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>We (technet club) have recently discussed worldwide shortages of parts
>and associated long lead times;  I am wondering if any agency or
>organization is keeping track or maintains a living list of those parts
>that could jeopardize build schedules, or are we all on our own?

If your purchasing group buys through distribution, that's where I'd start.
Most distribution houses can put you on a list for shortage/long lead time/
allocation devices, as part of their "value added". While some do a better
job than others, all are valuable in providing insight to the industry
situation.

Rgds
John

John Brewer
Component Engineering Supervisor
Square D Company
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