How prevalent is Counterfeiting?
The number of reported counterfeit electronic component parts continues to rise at alarming rate as it remains on track with the record set in 2011. The actual number of counterfeit electronics parts worldwide is likely unverifiable. Recent studies found that the total count of reported incidents for counterfeited parts came out to roughly 12 million over the last five to six years, breaking down to one counterfeit part discovered every 15 seconds. It has been recently estimated by the Alliance for Grey Markets and Counterfeit Abatement (AGMA) that the cost of counterfeit electronics components over all levels of the electronics industry is over $100 billion annually.
Our Commitment
Counterfeit components posing an increasing threat to the quality and dependability of the global supply chain, Stealth Components has joined the effort to raise awareness among electronic components buyers and to provide them with a defense against fraudulent parts. Stealth has identified several key characteristics which commonly differentiate suppliers with quality, customer-service-oriented practices from suppliers with bottom line, profit-oriented practices.
Counterfeit parts prevention
Following are three indicators that buyers should use to assess the quality-commitment of their suppliers.
1. Ensure your suppliers have a documented Quality Management System (QMS).
2. Validate the level of historical traceability your supplier offers for each part they sell.
3. Verify your supplier’s testing and inspection procedures reflect current industry standards.
About Stealth Components, Inc.
For over 17 years, Stealth Components has experienced significant growth and has become a leader in the independent distribution of electronic components. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina and Eschborn, Germany (Frankfurt), Stealth provides stock and source services of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components for domestic and international customers. Stealth strives to help its customers eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions. Stealth’s leadership, quality program and process efficiencies paired with our trusted network of suppliers enable us to provide electronic components with improved lead time while ensuring product quality is not compromised.
For more information contact:
Anaïs Hahn
anaish@stealthcomponents.com
704.837.1719
Independent Distributor of Electronic Components. Visit our Blog to keep informed of component shortages and the effects it has on various companies.
About Me
- Stealth Components, Inc.
- Superior Quality. Prompt Delivery. Excellent Service. Established in 1996, Stealth Components has quickly become a leader in the independent distribution of electronic components. Stealth provides stock and source services of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components for domestic and international customers in an effort to eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production delays and line stoppages. Stealth’s leadership, process efficiencies, associate industry experience paired with our trusted network of suppliers enable us to provide components with improved lead time while ensuring product quality is not compromised. Our experienced account executives are on call 24 hours a day to ensure customer needs are continually met.
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Monday, November 18, 2013
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Electronics Brands Are Encouraged to Verify CM's FLA Compliance
With major electronics supplier Foxconn now under investigation by the Fair Labor Association (FLA), contract manufacturers around the world are reviewing their own manufacturing practices to ensure their compliance with FLA regulations. As a key customer of Foxconn, Apple, Inc. has also come under some suspicion, earning the company a lot of negative publicity.
This public relations debacle has served as a dire warning to many electronics brands, that worker's rights issues are of crucial importance to the electronics industry and that those who do not continuously evaluate the compliance measures of their CM's, will be placed under the scrutiny of the FLA.
As a direct result, the cost of outsourcing labor in many countries will likely increase and drive many of the industry's primary players to find alternative manufacturing locations.
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EMS industry: Moment of Reckoning
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Stealth Components is an independent distributor of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components. We help eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions for our global customers.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Introducing Stealth Component's Quarterly Newsletter…
In this premier issue, we feature cutting-edge quality strategies for electronic components buyers, today’s high demand manufacturers and more. Please click here to download your copy now.
We appreciate your continued interest in Stealth Components and encourage any feedback to be sent to results@stealthcomponents.com.
Stealth Components is an independent distributor of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components. We help eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions for our global customers.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
DRAM industry stability is threatened by Elpida filing
This week, Japanese DRAM manufacturer Elpida, filed for bankruptcy protection as a result of the company's dwindling financial health. As Elpida holds such a substantial and influential position in the global DRAM market, analysts predict the affects to the industry will be significant, at least in the short term.
Elpida is a major DRAM supplier in the mobile industry and as a result of the company's filing, smart phone and tablet manufacturers are likely to experience some of the most adverse affects.
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Stealth Components is an independent distributor of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components. We help eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions for our global customers.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Fluctuating demand for specialty DRAM has led to challenges for the Consumer Electronics Industry
Primarily caused by ever-changing demand levels and production cutbacks, many chip makers, within the consumer electronics segment, are currently experiencing limited supply and increasing prices for the specialty DRAM components they need. Industry analysts predict the shortage to continue through March of 2012.
If you are in current need of any electronic components, please call us now. We are ready to help!
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Stealth Components is an independent distributor of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components. We help eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions for our global customers.
If you are in current need of any electronic components, please call us now. We are ready to help!
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Stealth Components is an independent distributor of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components. We help eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions for our global customers.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Scarcity of "hitchhiker" metals impedes advancements in the Electronics Industry
Demand for "hitchhiker" metals, such as gallium, indium and selenium, is rapidly increasing as more and more electronics-based companies realize their potential to aid in the development of major technological inventions.
However, as these rare materials are primarily obtained from the mining efforts of other key manufacturing metals, like aluminum, their availability and supply is inconsistent and limited.
As a result, growth and expansion of global electronics capabilities may be some what slow-moving with regards to these uncommon natural resources.
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However, as these rare materials are primarily obtained from the mining efforts of other key manufacturing metals, like aluminum, their availability and supply is inconsistent and limited.
As a result, growth and expansion of global electronics capabilities may be some what slow-moving with regards to these uncommon natural resources.
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Stealth Components is an independent distributor of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components. We help eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions for our global customers.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Short-term LCD Shortages open opportunities for new suppliers and increases prices
Multiple manufacturers like Renesas are concerned about running out of inventory of electronic components in June. As a result of unmet demands, Renesas fears customers could switch to different suppliers. This could handicap Renesas’ turnovers in the long-term.
Samsung however, expects the LCD market to quickly rebound. This may result in an increase of prices by 5 to 10 percent in the second half of the year because of a LCD panel shortage.
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Stealth Components is an independent distributor of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components. We help eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions for our global customers.
Stealth Components is an independent distributor of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components. We help eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions for our global customers.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Impact of Shortages due Japanese earthquake is spreading
The effects of the earthquake in Japan have now extended to the Southern US.
In addition to the auto retailers who are still being affected, the hard drive industry is now being affected as well. Shortages are now becoming a result from the demand of the same quantity and kind of components from a declining pool of suppliers.
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Stealth Components is an independent distributor of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components. We help eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions for our global customers.
Stealth Components is an independent distributor of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components. We help eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions for our global customers.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Several product prices to increase due to hit supply chain
Computer and computer related products prices might boost in the future as a result of the earthquake in Japan and the shortage of electronical components. Which means for buyer of motherboards, PC’s or cameras of Nikon and Canon that they have to invest more money to purchase their products. Basic reason for this fact is that high-end components like chips are manufactured in Japanese plants, which are not fully recovered yet.
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Stealth Components is an independent distributor of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components. We help eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions for our global customers.
Stealth Components is an independent distributor of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components. We help eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions for our global customers.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Production cuts and delayed product launches still follow Japan crisis
Automakers like Toyota Motor Corp, Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. are still struggling due to uncertainty of the supply chain from Japanese auto parts suppliers. Honda is likely to halve production at its India plant. Toyota, seemingly hit harder, is estimated to produce only 30 percent of normal capacity through June 4. In product launch delays, Sony's 3D camcorder launch has been delayed.
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Sony Delays Launch of 3D Camcorder Due to Parts Shortage
Honda halves India production, Toyota cuts output 70 percent due to tsunami supply shortages
Japan Auto View Cut
Sony Delays Launch of 3D Camcorder Due to Parts Shortage
Honda halves India production, Toyota cuts output 70 percent due to tsunami supply shortages
Japan Auto View Cut
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Stealth Components is an independent distributor of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components. We help eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions for our global customers.
Stealth Components is an independent distributor of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components. We help eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions for our global customers.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Semiconductor and auto industry continue to be shaken by Japanese quake
While Toyota stated the potential supply of new cars might be notably impacted this summer, Chrysler may lose 35,000 vehicles at its 13 North American factories between mid-March through mid-April due to Japanese component shortages. Additionally, semiconductor companies like SMT are worried about timely new product launches and meeting customer demand.
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Stealth Components is an independent distributor of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components. We help eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions for our global customers.
Stealth Components is an independent distributor of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components. We help eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions for our global customers.
Monday, April 11, 2011
China factories face shortages due to Japan quake
Electronics and auto makers in China are facing a severe shortage of components after Japan's twin disasters disrupted production, but the full impact will not be felt for weeks, analysts say. Read more about the shortage in China here.
Visit us online to find out Stealth Components can help your production line during the current shortage.
Stealth Components is an independent distributor of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components. We help eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions for our global customers.
Stealth Components is an independent distributor of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components. We help eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions for our global customers.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Electronics Contract Manufacturers Face Supply Chain Pileup
Component shortages have led to a traffic pileup in the global electronics supply chain, with major contract manufacturers facing a challenging supply imbalance characterized by tight inventories of parts and fi nished products and a glut of raw materials, according to the market research firm iSuppli Corp. Read more...
Visit us online to find out Stealth Components can help your production in this time of shortage.
Stealth Components is an independent distributor of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components. We help eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions for our global customers.
Visit us online to find out Stealth Components can help your production in this time of shortage.
Stealth Components is an independent distributor of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components. We help eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions for our global customers.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
GM’s Opel Says Japanese Electronic Part Choking European Output
General Motors Co. (GM)’s Adam Opel GmbH unit said a shortage of an electronic component from a Japanese supplier will halt production at its plants in Spain and Germany next week. Read more...
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Stealth Components is an independent distributor of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components. We help eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions for our global customers.
Visit us online to find out Stealth Components can help your production in this time of shortage.
Stealth Components is an independent distributor of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components. We help eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions for our global customers.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Apple might face Ipad 2 component supply shortages
Apple might face iPad 2 component supply shortages due to component production interruption in Japan. According to the article, Apple might be missing several key components for the product.
Visit us online to find out Stealth Components can help your production in this time of shortage.
Stealth Components is an independent distributor of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components. We help eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions for our global customers.
Visit us online to find out Stealth Components can help your production in this time of shortage.
Stealth Components is an independent distributor of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components. We help eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions for our global customers.
Stay informed of the post-disaster effects in Japan
Update on events in Japan (evertiq.com). Visit us online to find out Stealth Components can help your production in this time of shortage.
Stealth Components is an independent distributor of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components. We help eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions for our global customers.
Stealth Components is an independent distributor of standard long-lead-time, allocated, hard-to-find, and obsolete electronic components. We help eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions for our global customers.
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