With component supply disruptions from geopolitical events leading to almost daily fluctuations in price and availability data, modern sourcing strategies require a dynamic and real-time approach to BOM management. That means the decision about which platform to use has never been more important. Using a component aggregator that brings multiple distributors together and allows you to compare components from different vendors is an essential part of procurement best practices. But ease of use must be combined with risk mitigation. Now you don’t have to choose.
Getting accurate, real-time pricing and availability for your complete BOM may mean the difference between meeting a product launch or having your production line shut down for want of a few SKUs. Selecting the safest, fastest, most accurate and reliable platform is critical, and the one feature that must function optimally is the BOM tool. Yes, design engineers and purchasing managers have choices when it comes to aggregator platforms. But how do you decide which one is best?
Rest assured that TrustedParts.com really is the right choice. Our BOM tool is superior to other platforms. Here’s why:
Number of Authentic Parts Supported
TrustedParts.com offers over 80 billion products in stock; there are over 37 million unique part numbers from nearly 3,000 manufacturers, only from authorized distributors.
While other platforms might boast more components, only TrustedParts.com guarantees all products sold are fully warrantied by the OCMs (original component manufacturers) through their contracts with their authorized distributors.
This matters in all end products, but especially in regulated industries, such as medical, military, and aerospace. Buying through the authorized channel is the best way to avoid counterfeits, and TrustedParts.com aggregates authorized distributors in one place.
How Fast We Load Distributor Offers
TrustedParts.com was designed by distributors for the authorized component channel. That means we are supported by all the distributors who participate. When you load your BOM, you instantly see a spreadsheet with all the pricing and availability for that BOM. You can easily compare the offers and decide which works best.
This robust BOM Tool is built to simplify and accelerate authorized sourcing. The tool itself boasts these features:
- The fastest retrieval and export of real-time distributor offers of any aggregator
- Generous allowance on the number of parts (up to 1,000 for Premium BOM users)
- Choose (and save) preferred distributors
- One-click shopping carts and customizable export files
- Effortless BOM sharing and collaboration
- Integrated carbon footprint data for approved OEMs and site sponsors
- Users can save an unlimited number of BOMs
- It’s (still) free to use
Option to Include CO2e for Approved Users
Last year, TrustedParts.com partnered with Sluicebox to launch the industry’s first AI-powered solution for customer carbon disclosures. Through this partnership with Sluicebox, we bring component manufacturers and TrustedParts.com sponsors a breakthrough solution: when customers request carbon footprint data, you can now direct them to the TrustedParts.com BOM tool for instant Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) values.
Sluicebox was founded by scientists and engineers from NASA, Amazon, and Uber who recognized the critical need for accurate carbon intelligence in the electronics supply chain. Their AI-powered platform now enables suppliers to meet customer disclosure requirements with unprecedented speed and accuracy. And this industry-first AI verification system is ISO 14040:44 compliant.
Option to Have Up to 1,000 Parts for Approved Users
Our BOM tool is completely free, with a generous parts allowance (up to 1,000 for approved premium BOM users). We offer support for up to 100 saved BOMs and the ability to manage preferred distributors within the tool itself. Our one-click shopping cart and customized file export function make this tool easy to use. In short, TrustedParts.com offers an industry-leading, comprehensive, and efficient BOM management system.
Only Fully Verified Authorized Sources
It cannot be overstated: TrustedParts.com is the only aggregator platform for the authorized component channel. This is the only place to compare pricing and availability from authorized distributors. It is the best and safest way to prevent fake, defective, or altered components from appearing in your BOM.
OCMs and their authorized distributors and manufacturer representatives are very aware of the many techniques used to acquire and sell counterfeits, and they work together to solve this problem. When you source your BOM through TrustedParts.com, you know all the inventory that appears is guaranteed to be authentic and traceable.
See for yourself! Go to TrustedParts.com and take the BOM tool for a test run. You can log in as a guest and try a sample BOM to see how the tool works in real time.
