u/Forward-Use4471

Looking for feedback: I built a tool that shows manufacturers which parts in their supply chain might break next

I’m building PartFinder - a tool that helps manufacturers spot risky parts in their supply chain before they become a problem.

You can upload a BOM or parts list, and PartFinder looks at things like lead-time changes, supplier concentration, geography exposure, disruption events, and replacement difficulty. The goal is to show which parts are exposed, why they’re risky, and what actions teams can take next - like finding alternates, checking suppliers, or starting RFQs.

Would love feedback from anyone in manufacturing, procurement, hardware, or supply chain. Is this something your team deals with, or do you already manage this well enough manually?

Website: https://partfinder.dev

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u/Forward-Use4471 — 2 days ago

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Launched Today: Partfinder, a platform to spot supply chain risk before it hits

Hey everyone - we're building PartFinder.

The problem we’re solving is simple: manufacturers often don’t know which parts could delay production until it’s already a problem.

A single missing or delayed component can hold up an entire product. But the information needed to catch that early is usually scattered across spreadsheets, PDFs, supplier websites, emails, and outdated systems.

For example, if China tariffs hit a key electronic component, or Iran tensions disrupt shipping and energy costs, a team may suddenly see prices rise or lead times jump. But they still have to manually figure out which parts in their BOM are exposed and what alternatives they can use.

That’s why we built PartFinder: a way to upload a BOM or parts list, see which parts are risky, understand why, and find alternates or suppliers faster.

We’re live on Product Hunt today and I’d really appreciate any feedback:

https://www.producthunt.com/products/partfinder?launch=partfinder

u/Forward-Use4471 — 3 days ago