OEMsecrets: Procedures in Place to Combat the Counterfeit Epidemic in our Industry

OEMsecrets: Procedures in Place to Combat the Counterfeit Epidemic in Our Industry

  OEMsecrets has put steps in place to do their in part in an attempt to raise further awareness of the counterfeit epidemic in the supply chain. Firstly, OEMsecrets.com are now working in concert with the Distributors Advisory Group (DAG) to inform the industry of the latest developments regarding counterfeit electronics. The mission of DAG is to develop credible certification processes that assure national and international supply chain integrity. Working alongside the SAE G-19, DAG has positioned itself to work with international programs under the IEC (International Electro-technical Commission). The USNC/IECQ IAB and DAG are hosting a conference/meeting in Milwaukee WI from September 18th-20th. For more information please contact Christina Clark at the ECCC: christina.clark@ecccorp.org.

Furthermore, OEMsecrets have actions in place on their website in an attempt to combat counterfeit electronics in the supply chain. OEMsecrets do not list any inventory from China on their website. All inventory listed by franchised and independent distributors must be in-stock only, OEMsecrets strictly do not publish any of the infamous 'available' stock on the website. In order to monitor and control this procedure, regular quality checks are carried out to ensure all inventory submitted by distributors in their data feeds are in-stock only items. Failure to comply results in a distributors membership being immediately revoked. With this in mind, OEMsecrets are keen to partner with both authorised and independent distributors who have built up reputations for high quality stock, which is in their warehouse ready for shipment. OEMsecrets are aiming to create the most secure online marketplace for buyers and engineers alike to locate parts, compare pricing and place orders online with respected and trustworthy distributors.

If you are interested in listing your inventory on the fastest growing, safe guarded search engine and sourcing website for electronic components, please contact suppliers@oemsecrets.com. Alternatively, if you are an OEM/CEM buyer, engineer or purchasing professional in the industry, no log in/membership or subscription is required to search for parts, it's 100% free. Log on to www.oemsecrets.com today to safely find and buy your active, passive, electromechanical and obsolete electronic component requirements.

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Independent Distributors Can Now List In-Stock Inventory on OEMsecrets.com

Independent Distributors Can Now List In-Stock Inventory on OEMsecrets.com

For two years, OEMsecrets have only approved franchised distributors to list inventory on the website. After building up one of the largest online databases for electronics professionals to find and buy parts online from franchised distributors, OEMsecrets removed the log in and made the site 100% FREE for anyone to use.

OEMsecrets' focus is on creating greater value for buyers and engineers alike. Their team surveyed the 3500 OEMs who had previously signed up for membership on the website enquiring about independent distributors and approximately 95% of respondents stated that they would like to see independent distributors listing in-stock inventory on the website.

Following the overwhelming response, OEMsecrets made the decision to transform their business model and welcome independent distributors onto the website to post their inventory. For further exposure, OEMsecrets have also split the search results screen so it displays both the franchised and non-franchised distributors inventory separately. There are no distributors in China listed on the website and all inventory is in-stock only in attempt to solve the counterfeit epidemic in the supply chain.

Buyers and engineers now expect a certain level of online service such with the shopping cart links and online buying facilities from franchised distributors. However, independent distributors are swiftly adapting to change, with more and more emerging with e-commerce facilities on their sites. This is highlighted by independent distributors such as TME showing shopping carts on OEMsecrets. Independent distributors with the stock actually on their shelves offer just as much value as franchised distributors as they are transforming the sales strategies to an online focus.

With live pricing and inventory levels from the industries largest franchised and independent distributors, purchasing professionals can drive down the costs of builds through swiftly locating electronic components on OEMsecrets. Furthermore, after finding the required parts, the buyer then has the capability of searching for the price needed to secure the order. This is made easy though shopping cart facilities on OEMsecrets which send the part directly into the distributors shopping cart ready for order.

OEMsecrets have listened to the major distributors and thousands of buyers from large OEM's across the globe, and have developed a price comparison website where users can see millions of lines of inventory from all the major distributors with up to date stock levels and pricing. OEMsecrets are still developing the site further so the user will eventually be able to tailor the site to suit their specific requirements. Users will be able to send multiple requests to several distributors with just a few simple clicks. They will also be able to price thousands of items in just a few minutes using the BOM Machine, a tool that enables the user to upload their list of required items: http://www.oemsecrets.com/bommachine.php. The tool then checks the items with the major distributors and returns the results with pricing and stock levels. The user can even price up the whole BOM in one currency, auto-select cheapest quote and submit multiple parts and quantities into the distributors shopping cart for order, saving hours of work.

With over 13 millions line items of inventory listed from the industries most reputable franchised and independent distributors, OEMsecrets is generating a reputation as one of the fastest growing component sourcing websites online.

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OEMsecrets.com spells the end of "Dead End Sourcing"

We have all done it. We search for a part number on a component sourcing website and nothing comes up.In fact, on number of occasions many buyers will re-enter the part number just in case there was a mistake / typo. OEMsecrets.com have created a service behind the service whereby when the dreaded "No Results Found" message comes, up there is a further option.

OEMsecrets.com have been working in partnership with many independent distributors over the last few years that offer a wider database of sourcing capabilities. Each distributor has a unique line card. The OEMsecrets.com team will match any enquiry up with a supplier that specializes in sourcing that particular manufacturer. With a simple 6 box form and the click of a button you can be contacted with a quote by a approved supplier from the OEM Secrets team. This is typical of a forward thinking website that is owned and run by individuals that have actually sourced electronic components themselves and know the pit falls and frustrations of a parts search engine returning zero results.

To cater for all obsolete and hard to find component requirements from electronics buyers, OEMsecrets.com have also split screened the search results page to incorporate both franchised and independent distributors. Independent distributors can now list their in-stock inventory on the website. Electronics buyers can be assured that all inventory listed from independent distributors is in-stock only as regular quality checks are carried out to monitor and control this process. OEMsecrets.com is also working in concert with the Distributors Advisory Group (DAG) to combat counterfeit components in the industry. For more information please contact Christina.clark@ecccorp.org. Buyers and engineers alike now expect this level of security and protection with online services.

The emergence of OEMsecrets.com's price comparison feature is equipped to securely cater for their every need. With live pricing and inventory levels from the industries largest franchised and independent distributors, purchasing professionals can drive down the costs of builds through swiftly locating electronic components. Furthermore, after finding the required parts, the buyer then has the capability of searching for the price needed to secure the order. This is made easy though shopping cart facilities on OEMsecrets which send the part directly into the distributors shopping cart ready for order.

With over 15 million line items of electronic components listed on the website, OEMsecrets.com is cementing itself as the one stop shop for buyers/engineers to source all of their active, passive, electro-mechanical and obsolete electronic component requirements.

The OEMsecrets.com team are working tirelessly to attempt to bring an end to “dead end sourcing”.

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Sam Cowley
Operational Director
Oemsecrets.com
Tel :+44 1904 436 434
Skype: samc@oemsecrets.com
E-mail: samc@oemsecrets.com
www.oemsecrets.com

OEM Secrets spells the end of “Dead End Sourcing"

OEM Secrets spells the end of “Dead End Sourcing”

We have all done it. We search for a part number on a component sourcing website and nothing comes up. 

Infact on a number of occasions, many buyers will re-enter the part number just incase there was a mistake / typo. 

OEM Secrets have created a service behind the service whereby when the dreaded “No Results Found” message comes up, there is now a further option. 

Oem Secrets have been working in partnership with many independent distributors over the last few years that offer a wider database of sourcing capabilities. 

Each distributor has a unique line card. The OEM Secrets team will match any enquiry up with a supplier that specializes in sourcing that particular manufacturer. 

With a simple 6 box form and the click of a button you can be contacted with a quote by a approved supplier from the OEM Secrets team. 

This ensures that all obsolete and hard to find electronic component requirements can now be catered for. 

This is typical of a forward thinking website that is owned and run by individuals that have actually sourced electronic components themselves and know the pit falls and frustrations of a parts search engine returning zero results.

Visit www.oemsecrets.com today to source all of your active, passive, obsolete and electromechanical electronic component requirements.

OEMsecrets.com Working in Concert with DAG (Distributors Advisory Group)

In response to the increased news relating to counterfeit components, OEMsecrets is working in concert with DAG (Distributors Advisory Group) to inform our membership of the latest developments regarding counterfeit electronics.

The mission of DAG is to develop credible certification processes that assure national and international supply chain integrity.  Working along with the SAE G-19, DAG has positioned itself to work with international programs under the IEC (International Electro-technical Commission)

Currently we are taking applications for membership to DAG.  A FREE conference call is scheduled for September 6^th 10AM EST.    On this call will be Distributors, Brokers, Test Labs and subject matter experts.  The agenda of the call is to introduce DAG, it’s mission, and to update the latest developments in the world of counterfeit electronic avoidance, detection, mitigation, and disposition.  If you would like to be invited to participate in this conference call, please email Christina.clark@ecccorp.org or call her at: 541.847.0644.

For further information please see below press release, or please visit www.counterfeitavoidance.org

Hurricane Isaac halts New Orleans military conference, but not anti-counterfeit Group, DAG

What is the number one supply chain problem in our military today? According to Senator Levin, Chairman of the Armed Services Committee, fake electronics are making their way into use by "critical" military systems, including Navy helicopters and the Air Force's newest cargo planes. A year- long investigation conducted by the Committee concluded that more than one million suspected counterfeit parts are present in the Department of Defense's supply chain. "The failure of a single electronic part can leave a soldier, sailor, airman, or Marine vulnerable at the worst possible time," the report says.

The final report, published on May 21, 2012, found that independent distributors supply most problem parts and counterfeiters exploit testing vulnerabilities. Moreover, it concluded that industry reporting to the Department of Defense and criminal authorities was not up to expectations, leaving the system with a lack of realistic solutions. Hearing the Senate’s call for solutions, Mr. Todd Kramer, CEO of Secure Components and Mr. Stanley H. Salot Jr., president of the non-profit ECC Corporation formed the USNC/IECQ Distributors Advisory Group (DAG) in June 2012. DAG brings together representatives from distributors, brokers, test labs and other organizations providing parts to the defense avionics and aerospace sectors.

Under the USNC/IECQ, the DAG has developed and is implementing a set of industry-based international distributor certification requirements for counterfeit mitigation and avoidance. This includes accredited certification bodies, assessors and company certifications. Moreover, DAG is creating international consensus programs designed to:

• Demonstrate compliance with the Senate Committee’s directives on counterfeit avoidance, detection, and disposition;
• Provide distributors and their customers the tools necessary to address the $6 billion counterfeit epidemic;
• Certification processes that eliminate industry fraud.

On Thursday, September 6th at 10:00 a.m. EST., the USNC/IECQ DAG will formally announce the programs and procedures at an invitation-only teleconference. For DAG membership information, or to request an invitation to the teleconference, contact Christina Clark at Christina.Clark@ecccorp.org or call: +1.541.847.0211.

About ECCC

The ECC Corporation (ECCC) provides national and international value-added certified recognition for organizations involved with electronic components and related materials, products and processes through the International Electrotechnical Commission Quality Assessment System. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Quality Assessment System for Electronic Components is the only comprehensive, worldwide approval and certification program that assesses electronic components to quality requirements, and has been operating since 1982.

For more information, visit www.ecccorp.org. 

Mr. Todd Kramer, Chairman

USNC/IECQ Distributors Advisory Group (DAG)

                                                                                    Office: 610-551-3475 Direct: 484-220-0550

                                                                                     www.counterfeitavoidance.org

Mr. Sam Cowley
Operational Director
Oemsecrets.com

Tel :+44 1904 436 434
Skype: samc@oemsecrets.com
E-mail  samc@oemsecrets.com
www.oemsecrets.com 

Hurricane Isaac halts New Orleans military conference, but not anti-counterfeit Group, DAG

In response to the increased news relating to counterfeit components, OEMSECRETS.COM has partnered with DAG (Distributors Advisory Group) to inform our membership of the latest developments regarding counterfeit electronics.

The mission of DAG is to develop credible certification processes that assure national and international supply chain integrity. Working along with the SAE G-19, DAG has positioned itself to work with international programs under the IEC (International Electro-technical Commission) Currently we are taking applications for membership to DAG. A FREE conference call is scheduled for September 6th 10AM EST. On this call will be Distributors, Brokers, Test Labs and subject matter experts. The agenda of the call is to introduce DAG, it’s mission, and to update the latest developments in the world of counterfeit electronic avoidance, detection, mitigation, and disposition. If you would like to be invited to participate in this conference call, please email Christina.clark@ecccorp.org or call her at: 541.847.0644.

For further information please see below press release, or please visit www.counterfeitavoidance.org

Hurricane Isaac halts New Orleans military conference, but not anti-counterfeit Group, DAG What is the number one supply chain problem in our military today? According to Senator Levin, Chairman of the Armed Services Committee, fake electronics are making their way into use by "critical" military systems, including Navy helicopters and the Air Force's newest cargo planes. A year- long investigation conducted by the Committee concluded that more than one million suspected counterfeit parts are present in the Department of Defense's supply chain. "The failure of a single electronic part can leave a soldier, sailor, airman, or Marine vulnerable at the worst possible time," the report says.

The final report, published on May 21, 2012, found that independent distributors supply most problem parts and counterfeiters exploit testing vulnerabilities. Moreover, it concluded that industry reporting to the Department of Defense and criminal authorities was not up to expectations, leaving the system with a lack of realistic solutions. Hearing the Senate’s call for solutions, Mr. Todd Kramer, CEO of Secure Components and Mr. Stanley H. Salot Jr., president of the non-profit ECC Corporation formed the USNC/IECQ Distributors Advisory Group (DAG) in June 2012. DAG brings together representatives from distributors, brokers, test labs and other organizations providing parts to the defense avionics and aerospace sectors. Under the USNC/IECQ, the DAG has developed and is implementing a set of industry-based international distributor certification requirements for counterfeit mitigation and avoidance. This includes accredited certification bodies, assessors and company certifications.

Moreover, DAG is creating international consensus programs designed to: * Demonstrate compliance with the Senate Committee’s directives on counterfeit avoidance, detection, and disposition; * Provide distributors and their customers the tools necessary to address the $6 billion counterfeit epidemic; * Certification processes that eliminate industry fraud. On Thursday, September 6th at 10:00 a.m. EST., the USNC/IECQ DAG will formally announce the programs and procedures at an invitation-only teleconference. For DAG membership information, or to request an invitation to the teleconference, contact Christina Clark at Christina.Clark@ecccorp.org or call: +1.541.847.0211.

About ECCC
The ECC Corporation (ECCC) provides national and international value-added certified recognition for organizations involved with electronic components and related materials, products and processes through the International Electrotechnical Commission Quality Assessment System. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Quality Assessment System for Electronic Components is the only comprehensive, worldwide approval and certification program that assesses electronic components to quality requirements, and has been operating since 1982.

 For more information, visit www.ecccorp.org. Mr. Todd Kramer, Chairman USNC/IECQ Distributors Advisory Group (DAG) Office: 610-551-3475 Direct: 484-220-0550 www.counterfeitavoidance.org

In partnership with www.oemsecrets.com Mr. Sam Cowley, Operations Director Office: +44 1904 436 434 Email: samc@oemsecrets.com

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No subscription is now needed to search for electronic components on OEMsecrets, it is open and free for all purchasing professionals in the electronics industry.

No Subscription Needed to Find and Buy Electronic Components OEMsecrets is now free and open to all purchasing professionals to find and buy electronic components from the industries largest quality distributors. Only in-stock inventory can be listed on OEMsecrets, we do not post any available stock. Furthermore, we do not list any inventory from China. We are now allowing independent distributors to list their in-stock inventory on OEMsecrets. Please contact samc@oemsecrets.com if you are a distributor and would like to post your in-stock inventory on the website.

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