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Supply chain issues continue to plague all aspects of the economy with no relief in sight. Lead times on some components are 30+ weeks and just getting longer. However, the need to maintain and upgrade equipment isn’t going to change, so the best advice is to move forward now! The only way to improve lead times is to order your equipment today. Manufacturers that have allowed their purchasing departments to create complicated and cumbersome bidding and procurement processes are at a distinct disadvantage. Making suppliers jump through hoops during bidding, or prior to award, only adds delay to the project completion date. Manufacturers that recognize that working in partnership with their suppliers, and move quickly to place purchase orders as soon as possible, greatly increase their chance of completing their projects in a timely way. This is the only real way to improve lead times. If you have projects you would like to accomplish in 2022 (or early 2023), please contact us today so we can help you navigate the supply chain nightmare, at least on your controls system.