Supply Chain Integrity: Protecting Your Business from Counterfeit Electronics
Supply Chain Integrity: Protecting Your Business from Counterfeit Electronics - A Non-Technical Guide to Component Authentication
Join SAE G19A subcommittee expert Anthony Bryant for an essential one-hour webinar focused on supply chain integrity and counterfeit electronics prevention. This session is specifically designed for non-technical personnel working in the electronics component supply chain including procurement professionals, supply chain managers, quality assurance staff, and business leaders.
With counterfeit electronics reporting increasing by 25% in 2024 to over 1,055 suspect parts, the threat to supply chain integrity has never been more critical. This webinar will equip attendees with practical knowledge to identify red flags, understand current trends, and implement effective counterfeit mitigation strategies that protect both business operations and end-user safety.
Key Learning Outcomes:
• Understand current counterfeit electronics trends and their business impact
• Learn visual inspection techniques requiring no technical background
• Identify documentation red flags and fraudulent paperwork
• Recognize supplier risk indicators and sourcing vulnerabilities
• Implement practical counterfeit avoidance strategies
• Understand regulatory compliance requirements and industry standards
Target Audience: Procurement professionals, supply chain managers, quality assurance personnel, business leaders, and anyone involved in electronics component sourcing and management.
Speaker Bio:
Anthony J. Bryant is a trained expert in component counterfeiting detection techniques. He has collaborated with The Global Electronics Association on intermediate-level courses and webinars related to counterfeit electronics detection. With over 35 years of experience in the electronics manufacturing industry, Bryant witnessed the pervasive issue of substandard and counterfeit electronic components.
His journey began in the U.S. Navy, where he served as a fire control missiles technician (FCM). This firsthand experience highlighted the critical importance of reliable electronics in mission-critical applications, and he saw the consequences of equipment failures.
Transitioning to the civilian sector, Bryant pursued a career in aerospace and defense contract manufacturing. His commitment to quality led him to seek advanced training at leading electronics institutions, including ACI Technologies Inc. (formerly known as the American Competitiveness Institute) in Philadelphia.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the problem of counterfeiting escalated significantly. Bryant personally encountered 19-20 instances where parts previously identified, rejected, and confiscated by the government resurfaced in the supply chain. This recurring cycle of non-conforming materials poses a persistent threat to the electronics supply chain.
His dedication to safety and national security stems from his service in the U.S. military, where he witnessed the catastrophic consequences of substandard equipment. Bryant’s expertise contributes to addressing the challenges posed by counterfeit electronic parts in high-reliability organizations.