Counterfeit Chronicles: Episode 8 – What Makes a Part Counterfeit-able?

Understanding what makes a part most likely to become counterfeited starts with understanding the circumstances surrounding the counterfeit market—from e-waste to supply and demand and everything in between, learning what can lead to counterfeit activity can help stakeholders avoid falling victim to the criminal practice.

Tyler Fussner

Aug. 26, 2024

Supply Chain Connect Counterfeit Chronicles

In this episode of Counterfeit Chronicles, Richard Smith, Vice President of Business Development at ERAI, and host Tyler Fussner dig into the root causes of counterfeit activity. Understanding what makes a part most likely to become counterfeited starts with understanding the circumstances surrounding the counterfeit market—from e-waste to supply and demand and everything in between, learning what can lead to counterfeit activity can help stakeholders avoid falling victim to the criminal practice.

References: 27 E-Waste Statistics: Electronic Waste Generation & Consequences in 2024

About the Author

Tyler Fussner

Managing Editor - Community Manager | Supply Chain Connect

Tyler Fussner is Managing Editor - Community Manager at Supply Chain Connect, part of the Design & Engineering Group at Endeavor Business Media.

Previously, Fussner served as the Associate Editor for Fleet Maintenance magazine. As part of Endeavor's Commercial Vehicle Group, his work has been published in FleetOwner magazine, as well as Bulk Transporter, Refrigerated Transporter, and Trailer-Body Builders.

Fussner's May 2022 print feature 'The dawn of hydrogen trucks' was named the best single technology article in B2B by the judges of the 2022 Folio: Eddie and Ozzie Awards. Fussner was also awarded Silver in the Technical Article category for the Trade Association Business Publications International (TABPI) 2021 Tabbie Awards.

Fussner previously served as Assistant Editor for Endeavor's Transportation Group on the PTEN, Professional Distributor, and VehicleServicePros.com brands.

Fussner studied professional writing and publishing at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He has experience in shop operations, is a Michelin Certified Tire Technician, and a Michelin Certified Tire Salesperson.