PCNalert

PCNalert actively monitors product change notifications issued by more than 600 component suppliers and matches your AVL parts to identify obsolescence, compliance and counterfeit risks as early as possible.

A summary report lists the number of affected AVL parts, the supplier, a description of change notification and a countdown to the effective date to help you quickly review and initiate resolution of potential risks.

PCNalert also includes a repository of a client's notifications to review current and historical notices and manage issues that can affect a product's design, production and sustainability.

With PCNalert, you will be able to:

• Identify potential design, production, compliance and product support risks 
• Determine the relevance and potential impacts of manufacturer notices 
• Improve identification, analysis and resolution processes with current, consistent information

Used by design and component engineers and sourcing professionals, PCNalert enables manufacturers to avoid costly part and supplier risks such as production interruptions, non-compliance with environmental regulations in vital markets or product redesigns.

On a daily basis, PCNalert compares your approved vendor list (AVL) part numbers to an actively managed, proprietary database containing product notifications from more than 600 manufacturers.

IHS monitors, indexes and posts manufacturer's updates within 24 hours to deliver the latest product change or end of life notices that affect your products and suppliers.

The daily alert summary arrives in a standard format and enables a quick review of the notification and key dates such as the last time buy.  It also makes it possible to determine if immediate action is required.

PCNalert features include:

• Manufacturer's updates continuously monitored; notices indexed and posted within 24 hours 
• Critical information delivered in a standard summary report with key effective dates such as last time buy, the affected part numbers and number of affected AVL parts 
• Part number matching algorithm to deliver specific, relevant updates 
• Document database for easy retrieval and review of current and historical notifications 
• Integrated solution with access to email alert, summary report, document database, and website results 
• Users and parts lists easy to configure and administer

• View the PCNalert Flash Demo
• Download the PCNalert Brochure
• Download the White Paper Living With the Dynamics of Electronic Components