Arcade game manufacturers employ multiple strategies to address component shortages and supply chain disruptions. Many companies have established long-term relationships with multiple suppliers across different regions to diversify their sourcing options. Some manufacturers have redesigned their PCBs to accommodate alternative components that are more readily available without compromising gameplay quality. Forward-thinking companies maintain strategic inventory buffers for critical components, particularly custom chips and specialty displays that have longer lead times. Several manufacturers have implemented component substitution programs where technicians can install approved alternative parts during assembly. Many are now ordering components much earlier in their production cycle, sometimes 6-12 months in advance. Some companies have developed modular designs that allow for easier component swaps when specific parts become unavailable. Manufacturers are also increasingly working directly with component fabricators rather than relying solely on distributors. Several arcade companies have established component recovery programs where they harvest usable parts from older machines being retired from operation. The industry has also seen increased collaboration between manufacturers to share sourcing information and surplus components during critical shortage periods. These combined approaches help maintain production schedules despite global supply chain challenges.