Alternate Source
- Cross the part to other supplier; multiple sourcing strategy to address lead time & flexibility
- Change the Epson crystal to other brand part cost saving 30%
- Change the MCU supplier to direct manufacture and bander together with other project . Part cost saving 17%


Part Obsolescence Resolution
- Footprint conversation for EOL part
- Footprint conversion for logic IC
- Part solution redesign
- Change the resonator to crystal
Redesign Solution
- Redesign the solution and maintain the customer functionality spec
- Use the wireless MCU to replace the Bluetooth module + MCU. Cost saving 30% compare original design
- Change the MCU and redesign. Cost saving 35% compare with original design
