Home MarketPlace Americas EMEA Search for: Home About ESG What We Do News Careers Contact Are you experiencing longer times from OEMs? Are you experiencing longer than usual lead times from your hardware suppliers? You are not alone. The combination of limited capacity in the global logistics network, shortages in chipsets for semiconductors, and a decrease in raw materials have created backlogs in the manufacturing and delivery of everything from new cars to network hardware used in the communications industry. Shields is here to help! Are you experiencing longer lead times from OEM’s? Factors caused by the recent pandemic meant a lot of industries slowed down production, including microchip manufacturers. Now that demand for parts is on the rise again the shortage of supply is causing a major increase in lead times. Increasing production to meet the rising demand is going to take time, after all, many other industries, and products outside of telecom rely on these microchips. What telecoms equipment is affected? It is tough to say exactly which telecom equipment is most negatively affected by this shortage. Here at Shields, we have seen lead times from OEMs for 3G, 4G and 5G, Fixed line, access, IP Core as well as CPE Equipment reach anywhere from 20 to 52 weeks. How to avoid long lead times. Global excess of telecom network equipment Our global sales and procurement teams in combination with our strategically located warehouse locations help mitigate longer than usual lead times and keep your projects on track. Strategic stocking of assets in high demand and over 40 years of experience sourcing telecoms network infrastructure equipment puts Shields as the go-to source for hard-to-find equipment. We pride ourselves on delivering equipment quicker, at a lower cost and with higher quality than the competition. Strategic stocking means we may already have what you are looking for. All equipment sold is passed through our world-class test labs and comes with at least a 12-month warranty for end-users. Reuse what you already own. Beyond our ability to source equipment for you, we have been dedicated to helping network operators of all sizes, reuse as much of their owned assets as possible. Our bespoke software tool, MarketPlace, has been built to achieve exactly that. A dedication to the environment has been at the heart of our business since the beginning and we know the best way to serve the planet regarding matters like this, is to use what you already own. Inventory management is difficult, and you might not know that the asset you are about to pay full price for and wait for 3 months to arrive is sitting in one of your warehouses right now or is at a site awaiting removal. Our MarketPlace tool takes advantage of a global virtual inventory that not only tells you what is immediately available from your own stock but also what is scheduled for removal or available from the global market. If you have projects held up by lead times, please contact us to discuss with one of our experienced sales representatives. Recent Posts Broker Account Representative, Americas Shields Business Model Provides Net Benefit to the Planet Shields MarketPlace: OEM vs Re-used Case Study Are you experiencing longer times from OEMs? Thanks to Dean Perry for 20 years at Shields Date November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 July 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 June 2020 March 2020 December 2019 September 2019 February 2019 January 2019 October 2018 August 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 November 2017 August 2017 February 2017 December 2016 October 2016 August 2016 May 2016 April 2016 January 2016 October 2015 September 2015 June 2015 February 2015 January 2015 February 2014 December 2013 September 2013 August 2013 April 2013 February 2013 August 2012 July 2012 June 2012 March 2012 November 2011 October 2011 July 2011 June 2011 April 2011 March 2011 November 2010 October 2010 April 2010 July 2009 January 2009 Contact Us Our expert teams are on hand to answer any questions you may have, whether it is about equipment supplies or, asset management, EF&I Services or for a demo of our Marketplace Software. EMEA +44 1708 684000 HQ Email Americas +1 407 936 0025 HQ Email Useful Links Corporate Responsibility ISO’s (policies & certifications) Shields History Vacancies About MarketPlace EMEA HQ Shields Environmental Kerry Avenue Purfleet Industrial Park South Ockendon Essex RM15 4YE United Kingdom +44 1708 684000 contactemea@shields-e.com Americas HQ Shields Environmental 4150 Church Street No. 1012 Sanford Florida 32771 United States +1 407 936 0025 contactamericas@shields-e.com Copyright © Shields Environmental Group (Holdings) Limited / Terms and Conditions / Cookie & Privacy Policy / Legal Notices