find new sources quickly in the event of a supply chain failure.

Inventory management

Our systems include:

  • Component and sub-assembly procurement – we work closely with our customers on cost reduction programmes.
  • Computerised stock control and purchasing.
  • Scheduling of components.
  • Buffer stocks of components held on site and at our suppliers – this gives us the ability to respond to increased demand beyond the projected forecast.
  • Sub-assemblies stored as work in progress ready for fast response to configuration and call off.
  • Component traceability as required.
  • Revision level control.

Change management

Our fully audited processes allow us to respond to engineering changes:

  • Rapid and confident response to component change, product updates or component shortage.
  • Managed under ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 control procedures.
  • Solutions for component obsolescence management.

Delivery and order logistics

Getting the right components in the required quantities to the production line on time, in good condition and at the best price requires knowledge, skill and first class organisation – which OSI Electronics customers know they can rely on… every time.

  • Product configuration for customised needs.
  • Call-off scheduling.
  • KANBAN – just in time for scheduled deliveries.
  • Configure to order (CTO) and direct ship to customers

Cash flow and obsolescence management

We help your cash flow by buying components on your behalf – passing on savings to you.

And when notified of a component going obsolete, we’ll check its usage and advise any potential replacement – we can either purchase and hold existing stocks, or help you take appropriate action to modify your product.

Want to know more?

Contact us today on 01480 222 480 / info@osi-electronics.uk.