Parlex connector domestic delivery schedule management experience

Parlex is a professional connector and flexible interconnect solutions brand under the Johnson Electric Group, with core products covering flexible printed circuit (FPC), flexible flat cable (FFC), laminated cable, and shielded flexible cable. They are widely used in fields such as automotive electronics, consumer electronics, medical equipment, communication, and industrial control.

With its technical accumulation in precision manufacturing, flexible material processes, and long-term reliability, Parlex products can maintain stable performance in applications with confined spaces, dynamic bending, and high-frequency signal transmission.

The importance of delivery time management in the connector supply chain
For whole machine manufacturing enterprises, although the connector is just a small component, it directly affects the assembly and shipment of the whole machine. Especially for flexible interconnect products, they are often introduced in the later stage of the project. If the delivery time cannot be guaranteed, it may cause the whole machine to be delayed in delivery, leading to the following problems:
Production halt risk: Main manufacturers are waiting for key components, and the production line cannot operate normally.
Customer satisfaction decline: Delayed delivery has led to a decrease in customer trust, affecting future cooperation.
●Cost Increase: Emergency air transport and overtime work will increase the hidden costs of the supply chain.

Therefore, when replacing imported brands such as Parlex with domestic alternatives, delivery management capability often becomes one of the most concerned indicators by customers.

Two, practical experience in the management of lead times for domestic connectors
Summarizing the experience from our domestic substitution projects, the following points are noted:
Local supply chain advantages
Domestic manufacturers generally have advantages in local production and warehousing, avoiding the uncertainties of customs clearance and long-distance transportation for imported products, resulting in shorter delivery cycles.
Prior communication and production scheduling
By intervening at the initial stage of customer requirements and providing material forecasting and production scheduling in conjunction with project progress, the risk of "emergency orders" can be effectively reduced.
3. Safety Stock and Flexible Production
Establish safety stock for models with stable demand and maintain flexible production capacity for customized products to achieve quick switching and delivery.
4. Information transparency
Provide real-time order tracking and production progress, allowing customers to clearly understand the delivery status, which helps to establish trust.
Quality and delivery time are equally important.

Short delivery periods cannot be achieved at the expense of quality. Domestic manufacturers, while pursuing rapid supply, must adhere to strict quality control systems to ensure product reliability.

Parlex, as a well-known brand in the flexible interconnect field, has provided high-performance products to the global market. However, in the context of frequent fluctuations in the global supply chain, domestic connector manufacturers are becoming the preferred choice for an increasing number of customers with localized production and flexible delivery management.
Domestic substitution is not just about reducing costs; it is more about creating sustained value for customers through stable, rapid, and controllable delivery management.
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