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Navigating the Storm

We hear you.

From small- and mid-sized manufacturers to large, established companies, we know the global supply chain is hurting your business. And whether you’ve been our customer for forty years or are new to working with us, please know that we are your partner in this, and we face this problem together.

What many analysts call a “perfect storm” of shipping backlogs, factory shutdowns, and raw material shortages has translated into backordered parts and rising prices across the board. Outlets such as The New York Times and Wired have explored this crisis’s wide-reaching tentacles, and despite what some may insinuate, there are no secret supply channels or other mythical quick fixes.

Steven Engineering President Paul Burk views accurate—and honest—information to be invaluable to weather this storm. “Like all of us, our manufacturers were unprepared for what came,” said Burk about the shortages. “Over the last few years, we’ve diligently worked with each of [our manufacturing partners] to help them become more transparent with their data so we can pass that information to our customers.”

Video: Steven Engineering President Paul Burk on global supply chain challenges

Steven Engineering believes our customers need the truth to successfully navigate this crisis. We provide customers with realistic data to make informed decisions, rather than stringing a customer along while alternative windows close and they’re painted into a corner.

And we’re constantly working to gain every edge to help you.

“We’ve increased our inventory levels by more than 180 percent versus what it was a year ago,” said Burk. “We’re working with our customers and their engineering teams to help them design in better, more technologically advanced products to help them deal with the product constraints they’re currently experiencing.”

Steven Engineering’s team has decades of experience in just about every industry, and we can use our technical knowledge to identify options that you may not have considered. We collaborate with customers to solve immediate challenges through alternative products or technologies, while also forecasting future needs to secure products ahead of time.

If you’re looking for a partner who will work with you to navigate this storm, contact Steven Engineering at sales@steveneng.com or call us at (800) 258-9200 and let’s figure out a plan—together.