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.

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