The basic principles of a system to detect and avoid counterfeit parts are straightforward, says our guest in Federal Contract’s Report™ article. Contractors, especially in the aftermath of the final DFARS ruling, need to increase reliance upon ‘‘trusted suppliers’’ and decrease use of independent distributors and brokers. When purchasing parts from other than trusted suppliers is necessary, additional measures are taken to assure authenticity. These measures should reflect the risks associated with the source and the potential application of the part. If a part is found ‘‘suspect’’ or confirm
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