What engineering and parts logistics services for EEE parts can be performed?

• Technical support to designers and system engineers
• Technical analysis of customer components lists
• Applications assessment
• Radiation hardness reviews
• Risk analysis and management activities
• Component evaluation and characterization
• Component technology assessment
• Reliability analysis
• Component selection, type reduction, and standardization
• Tracking alerts and information to users
• Obsolete components analysis and evaluation of alternatives
• Quality assurance
• Preparation and integration of procurement specifications
• Implementation and maintenance of the Parts Procurement and Control Plan

Logistics & Long Term Storage

As part of a comprehensive service to our customers, Alter Technology controls every phase of the product’s logistics from the manufacturer to the final delivery to the customer. The status of each component can easily be checked through our web-based reporting tools.

The follow-up starts during the manufacturing process and components testing at the manufacturer’s facilities. Alter Technology keeps direct contact with the manufacturer to update in our system the production status, the quality control, and the expected delivery date. Whenever is required by the project or our customers, we will articulate the needed steps to carry out at the manufacturer’s facilities an inspection before the components are encapsulated (Pre-Cap) or before shipment (Buy-Off).

For freights under export control regulations by the United States of America legislation (EAR or ITAR), we manage, provide assistance and/or arrange every needed documentation.

The transportation of goods is a very important part of logistics; therefore, the correct selection of both the transportation and means of protection guarantee the delivery to the customer in optimum conditions. An effective customs management avoids unnecessary long stays of the goods at external warehouses.

Long Term Storage

Alter Technology has specially adapted locations to meet the requirements for long-term storage of EEE Components.

Our low turnover components storage guarantees full control of the conditions of humidity and temperature 24/7 365 days a year (22ºC +/- 3 ºC; 55RH%  +/- 10 ºC)  preventing the undesirable effects of oxidation or ESD (Electro Static Discharge).

Alter Technology offers the service of nitrogen storage. It can be directly in a dry cabinet or MBB (Moisture Barrier Bags) filled with nitrogen, adding desiccant bags and moisture indicators.

The management of devices on long term storage is done through powerful software, allowing quick access to their location. In addition, we offer stored DC (Date Code) alerts and programmed re-living services.