Mouser’s Anti-Counterfeit Practices Among Industry’s Best

Mouser’s Anti-Counterfeit Practices Among Industry’s Best

As a top engineering resource and global distributor for authorized semiconductors and electronic components, Mouser Electronics provides rapid introduction of the newest products and advanced technologies from over 450 leading suppliers, concentrating its services on the design chain. Mouser’s 492,000-sq. ft. distribution center and headquarters leads the electronics industry with its state-of-the-art fulfillment operations. The distributor’s award-winning website, Mouser.com, searches more than 8 million products to locate over 2 million part numbers online. Orders received by 8 p.m. CST are shipped out same day, all over the world.

AS9120A Certification

As a world-class distributor committed to providing genuine, authorized components, Mouser completed the rigorous audits to be registered as an AS9120A Distributor. AS9120A is a quality management certification for distributors to the aerospace industry. AS9120A sets a high standard which addresses chain of custody, traceability, control, and availability of records. This certification requires rigorous purchasing, handling, storage, and traceability controls to prevent counterfeit and non-conforming electronic components from entering the supply chain.

Mouser obtained AS9120A registration to show our commitment to providing genuine commercial off-the-shelf components and supplies,” says Chuck Amsden, Mouser Electronics Director of Quality. “Being an authorized distributor prepositioned Mouser to AS9120A registration; being authorized minimizes the risk of counterfeit products.”

“Customers can trust that Mouser is delivering authorized genuine components,” adds Pete Shopp, Mouser Electronics Senior V.P./Business Operations. “From sales to shipping, Mouser is committed to meeting customer requirements for the right product, on time.”

The issue of counterfeit components made headlines recently when the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing to discuss ongoing issues with counterfeit electronic parts at the U.S. Defense Department’s supply chain. According to committee briefs, counterfeit parts are taking an increased toll on military applications. Mouser employs stringent purchasing and return policies to avoid counterfeit components, which can cause costly delays, redesigns, production shutdowns, and even product failure.

ECIA & CEDA Standards

The design-fulfillment distributor is a member of the Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) and the China Electronics Distributor Alliance (CEDA), two industry organizations that work to support supply chain standards. Memberships to these respected industry organizations underscores Mouser’s steadfast commitment to following strict anti-counterfeit practices. Customers can be confident that the products they purchase from Mouser were obtained directly from the supplier/manufacturer or from their authorized channels and have been handled and stored in accordance with the highest standards in the industry.

According to ECIA, the most effective method to prevent counterfeit electronic components from entering the supply chain is to obtain those components only from the original component manufacturer (OCM) or from OCM-authorized distributors like Mouser Electronics.

OCM Authorized Distributor

A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Mouser is dedicated to providing genuine components, adhering to the highest standards in quality and customer service. As an authorized original component manufacturer (OCM) distributor,

Mouser distributes parts from the original manufacturers and checks against counterfeits, while also flagging products not recommended for new design (NRND). Along with its state-of-the-art distribution facility, the distributor also operates 19 global customer service centers across three continents, providing technical support to its 325,000-plus customers in 170 countries in local time zones, languages, and currencies. For more information on Mouser’s top quality-assurance practices, visit http://www.mouser.com/quality. ■