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ERAI is a privately held global information services organization that monitors, investigates and reports issues that are affecting the global supply chain of electronics. Since 1995, ERAI has been the industry's primary reporting and investigation service, providing information and risk mitigation solutions to electronics professionals worldwide. ERAI is comprised of Original Component Manufacturers (OCMs), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Distributors (franchised and independent), Contract Manufacturers (CMs), government agencies and associations serving the industry.

ERAI is the industry leader for in-depth information on counterfeit, substandard and high-risk parts. The ERAI High-Risk Parts Database gives members access to the industry's most comprehensive list of known problem parts. Access to this valuable information allows your company or organization the ability to better mitigate risks in your procurement process on both off the shelf and end of life or obsolete parts.

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The Counterfeit Crisis – 2011 Special Report

The Counterfeit Crisis - 2011 Special Report
  • Counterfeits in the Crosshairs
  • Best-in-class Component Risk Mitigation Practices to Avert Procuring Counterfeits
  • Setting the International Standard(s) in the Fight against Counterfeits
  • The Role of Standards Management Technology in Mitigating Counterfeit Risk
  • Supply Chain Best Practices for Supplier and Parts Risk Mitigation
  • Case Study: Fighting The Fakes
  • When Predators Lurk, Keep a Close Eye on the Leader

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IHS: Counterfeit parts represent $169B annual risk

SAN FRANCISCO -- The five most prevalent types of semiconductors reported as counterfeits represent $169 billion in potential risk per year for the global electronics supply chain, according to market research firm IHS iSuppli. The five most commonly counterfeited semiconductor types are analog ICs, microprocessors, memory ICs, programmable logic devices, and transistors, all of which are commonly used in commercial and military applications, according to data provided by IHS. Together, these five component commodity groups accounted for slightly more than two-thirds of all counterfeit incidents reported in 2011, IHS said...
Senate Investigates Counterfeit Parts in Military Equipment

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