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EN2 • Electrical EngineeringLEVEL 4 • INVESTMENT TRACK

EN2-421 | Supply Chain & Component Sourcing

Global electronic component procurement, bill of materials (BOM) optimization, and manufacturing contract negotiations.

Course Overview

Navigate global electronics procurement. Mitigate supply chain risks, optimize Bill of Materials (BOM) cost, manage component obsolescence, and build supplier relationships.

Course Curriculum & Modules

01Module 1: Global Electronics Distributor Ecosystems
02Module 2: BOM Scrubbing, Alternate Component Sourcing & Costs
03Module 3: Managing Component End-Of-Life (EOL) & Lead Times
04Module 4: Negotiating Supply Agreements & Strategic Buffer Stock
05Module 5: Building a Resilient Supply Chain Strategy

Electrical Engineering Department Pathway

Electrical Engineering focuses on fundamental electronics, circuit schematics, custom multi-layer PCB design (KiCad), embedded microcontrollers (ESP32/STM32), hardware safety/QA compliance testing, and global component sourcing.

4-Level Progression Roadmap:

LEVEL 1EN2-121: Intro to Electronic DesignLEVEL 2EN2-221: PCB Design & Embedded Systems IoTLEVEL 3EN2-321: Hardware Certification, Safety & QALEVEL 4EN2-421: Supply Chain & Component SourcingCurrent Course

Computer & Hardware Requirements

Processor:Multi-core 2.8 GHz+
Memory (RAM):16 GB RAM
Graphics Card:Standard graphics
Storage:100 GB SSD
Display:1080p display

Key Learning Outcomes & Benefits

  • ✓Optimize BOM cost and component availability.
  • ✓Establish multi-vendor sourcing strategies.
  • ✓Manage component lifecycle and obsolescence (EOL).
  • ✓Mitigate supply chain disruption risks.