The presence of counterfeit goods in the electronic distribution industry continues to present significant challenges.
The last five years have been a rollercoaster for those involved in the supply or demand of electronic components, and although thankfully we aren’t facing such a troubled market today, the problems of counterfeit goods are still present in our marketplace. Unfortunately, due to the fragmented, complex and opaque nature of the market, there aren’t many easy solutions.
Reporting counterfeit goods requires time, effort, and sometimes even legal involvement, making it a laborious process, but Peter Greenslade, our Commercial & Industrial Sourcing Divisional Manager, believes this is critical if we are to cultivate a sense of vigilance and commitment to reporting these incidents.
In this article in Electronic Specifier, Peter takes a bird’s eye view and provides his thoughts on why it is essential to foster a culture of collaboration so that the market can combat counterfeiting more effectively.
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