In recent years, the common feeling on the project side is that the delivery time of some optical network equipment has become longer and specifications have occasionally been adjusted. A single delay may delay the entire transformation. Rather than betting on a certain supplier not lining up, here are six checkable measures to make managing volatility a daily practice.
Three things to do before placing an order
- The model list is accompanied by an equivalent substitution list, and the comparison relationship is required to be confirmed in writing so that it will not be distorted when the substitution is triggered.
- Split the orders according to the construction period, and key links will arrive first. Don't bet all your needs on one package.
- Check the port and wavelength range against the computer room files to avoid specification deviations from the source and reduce returns after arrival.
If you do these three things before placing an order, most subsequent disputes can be resolved on paper, and there is no need to find someone temporarily after the goods arrive.
There are two gates for arrival, do not merge them into one
The first step is to unpack and check: the model, wavelength, distance range and batch number are compared with the purchase order item by item, and registered in the account; the second step is to pilot the link and run it in the real equipment environment for a while before signing for it.14-slot box transceiver rackFor this type of centralized installation equipment, it is recommended that the equipment be fully equipped and powered on for a test run before acceptance, to avoid discovering backplane power supply problems only after powering on. The two steps are separated because problems found during unpacking can be dealt with in batches. However, after getting on the machine, you often find that you have to check them one by one, which is much more expensive.
Manage spare parts inventory hierarchically
Emergency parts are guaranteed for modules and long-distance devices, project period parts are guaranteed for network cards and rack equipment, and consumables such as jumpers and adapters are replenished according to the usage period. Available atProduct classificationThe page first circles the commonly used gears into its own list, and asks EB-LINK and other technical support teams to obtain the accompanying test records as a budget baseline, so that fluctuations can be checked and replaced instead of hoarding goods based on feelings.
The essence of buffering measures is less temporary decisions and more verifiable actions; when the supply chain is stable, this set of lists is also a tool to reduce inventory costs.