Whitepapers - Prismecs
June 05, 2025
2 minutes read
Getting your hands on reliable energy equipment today is harder than it should be. Lead times have stretched. Costs keep climbing. And tracking down certified components is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. But what if sourcing critical infrastructure didn’t have to feel like navigating a maze?
That’s where the collaboration between Prismecs and GE Vernova steps in. This is not just a handshake between two industry names. It’s a hands-on answer to some of the toughest sourcing challenges facing today’s energy and industrial sectors. Let’s unpack what’s changing and why it matters.
Sourcing critical energy equipment has become increasingly difficult for industrial and utility operators. Procurement cycles are longer, component shortages are more common, and unverified suppliers introduce additional risk. Several systemic issues continue to affect procurement outcomes:
As energy systems evolve to accommodate more distributed generation, renewables integration, and digital controls, infrastructure demands are outpacing the responsiveness of traditional sourcing models. Addressing this gap requires streamlined access to certified equipment, faster delivery timelines, and technical assurance from OEM-backed suppliers.
Here we will explore how one such framework, powered by GE Vernova’s advanced equipment portfolio, is helping organizations transition from reactive procurement to strategic sourcing.
Let’s start with the obvious. Traditional procurement workflows are slowing down just when the energy world is speeding up.
In 2023, procurement cycles for major power equipment averaged 38 weeks, nearly double what they were in 2021. Add to that 30% higher equipment costs, multi-year waitlists for transformers, and the rising risk of counterfeits, and you’ve got a perfect storm of inefficiency. One study even found that fake fuel injectors led to 15 catastrophic engine failures in a single mining operation. Meanwhile, OEM certification remains a persistent challenge. Many suppliers struggle to meet the compliance standards required for grid-grade equipment, and procurement teams often opt for cost savings over verified quality. The consequences?
They tend to show up quickly:
It’s not just a sourcing issue. It’s an operational risk.
Tags: Engineering Legacy Supply Chain Supply Chain Agility Prismecs GE Vernova
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