# The Oxide Supply Chain

- Show: [Oxide and Friends](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends)
- Published: 2022-08-30
- Length: 1h 09m
- Episode: 25
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2022-08-30-the-oxide-supply-chain
- Listen: https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd64f79a

## Summary

Kate Hicks, Head of Operations at Oxide Computer Company, details how her team navigated the global supply chain crisis by integrating operations early into the engineering process. She explains specific strategies for securing long-lead components like Sanyo Denki fans and NXP LPC55 microcontrollers through deep vendor partnerships, broker market vetting, and custom modifications. The discussion highlights the importance of API-driven automation using tools like Duro and OrCAD to manage inventory and forecasting for a small, scrappy team scaling production.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2022-08-30-the-oxide-supply-chain#t=0) Introduction: Kate Hicks and Oxide Operations
- [4:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2022-08-30-the-oxide-supply-chain#t=260) Early Engagement: Long Lead Times and Roadmaps
- [8:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2022-08-30-the-oxide-supply-chain#t=537) Sanyo Denki Fans: PWM Modifications and Broker Markets
- [16:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2022-08-30-the-oxide-supply-chain#t=1014) Vendor Partnerships: Murata and Bill of Materials Transparency
- [27:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2022-08-30-the-oxide-supply-chain#t=1661) Component Packaging: Tape, Reel, and Tube Strategies
- [32:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2022-08-30-the-oxide-supply-chain#t=1939) The Supply Chain Crunch: Allocation and Lead Times
- [39:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2022-08-30-the-oxide-supply-chain#t=2348) NXP LPC55: Security Vulnerabilities and Date Codes
- [51:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2022-08-30-the-oxide-supply-chain#t=3060) PLM and Automation: Duro, OrCAD, and API Access
- [1:00:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2022-08-30-the-oxide-supply-chain#t=3621) Hiring and Team Structure for Supply Chain Success

## Topics

- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Oxide Computer Company (company)
- Kate Hicks (other)
- Sanyo Denki (company)
- Murata (company)
- NXP (company)
- LPC55 (chip)
- Duro (tool)
- OrCAD (tool)
- Benchmark Electronics (company)
- Fusion (company)
- Intel (company)
- AMD (company)
- Cisco (company)
- Tufino (chip)
- Lenovo (company)
- Apple (company)
- Samsung (company)
- Reda Sauce (other)
- Samtech (company)

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