Counterfeit Risk
The Gray Market Problem: Understanding Where Unauthorized Components Come From
Gray market components are often genuine but always risky. Here's where they come from, why they circulate, and how to assess the risk before buying.
Design & Engineering Tips
BOM Risk Assessment: A Step-by-Step Guide for Procurement Teams
A systematic BOM risk assessment helps you find supply chain vulnerabilities before they become production crises. Here's a practical step-by-step methodology.
Counterfeit Risk
Counterfeit Prevention in Aerospace and Defense: AS6171 and AS5553 Explained
Aerospace and defense contractors face the strictest counterfeit component requirements in the industry. Here's what AS6171 and AS5553 require β and how to build a…