Precision Expertise.
On-Demand.SUPPLY CHAIN + QUALITY CONSULTING
Austin Supply Chain Consulting augments your quality and supply chain teams with semiconductor-grade expertise. Founded by a former LAM Research Supply Chain Manager, we bring insider knowledge and rapid deployment to every engagement.
WHAT WE DO
Core Service Areas
We provide end-to-end supply chain and quality consulting services, tailored to the rigorous standards of semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing.
Supply Chain Augmentation
Embed experienced supply chain professionals directly into your team. We handle procurement, vendor management, and logistics optimization — ready to contribute from day one with zero onboarding friction.
Quality Systems
ISO 9001 implementation, internal audits, CAPA management, and quality documentation. We build or refine your quality management system to meet the standards your customers demand.
LAM Research Compliance
Navigate LAM Research's vendor qualification process with confidence. From policy alignment to audit preparation, we leverage direct insider experience to accelerate your path to approved vendor status.
Supplier Development
Strengthen your supplier base through strategic assessment, scorecard development, and corrective action programs. We help you build reliable supply partnerships that reduce risk and improve delivery.
Risk Management
Identify, quantify, and mitigate supply chain risks before they become disruptions. We implement risk frameworks and business continuity plans that protect your operations and satisfy customer requirements.
Process Optimization
Streamline procurement workflows, reduce cycle times, and eliminate waste. We apply lean and Six Sigma principles to your supply chain processes for measurable efficiency gains.
SEMICONDUCTOR EXPERTISE
Former LAM Research SCM. Ready to Work for You.
Navigating the vendor qualification process for a company like LAM Research is one of the most complex challenges in the semiconductor supply chain. Our founder spent years inside LAM managing supplier relationships, purchase order compliance, and quality requirements — and now puts that expertise to work for you.
- ✓ Vendor qualification process navigation
- ✓ Purchase order compliance
- ✓ Supplier audit preparation
- ✓ Policy & procedure alignment
- ✓ Cost reduction within LAM frameworks
Shawn Austin
Former Supply Chain Manager, LAM Research
With over 20 years of supply chain and quality management experience, Shawn Austin has managed complex global supply chains across the semiconductor equipment, electronics, and advanced manufacturing sectors. During his tenure at LAM Research, he oversaw vendor qualification, supplier development, and procurement compliance for critical production components.
Shawn founded Austin Supply Chain Consulting to bring that same level of precision and insider knowledge to companies navigating the demanding requirements of high-tech manufacturing supply chains. His hands-on approach means he embeds directly into client teams — no layers, no handoffs, just expert execution from day one.
HOW WE WORK
Our Process
Discover
Initial call to understand your team, gaps, and goals
Plan
Scope definition, deliverables, engagement model agreement
Deploy
Consultant embedded into your team, workflows adopted
Deliver
Measurable outcomes, documentation, optional ongoing support
Ready to Strengthen Your Supply Chain?
Let's talk about how Austin SC can augment your team today.