How to Spot Counterfeit Parts and Understanding What They Are
Dec. 18, 2020
Counterfeit parts can cause issues such as product failures, increased program costs and reduced reliability and financial loss. Recognizing and defining a counterfeit, however, can be difficult.
Counterfeit parts can cause issues such as product failures, increased program costs and reduced reliability and financial loss. Recognizing and defining a counterfeit can be difficult as this can vary causing supply chain challenges. While there is likely consensus throughout the industry on specific criteria that define a counterfeit part, the discordance and inconsistency between governments create their own set of challenges.