Abstract: 

As the electronic component marketplace changes direction from 3 years of supply chain volatility, this presentation will outline how some geo-political and Macro environmental impacts have affected the supply of critical components. We will go into detail on some of the key impacts that have brought us extended lead times across all commodities and what the marketplace holds next for procurement and quality professionals to be prepared. Outlining some key measures to implement into your own supply chain controls that will help mitigate the risk of bogus stockists entering the supply chain and how potential oversupply will be contaminated with suspect, fraudulent, and counterfeit parts. This will also outline how collaborating with Industry specialists to validate suppliers as well as the critical parts will assist in navigating these turbulent waters. The emphasis is on supply chain controls to prevent poor products from entering the test laboratories, saving time and money for all.

Biography:

Tony Hall currently serves as the Global Quality Manager at Astute Electronics Limited. He has over 25 years of experience in Supplier Audits and Quality Control across organizations.