Abstract: SAE International and its committees of volunteer subject matter experts continue to refine standards and related technical documents to mitigate counterfeit risk in the supply chains for aerospace, defense, and other important applications. These committees have published two dozen documents to help manufacturers, distributors, and test service providers avoid, detect, and address counterfeit risk. New standards for test methods, bearings and batteries are being developed. Existing AS5553 and AS6081 standards for original equipment manufacturers and independent distributors are being updated to address evolving risks. With a focus on three SAE counterfeit mitigation standards committees’ work, this presentation explores the content and use of current counterfeit mitigation standards and changes in progress.

Bio: As senior staff, Jim Creiman develops and implements regulatory and standards policies for Northrop Grumman. Jim has practiced the quality profession in government and industry for over thirty years. While working for Westinghouse and Northrop Grumman, he has received numerous company awards for excellence and leadership in manufacturing operations, supply chain quality and programs. Jim is currently Co-Chair of the SAE International G-19 and G-21 technical committees on counterfeiting. He also volunteers for ASQ (the American Society for Quality) having served on its Board of Directors and now as Geographic Community Council Finance Officer. Jim has been awarded two academic degrees; a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from Virginia Tech and a Master of Manufacturing Engineering from Carnegie-Mellon University. Jim earned multiple ASQ certifications and is certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt by the Six Sigma Academy. Jim is happily married, with two post-teenage children, and currently resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.