The electronics industry continues to battle fake or
counterfeit parts, which production and distribution within the United States
and around the world have reached an alarming rate. Tiered supply chains,
bargain hunting, reduced inventory levels, part scarcity or out of production,
assumption of quality control by others and limited inspection and testing have
been determined as among
the main reasons for the rise in production of counterfeit electronics and
related components and goods.
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In an effort to reduce and eventually expunge this huge
problem besetting the sector, it is imperative that manufacturing companies
subject their workforce to electronic
manufacturing training by a reputable organizations and certification body.
Certification programs for electronic professionals may consist
of one or more trainings on, among others:
- counterfeit product auditing or screening;
- counterfeit component QA inspection;
- counterfeit component detection techniques;
- counterfeit component recognition or identification tips; and
- counterfeit component mitigation process.
These comprehensive sets of courses and trainings are
expected to equip electronic technicians and specialists with the knowledge and
skill to detect and prevent counterfeit components, while advancing the company’s
Quality Assurance process.
