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Customer example

An unusual component, sourced at the manufacturer.

Sourcing a very specific component direct from its manufacturer, outside typical IT catalogue lines.

Keyzone coordinates the route as your single contact

Illustration of a sourcing route from a generic manufacturing facility, through a shipment, towards a UK destination, with Keyzone shown coordinating above the route
  1. Europe

    Sourced direct

  2. Shipment

    Arranged by Keyzone

  3. UK destination

    Shipment arranged

The requirement

Beyond the IT catalogue

A customer needed a very specific, unusual component. It was not the kind of item found in a typical IT catalogue.

Our procurement work is not limited to standard IT lines. Where a requirement calls for it, we can go to the manufacturer and handle the logistics of bringing the item into the country.

  1. Stage 01

    An unusual requirement

    A very specific, unusual component outside typical IT catalogue lines.

  2. Stage 02

    Sourced direct

    Keyzone sourced it directly from its manufacturer in Europe.

  3. Stage 03

    Shipment arranged

    Keyzone arranged shipment of the component into the UK.

For a similar enquiry

What helps us start

  • The manufacturer and part number, or a datasheet or drawing
  • Quantity, and whether it is a one-off or will repeat
  • The date you need it by
  • Whether an equivalent part would be acceptable
  • Any approved or excluded supply routes on your side

Questions

Common questions

Similar requirements

Need a part that is not on the usual lists?

Send us the specification. We will look at the supply routes available, including going direct to the manufacturer where that makes sense.

Next step

Send a sourcing requirement

Part numbers or specification, quantity and the date you need it by are enough to get started.