The organization depends on contract manufacturers to produce advanced products and manage procurement of costly, long‑lead‑time components. During and after the Covid‑19 period, dramatic demand fluctuations and supply constraints exposed weaknesses in this model, leading to component shortages and excess inventory held by manufacturers. Manual processes, limited visibility, and poor collaboration made it difficult to respond quickly, negatively affecting profitability and customer service. Like many high‑tech manufacturers, the organization faced challenges coordinating multiple contract manufacturers, resolving bill of material mismatches, and making informed supply assurance decisions. These issues increased costs, reduced supply chain resilience, and highlighted the need for better ins

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