Counterfeit Electronic Parts Mitigation for High Reliability Organizations

In industries where precision and reliability are non-negotiable, from healthcare to automotive, aerospace, and beyond, the presence of counterfeit electronic components can spell disaster. Not only do these components have the potential to cause significant financial loss, but they also pose serious risks to safety and could be life-threatening. Understanding the critical importance of this issue, we've designed a specialized course aimed at empowering professionals to effectively identify, prevent, and manage the risks associated with counterfeit electronic parts within their supply chains.

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Be adept at recognizing various types of counterfeit components and understanding the risks they pose.
  • Acquire strategies to mitigate counterfeit risks throughout your supply chain.
  • Implement best practices in component selection, procurement, and verification to uphold the highest standards of safety and quality.
  • Gain insights into relevant industry standards and regulations, ensuring compliance and enhancing operational integrity.
  • Craft a tailored risk assessment and mitigation plan for your organization, boosting resilience against counterfeit threats.
  • Master diverse techniques for detecting counterfeit parts, from visual and physical analysis to electrical testing.
  • Formulate effective response strategies for incidents involving counterfeit parts, minimizing potential damage.
  • Explore cutting-edge practices and technologies for secure and environmentally responsible e-waste disposal, focusing on data security and sustainability.
Member Price
$700.00
Nonmember Price
$950.00
Access
90 Days From Enrollment
Class Schedule

  • Course Level: Intermediate

  • Training Time

    4 weeks (8 two-hour online instructor-led sessions)

  • Certificate of Completion

  • Seasonal Enrollment

    Access for 90 Days

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Download the syllabus.

WEEK 1 
Lecture #1: Deceptive Parts - Navigating the Shadowy World of Counterfeit Components

  • China and the World Trade Organization
  • Definition, types, and forms of counterfeit electronic parts
  • High-reliability (hi-rel) electronic components supply chains
  • Scope of the problem and impact on mission-critical and life-saving sectors
  • Common sources and distribution channels of counterfeit electronic components
  • Recognizing characteristics of nonconforming suspect, fraudulent, and counterfeit items

Lecture #2: Securing the Core - Supply Chain Vulnerabilities and Risk Assessment

  • Understanding the supply chain
  • Counterfeit prevention awareness
  • Common entry points for counterfeits
  • Supply chain infiltration & products at risk
  • Impact of counterfeiting on businesses and consumers
  • Potential consequences of using counterfeit parts in mission-critical applications

ASSIGNMENT: Week 1 Post-Quiz

WEEK 2 
Lecture #3: Protecting Mission-Critical Systems - Procurement Strategies

  • Mastering risk assessment & review
  • Mastering technical and legal review
  • Building strong quoting & contracting
  • Identifying high-risk components and suppliers
  • Building a counterfeit-resistant procurement strategy
  • Warning signs and red flags in high-reliability counterfeit parts

Lecture #4: Safeguarding Mission-Critical Systems - Detection and Verification

  • Implementing risk mitigation strategies
  • Traceability and chain-of-custody procedures
  • Traceability and record-keeping best practices
  • Utilizing anti-counterfeiting technologies and markings
  • Examining various test methods for part authentication and performance evaluation
  • Utilizing databases and other resources for part verification during procurement and authentication
  • Identifying potential indicators of counterfeit parts during procurement and performance evaluation

ASSIGNMENT: Week 2 Post-Quiz

WEEK 3 
Lecture #5: Building Resilience: Proactive Supply Chain Mitigation Strategies

  • Implementing best practices for supplier qualification, risk assessment, and chain-of-custody control
  • Developing and implementing effective anti-counterfeiting policies
  • Training and awareness programs for employees/consumers
  • Establishing quality control and inspection procedures
  • Using best traceability and record-keeping practices
  • Selecting reputable suppliers and distributors
  • Vendor audit and verification procedures

Lecture #6: Orchestrating Resilience - Supply Chain Collaboration and Communication 

  • Leveraging collaborative industry initiatives
  • Continuous learning and knowledge sharing
  • Communication strategies for counterfeit risk mitigation
  • Building collaborative relationships with industry suppliers
  • Counterfeit parts avoidance programs and industry standards
  • Data sharing and information exchange: enabling transparency and visibility
  • Staying up to date on emerging threats, trends, and technology-enabled risk mitigation

ASSIGNMENT: Week 3 Post-Quiz

WEEK 4 
Lecture #7: Navigating the Threat - Regulatory Compliance and Legal Frameworks

  • Managing supplier risk and performance
  • Contractual clauses and due diligence procedures
  • Regulations and reporting requirements for counterfeit components.
  • Global reaction to nonconforming suspect, fraudulent, and counterfeit material
  • Understanding relevant regulations and legal frameworks, including anti-counterfeiting laws and product liability concerns
  • Leveraging industry expertise, government initiatives, and international standards to combat counterfeiting

Lecture #8: Safeguarding Integrity: Reporting, Quarantine and Disposal of Counterfeit Parts

  • Secure quarantine fundamentals
  • Effective reporting for mitigation and action
  • Best practices for ongoing monitoring and vigilance
  • Continuous improvement and incident response protocols
  • Responsible e-waste management and regulatory compliance
  • Building a culture of quality and integrity within your organization
  • Establish a proactive approach to risk mitigation and implementing effective anti-counterfeiting programs

ASSIGNMENT: Final Exam
You must achieve a final exam score of 70% or higher to earn a certificate of completion. You are allowed two attempts, and the highest grade is recorded. 
 

Procurement and quality assurance personnel, supervisors, incoming inspectors, Original Component Manufacturers (OCM), Independent Distributors, Government Agencies, and Test Laboratories will benefit from attending this course.

IPC offers different instructional modalities to suit participants with different needs and preferences. This program is only available in the following modality:

Online-instructor-led: Participants go online to meet with an IPC-certified industry expert at a fixed time twice per week for the duration of the course. Class sessions are usually 1.5 to 2 hours. Participants can also access a video recording of each class session on their IPC EDGE course dashboard.

Anthony J. Bryant

Bryant's career is distinguished by his significant contributions to aerospace, defense, and semiconductors, alongside a deep commitment to medical manufacturing. His extensive background in the U.S. military has instilled in him a profound understanding of the importance of quality and reliability in equipment—a lesson learned through firsthand experiences with the devastating consequences of substandard materials. This has fueled his unwavering dedication to protecting lives and ensuring the robustness of critical supply chains.