Customer Success Story

Accelerating Component Flow for a
Tier-1 Automotive Manufacturer

  • Industry: Automotive Electronics
  • Region: Germany
  • Annual Revenue: €3B+
  • Primary Challenge:
    Slow-moving inventory from discontinued ECU programs occupying valuable warehouse space, with no clear internal disposition path.

The Challenge

A leading European automotive OEM had accumulated a significant volume of specialized analog and power management ICs linked to several phased-out electronic control unit (ECU) platforms. While the components were still functional, the internal engineering team had sunset their integration, leaving procurement and operations teams without a clear channel for liquidation or reuse. Traditional resale options posed data exposure and compliance risks, while regional dealers showed limited interest in low-volume, legacy parts.

How Partswake Engaged

The client’s component data—spanning 9,000+ part numbers—was securely submitted via structured upload. Within 72 hours, key parts were made visible through controlled exposure and lifecycle tagging, without requiring public listings.

Automated matching intelligence identified sourcing signals from independent contract manufacturers and regional repair ecosystems in Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe.

within 2.5 weeks

First confirmed transaction

6 business days

Median time to first buyer engagement

37.2%

Batch turnover rate (60 days)

Outcome

Within 90 days, the client successfully circulated over 310,000 units of previously stagnant components.

The result was a measurable warehouse space recovery of 28%, avoidance of write-downs valued at €1.7M, and elimination of projected holding costs over the next two fiscal cycles.

“Partswake gave us an intelligent, compliant way to let our inventory move again—without compromising visibility rules or triggering internal risks.”

— Global Supply Chain Director, Electronic Systems Division