The State of the Industry from the Perspective of the Independent Distributors

Anne Poncheri [InterCEPT]

Abstract:

Independent Distribution is a critical link in the supply chain for obsolete and hard to find parts. Independent Distributors provide a method for OEM excess parts to be returned to the supply chain. Have you every wondered what it’s like in the trenches when you are the compliance or quality manager of an Independent Distributor? We polled over ten independent distributors and asked them questions related to the current state of the industry; are counterfeit parts increasing? Are the counterfeit detection tests and inspections adequate? What are their biggest concerns? This presentation will provide a summary of their answers, followed by a panel discussion of quality or compliance managers from several Independent Distributors.

Biography:

Anne Poncheri is a partner at InterCEPT (International Counterfeit Electronics Personnel Training). Through the ERAI website, InterCEPT provides web-based training programs designed for the unique needs of the electronics industry. The training is designed to address the industry standards, test methods and best practices for counterfeit mitigation of electronic components. Ms. Poncheri is also the principal consultant at AP Quality Consulting and provides consulting for quality management systems and QMS auditing for ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025 and AS6171 test methods. She is a member of the SAE Aerospace G19 Counterfeit Electronic Components Committee, whose charter is to address aspects of preventing, detecting, responding to and counteracting the threat of counterfeit electronic components. She is also a Lead Auditor for ISO 9001:2015 and performs third party audits for an ANAB Accreditation Body.

Panelists : 
Representatives from CTG, 4Star, and Michael Flores from Astute.

Dr. Diganta Das

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Kristin Nafstad

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