In fields such as electronics, industrial automation, imaging, and medical, connectors (Connectors) are very basic but critical components. As the trend of domestic connectors replacing foreign products becomes prominent, delivery time management often becomes a recurring issue between buyers and sellers. Below, based on the product characteristics of the Newnex brand and industry experience, we discuss common issues in the delivery time management of domestic connectors, as well as coping strategies.
Understand the Newnex brand and its product featuresIn order to better identify the challenges of delivery schedules, let's first take a look at the basic situation and product characteristics of Newnex, so as to compare the difficulties that may be faced in the domestic substitution.
●Rich product categories: Newnex offers various USB-C, USB 3.0, USB 2.0 cables, adapters, connectors, panel mount interfaces, as well as GigE Vision RJ45 locking plug kits, etc.
Special attribute products: Include high flexibility (High Flex) cables, capable of withstanding millions of bends, suitable for application environments with durability requirements.
● Long-distance and repeater/translator products: For example, the FireNEX series USB fiber optic extender can extend USB signals to hundreds of meters while maintaining backward compatibility with USB 2.0/1.1.
●Rapid customization and flexibility: Newnex offers self-assembly kits, custom cables with specific lengths and interface types, panel mounting ports, and other customization options.
These features indicate that Newnex holds a certain position in the high-specification, diversified, and reliability-oriented connector market.
Chapter 2 Common Issues in Domestic Connector Delivery Schedule ManagementIf domestic connectors are to replace some products or functions of foreign brands like Newnex, common issues in delivery time management include:
Production capacity and insufficient equipment investment
High-specification connectors (such as USB-C full functionality, 10Gbps or higher bandwidth, with repeater/repeater structure, and high flexibility materials) have higher requirements for production processes, automation equipment, and detection equipment. Many domestic manufacturers may not be fully prepared for these equipment or testing standards at the beginning, leading to longer production cycles per batch, lower yield, and high rates of repair/scrapping.
Material procurement cycle is unstable.
High-end connectors usually require special conductors, shielding layers, housing materials (such as metal housings, EMI shielding structures, locking screws, etc.), and specific plastics or high-flexible materials. If these materials need to be imported or in small quantities for special use, supply chain stability is poor, the procurement cycle is long, and it is common for deliveries to fall behind after a surge in orders.
3. Standard and certification requirements are complex.
Newnex's products may involve multiple international standards such as USB-IF, RoHS, and REACH, and there is a need for compatibility and locking interfaces with industry standards such as GigE Vision and AIA USB3 Vision. If domestic alternatives are to meet these standards, time is needed for testing and certification; uncertified products, even if produced quickly, may be returned or replaced by customers due to quality or compatibility issues.
High design and dimension complexity, numerous customization requirements
Panel installation, panel bolt lock, locking interface, angle plug, extension wires with repeater/repeater—these all involve multiple aspects such as mechanical design, tolerance control, electrical performance, and durability. If the design drawings are not mature and changes are frequent, it will extend the delivery period.
Capacity peak conflicts with scheduling.
Customers experience a surge in order demand during certain periods (e.g., before electronic exhibitions, at the end of the year, or during certain industry peak delivery periods). If domestic suppliers fail to prepare production plans in advance, they may delay delivery schedules due to being occupied with multiple orders from various brands or projects, as equipment, personnel, and testing resources are fully utilized.
6. Quality Control and Rework/Repair Issues
Under the pressure of meeting deadlines, some manufacturers may reduce testing time or skip certain durability/environmental tests in the intermediate process, which can lead to problems with the finished products at the customer's end. Once repairs or remakes are needed, it will seriously affect the credibility of the delivery schedule.
Three, suggestions for strategies to successfully manage delivery periods in the substitution of domestic productsCombining the product features of Newnex, the above issue can be addressed through the following strategies to reduce risk and improve delivery time controllability:
●Pre-assess technical standards: confirm the required speed grade (USB 2.0/3.0/USB-C/USB 4), bandwidth, compatibility, certification, etc., and clarify details such as drawings, materials, and locking methods. Domestic manufacturers should have or quickly establish the corresponding testing and certification system.
● Supply chain material preparation and multi-source procurement: pre-inspection and signing agreements for key raw materials (high flexibility cables, shielding sheets, fasteners, connector plastic parts and metal shells, etc.) to avoid extending the overall delivery time due to material interruption or delayed delivery of materials.
●Modular/Standardized Design: As far as possible, divide the product into standard modules, such as standard connectors, standard shells, standard cores, standard materials, etc. Even if the customer is customized, try to reuse existing modules to reduce the intervention of new design, thus shortening the time for design, verification, and debugging.
Production scheduling and flexible capacity planning: Reasonably arrange backup personnel/equipment for production lines, reserve a certain capacity to respond to sudden increases in orders; even during the off-season, it is possible to stock up; make production plans before the holiday or important milestones.
●Strict quality control and on-site inspection: Establish intermediate inspection points during the production process, carry out sample inspections on key items such as materials, electrical performance, durability, etc., and address problems in time for rework to avoid scrapping the entire batch or causing major delays.
Customer communication and transparent delivery schedule management: Regularly report production progress, material status, and test results to customers; if delays are anticipated, inform in advance and provide mitigation plans (such as phased delivery, alternative materials or design, etc.).
Four, analyze the challenges and opportunities of domestic substitution combined with Newnex characteristics.
●Challenge: It is not simple to completely replace some functions of Newnex (such as FireNEX fiber optic extender, long cables with repeaters, high flexibility and extreme bend life, etc.). It requires domestic manufacturers to have sufficient technical accumulation, strict control over reliability, and certification system support. If it is just a simple connector or a common cable with standard USB-A/B/C, then the difficulty of replacement is lower.
●Opportunity: The trend of localization has the potential in terms of policy support, cost advantages, and response speed. For applications that are sensitive to delivery time and cost but not so demanding in extreme technology and certification requirements, there is a large market space for domestic substitute products if they can ensure basic quality and stable delivery time.
The management of delivery dates is a key link for the success of domestic connectors replacing foreign products. At every step from material preparation, design standards, production capacity, quality control to customer communication, delay risks may arise. Through standardized design, modular combinations, flexible production scheduling, supply chain preparation, and strict quality control, domestic connectors have the potential to achieve delivery speed and reliability similar to products from brands like Newnex, while ensuring quality and functionality.
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