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We are the only AI-backed NPI and Kitting Specialist in the World
New Product Introduction (NPI) is a critical phase in the product lifecycle, where speed, precision, and efficiency determine success. For OEMs, it’s about accelerating innovation by sourcing the right components for cutting-edge designs, while EMS companies face the challenge of managing High-Mix, Low-Volume (HMLV) BOMs under tight deadlines. At SCI, we specialize in streamlining this process, leveraging AI-powered tools to provide unmatched accuracy, speed, and reliability in sourcing, quoting, and delivering components for NPI/HMLV projects.
The Buyer’s Nightmare
- Accuracy and Quality Issues: Parts aren’t cleaned or accurate upon delivery, requiring additional QC time and resources.
- Inefficiencies from Multiple Orders: multiple purchase orders result in unnecessary bank charges and logistical headaches during warehousing and quality checks.
- Complex Cost Optimization: Achieving the best cost across 1,000,000+ combinational options for sourcing is an impossible manual task.
- MOQ and MPQ Constraints: buyers are often forced to purchase excess quantities, leading to wasted money and inventory that sits unused.
- Re-Reeling and Tape Issues: Cut-tape orders incur extra re-reeling charges, adding hidden costs to already tight budgets.
- Low Volume Deal Limitations: Minimum Order Values (MOV) and free freight thresholds aren’t met for low-volume deals, making small projects expensive.
- Struggles with Alternatives: Finding pin-to-pin alternatives for obsolete or unavailable components is time-consuming and technically challenging.
- Supplier Delivery Mistakes: When suppliers accidentally ship incorrect items, buyers must scramble to source replacements, risking delays.
How We Help EMS and OEM Companies in NPI & Kitting
At Supreme Components International (SCI), our vision is clear: to give you the lowest BOM cost with the least hassle with full traceability.
Our solutions are designed to eliminate delays, reduce complexity, and give you a competitive edge in your new product development process.
What We Deliver:
- Unmatched Speed: Quotes within 1 day and shipments within 1 week, ensuring your prototypes are ready without delays.
- >95% BOM Quote Commitment: As the only distributor specializing in NPI and kitting, we are uniquely equipped to handle submitting quotes for your full NPI/HMLV BOMs.
- Pin-to-pin Alternatives: We ensure that for all parts that are not available in stock, a substitute is quoted, especially for EOL/obsolete, or hard-to-find parts.
- Traceability: Since all parts are purchased from authorized distributors, a distributor’s COC is provided in every shipment to ensure reliability in prototype development.
- Cost and Time Savings: Consolidated shipments reduce administrative overhead and logistics costs, letting you focus on innovation.
- Re-reeling Sevices: For flexibility, all Cut Tape packaging items are re-reeled to ensure compatibility with assembly line requirements.
About price, let’s do the math: If you save 10% across all your online purchasing activities and spend approximately USD 500K per year, you save USD 50,000 simply by passing the project to Supreme.
How to Get Started:
Send us your complex NPI/BOM/parts list.
- We’ll scrub/clean the parts.
- We’ll recommend alternatives if parts are missing.
- All parts are quoted DAP.
We’ll find everything you need the same or next day. AuthorizedSources Only
- Our AI tool scans only authorized distributors and provides the lowest package price in the market.
- SCI mixes/matches all authorized distributors to meet the required quantities and date codes.
- All parts come re-reeled.
- All parts come with full traceability from the authorized distributor.
- All parts are quoted the same day.
We’ll ship your parts in one week! LetsGetMoving
- All parts are quoted DAP.
- We compared against online sources.
- SCI gives guaranteed cost savings of at least 10% per BOM. Check the next page for more information.
- All parts are shipped in 7 working days
How We Help EMS and OEM Companies in NPI & Kitting
During the time that we quote your BOM, we shall give you an output sheet that looks like the image shown below, saving you time, money, while adding tremendous value.
Frequently Asked Questions
To alleviate any concerns, we often get the following frequently asked questions or statements.
We’re here to help.
1. We can only buy from authorized distributors. How can you ensure quality is not compromised?
All shipments from us come with the Certificate of Conformance (COC) from authorized distributors. This guarantees the quality and traceability of every component. Feel free to share this with your customers for added assurance.
2. We’re already working with Mouser/Digikey. Why use you?
While Mouser and Digi-Key are great resources, they typically cover only about 80% of your BOM, and they often don’t have parts in stock when you need them. At Supreme, we take it further by connecting with 80+ prequalified authorized distributor vendors via our AI engine, pushing that coverage closer to 90%. For the remaining 10%, we manually source directly from manufacturers or other authorized distributors, ensuring your entire BOM is completed without compromise.
3. How can you ensure that you quote the entire BOM?We leave no gaps.
If a part isn’t in stock or isn’t available, we cross-reference it with pin-to-pin alternatives or equivalent options. Additionally, we review datasheets to verify accuracy and provide the correct MPN for your BOM, ensuring a seamless quoting process.
4. I already get 20% lower discounts from catalog distributors. Why use you?
While catalog distributors may offer discounts, the total cost of sourcing extends beyond the price of components. The time and effort your team spends searching for the remaining 20% of your BOM—often involving hard-to-find parts—can outweigh those savings. By outsourcing this work to us, you reduce administrative overhead, improve efficiency, and free up your resources to focus on your core business of assembly and manufacturing.
5. How do you handle MOQ and MPQ issues?
We specialize in managing MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) and MPQ (Minimum Packaging Quantity) constraints. By consolidating orders across our global network, we minimize excess inventory for you while ensuring you meet supplier requirements. This approach reduces wastage and saves costs, even on low-volume deals.
6. How do you address lead times for critical components?
With our proactive sourcing strategy and AI-backed tools, we reduce lead times significantly. Our ability to quote within 1 day and ship within 1 week ensures you get critical components when you need them, keeping your production schedules on track.
7. What happens if a supplier ships incorrect parts?
Mistakes can happen, but we’re prepared. Our global sourcing network allows us to quickly identify and procure replacements, minimizing disruptions to your operations. Additionally, our quality assurance checks ensure that such errors are caught early when possible.
8. How do you help with alternatives for obsolete or hard-to-find parts?
We use advanced cross-referencing tools and internal expertise to identify pin-to-pin replacements or equivalent alternatives for obsolete or unavailable components. This helps maintain production continuity without costly redesigns.
9. Why should I trust SCI over other distributors?
With over two decades of industry experience, 140+ franchised lines, and a proven track record in handling complex HMLV BOMs, we offer unmatched expertise, speed, and reliability. Additionally, our AI-backed tools and hands-on sourcing approach ensure precision and efficiency at every step.