Managing thousands of components with spreadsheets left Northrop Grumman exposed to costly obsolescence risks and sourcing delays. Switching to SiliconExpert’s Part Search and BOM Manager centralized their data, automated lifecycle tracking, and flagged problem parts early. Engineers could quickly find Engineers could quickly find compliant, multi-sourced alternatives, even uncovering parts thought obsolete – avoiding expensive redesigns. Northrop saved tens of thousands of dollars while also improving reliability.