Sourcing

Rely on our knowledge & expertise to securely source the parts you need

Obsolete parts 

Often older parts that are no longer manufactured by the OCM (original component manufacturer), but for which our customers still have a need. Traditionally, the open or grey market has been the place to look for these parts – but the real and growing threat of counterfeit parts has made this an increasingly risky option. 

Princeps can help customers mitigate these risks, via: 

• Our world class AS6081 Counterfeit Mitigation Process 
• Our Open Market Supplier Risk Assessment 
• Our Princeps ASSURE service level offering, through which customers can access this protection  

Hard-to-find parts 

Still manufactured by the OCM, these may be in particularly high demand, with extended lead times, on allocation or just so niche that they are not readily available. 

Princeps can help navigate these issues, via: 

• Our access to a global network of manufacturer-authorised sources, casting the widest possible net in which to find these parts 
• Our relentless tenacity in tracking down elusive parts, always making one more call and trying one more source than our competitors 
• Our experience and knowledge of dealing with global sources, safely organising payments, shipping, customs and all the other issues facing importers 

Built parts 

The combination of Princeps’ project management skills and our approved AS9100 sub-contractors provides the complete service our customers need. We deal with all aspects: requirements flow down; first article inspection (FAI); drop shipments; and any other project specific requirements.