Efficient supply chains are one of the wonders of the modern world, with an iPhone requiring components from suppliers in over 40 countries. Production volumes throughout the supply chain usually based on sales predictions. If demand remains as expected, this works well, with little waste. However, if consumer tastes or requirements suddenly change, if sales of a new product are a lot better or worse than expected, or if a particular part is needed unexpectedly in remote location or at very short notice, existing supply chains are a lot less efficient. Unused components pile up, new components cannot be supplied quickly enough to meet demand (potentially delaying an entire production run), costs rise, and ultimately the potential purchaser ends up being disappointed.

In Recognition of Quality, Service and Expertise Excellence

SINGAPORE, September 14, 2020 – DuPont Interconnect Solutions (ICS), a global business unit of DuPont, announced that it has received the 2020 Global Supplier Award from TTM (Time-To-Market), one of the world’s leading Printed Circuit Board (PCB) fabricators. DuPont was honored as the ONLY winner in the Chemical category through a highly competitive rating process.