Perzeptron launches its free marketplace MiGStockDB

“The electronics industry has to stick together right now”, say Andreas Koch and Markus Renner, managing directors of the Perzeptron consulting firm. That’s why they have developed the MiGStockDB (mig stock database), a free platform where electronics manufacturers can offer excess stocks and unused components. A+B Electronic, Eckelmann, PHYTEC and other companies in the industry have already pledged their support and uploaded components for sale. Perzeptron is now calling on other companies to get involved.

In a landscape marked by supply shortages and rationing of customer orders, electronics manufacturers are facing a number of purchasing difficulties. Precious time and money are wasted on the procurement of components that are hard to come by – and customers are left dissatisfied by late deliveries. At the same time, companies have lots of capital tied up in stocks that have accumulated due to large packaging units, unrealized production orders or other factors.

Both of these challenges are addressed by the MiGStockDB from Perzeptron. Unused components are recorded in the database and offered for sale. After running an availability check in the MiG software tool, prospective buyers can contact the seller directly.

Critical components at a glance – and alternative procurement in just one click

MiG is a solution that can be integrated into existing ERP systems, providing a highly transparent, company-wide overview of customer and production orders, purchasing situations and stock levels via dashboards for purchasing, production planning, sales and management. A fully automated availability check for components was introduced in Version 4.00, allowing users to see which component might prevent a production order from being completed on time.

In just a few clicks, companies can find alternative procurement points for the critical component, including prices and quantities. In addition to authenticated, direct connections to renowned distributors, the tool also features direct links to catalog distributors such as DigiKey, Farnell and Mouser. MiG also offers access to anonymous Internet search results, for example from Octopart. And now components from the MiGStockDB are also displayed.

Free 3-month trial for ERP add-on!

The latest MiG update (Version 4.04) will be rolled out to existing customers over the coming weeks. Companies that want to sell their excess stocks but don’t yet have a MiG license can request a free 3-month trial version of the smart ERP tool – including integration into their ERP system. This will open up access to the availability check and other software features. MiG can be integrated easily and without risk, which means it can be used in no time at all – by regular employees and decision-makers alike.

Mig stock database: Register and upload components in just a few steps

You can register and upload component data via the MiGStockDB online portal in just a few steps. Once your account has been activated, you will be able to download an Excel template to prepare your component data for entry in the database. The data can then also be uploaded via the website.

When registering sellers, Perzeptron makes sure that no traders or brokers use the tool. “We provide the MiGStockDB free of charge to promote solidarity in the electronics industry – this is needed more than ever before. We want to avoid the unfair profit mark-ups that some traders around the world use to exploit electronics manufacturers facing component shortages”, say Andreas Koch and Markus Renner. That’s why they ask all participating companies to set their prices moderately to cover their expenses and with only small, reasonable margins.

Testimonials from participating companies:

PHYTEC:
“All manufacturing companies are affected by the current shortage of components. It’s important for SMEs to stick together in this situation. The MiGStockDB was conceived in a conversation between Perzeptron and PHYTEC. We were pleased to see the idea implemented so quickly”.
Dagmar Sünner, Head of Purchasing
PHYTEC Messtechnik GmbH

A+B Electronic:
“The MiGStockDB is a fair platform for exchanging unused components in the electronics industry – buyers and sellers can benefit in equal measure. That’s why we immediately pledged our support at A+B Electronic”.
Sven Kapmeyer, Commercial Manager
Assmy & Böttger Electronic GmbH

Transformation of order handling

KATEK uses MiG ERP add-on

KATEK, one of the leading EMS companies in Germany, has introduced Perzeptron’s MiG software at its location in Mauerstetten for around two years to optimize its order handling and materials management. The tool is now set to be introduced at other KATEK Group locations following a pilot project intended to adapt and develop the software in line with specific requirements. KATEK and Perzeptron are also working on additional features designed to further increase transparency across the entire electronics production supply chain.

MiG is an add-on for ERP systems that processes data relating to the entire supply chain and materials management and visualizes it in work menus and dashboards for different departments and users, who can then see the status of all production orders, priorities and required actions at a glance. All users have access to the same database. This avoids planning errors, reduces queries and creates planning security.

Marc Schwehm, Managing Director of KATEK Mauerstetten GmbH, is pleased to be using MiG in his company:

„MiG offers huge potential for optimizing order handling. We are converting our stocks into sales more quickly. This has allowed us to reduce our tied-up capital. Perzeptron understands every last part of the process. Together we have adapted MiG to our needs to drive digital transformation at KATEK”

Margret Kessel, the project manager responsible for integrating MiG into the company’s processes, adds: “MiG is being used intensively in almost all departments – from production planning and purchasing to sales and management. We have even been working with Perzeptron to develop our own dashboards with specific information for each department. MiG has helped us optimize the management of missing parts and react more quickly to potential disruptions”.

Introduction of MiG

MiG started to be introduced two years ago with a dedicated project team and weekly coordination meetings between KATEK and Perzeptron. This cooperation resulted in a customized version of MiG developed just for KATEK. Following intensive testing at KATEK’s location in Mauerstetten, MiG has now been presented throughout the entire KATEK Group and has already been linked up to other locations. The tool is also being further developed to increase production order transparency right up to the customer.

Markus Renner, Managing Director of Perzeptron, says: “We are delighted to have established a partnership with KATEK, one of the most innovative electronics manufacturers in the industry. In cooperation with the company’s dynamic team, we will continue to unlock potential to optimize order handling, which will also help us take MiG to the next level”.

MiG can easily be integrated into existing ERP systems without any risks. It visualizes the status of customer and production orders and shows all the key data at a glance, including any need for action and order handling priorities. If companies are faced with material shortages, users can access live supply data from connected distributors via APIs to quickly get hold of the missing parts. Perzeptron has been providing consulting services for customers in the electronics industry for over 30 years. This practical experience has resulted in the development of its own software solution: MiG.