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How to handle supply chain disruptions that force last-minute design changes

The wireless module I specified six months ago is now backordered for a year and procurement is asking me to redesign around whatever parts they can actually buy.

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A part you counted on is unavailable, and now you have to redesign around whatever you can get.

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