Manage obsolete and long lead time parts to reduce counterfeit incidents
A May 2012 report from the U.S. Senate’s Committee for Armed Services noted that of 1800 reported instances of counterfeit electronic components between 2009 and 2010, 30% were not obsolete. These...
View ArticleManaging Excess Inventory and Protecting Your Obsolete and End-of-Life Parts
Keep excess inventory in check with smart solutions that don’t cost you money, help improve your business and work to fight the flow of counterfeit parts into your supply chainEye on Counterfeit read more
View ArticleSurvey Says: Buyers want information, education on counterfeit electronics
Engineers and purchasers say they need help identifying quality sources of supply on the open market to steer clear of counterfeit componentsEye on Counterfeit read more
View ArticleAnti-counterfeit movement gains momentum
Industry has done much to raise awareness about the dangers of counterfeit electronic components, but engineers and procurement professionals remain concerned about how to combat the problem. A...
View ArticleEducated Buyers Can Stem the Flow of Counterfeit Parts
Buyers are on the front lines of the war against counterfeit components and will play an even larger role as suppliers expand into new verticals such as wireless, sensors, and the Internet of...
View ArticleWanted: Common-Sense Procurement Practices
Now is the time for government agencies to develop better relationships with the semiconductor industry and employ purchasing practices that make a difference in the fight against counterfeit parts.Eye...
View ArticleConstantly Purchasing Quality
Counterfeit and sub-standard devices can easily enter the supply chain without safeguards in place; the Constant Initiative can help mitigate risk.Eye on Counterfeit read more
View ArticleAnti-Counterfeit Update: Traceability, Software Rank as Top Issues
Suppliers grapple with ongoing anti-counterfeit efforts, as the need to change behaviors in the buying community grows. ECIA’s Robin Gray offers insight on these and other issues.Eye on Counterfeit...
View ArticleCounterfeit Parts: A Risk to Safety and National Security
The U.S. government continues efforts to stop the flow of counterfeit parts from China, but companies must remain vigilant in their own efforts to keep fakes out of the supply chain.Eye on Counterfeit...
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