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3 Things You Should Know Before Sourcing Electronics

For the production of a successful product, sourcing the correct components is important – especially when there are so many possible supply chain disruptions. These disruptions can be anything from counterfeit components to coronavirus to natural disasters. Let’s get into the most important things to look for when procuring electronic components.

1. Be On the Lookout for Counterfeits 

Counterfeit parts are a major challenge to electronic supply chains globally. The counterfeit market, which affects approved manufacturers, is increasing year after year.

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) estimated that up to EUR 338 billion (approx. $398 billion) is now worth of foreign trade in counterfeit and pirated goods. With this growing desire for anything to be online, brands, companies and customers are now finding the digital world filled with fake products.

Counterfeits Taking Over the Scene

One in ten IT items sold worldwide is estimated to be counterfeit. Many manufacturers only produce counterfeit electronics for a higher profit margin. 

Even people are attempting to go as far as a California man attempting to import fake computers, which would have been worth $2.6 million if real. He was sentenced to a jail term of more than three years. This is one of hundreds of instances where people have attempted to sell and make significant profit margins by smuggling counterfeit goods.

2. Know Your Distributor 

There are a few multinational businesses that specialize in seeking distributors of components specifically approved for potential buyers. An example is PCX,  an American-based company with many certifications and a industry famous 67 step Star Quality Program, which searches only approved vendors of components to prevent counterfeit components from being purchased.

PCX commitment to qaulity:

On an ongoing basis, PCX works extensively to verify that the price and availability information shown is only for goods for which the distributors are authorized and franchised. Not only can you all buy components with faith from approved manufacturers, it also implies that they are likely to achieve a good reputation and will be effective with lead times and customer service.

3. Support American-Made

COVID19 is spreading like wildfire and it’s unclear when the second wave will occur. The virus has been devastating to producers and distributors worldwide. At this time many chinese factories are shut down causing most manufacturing items to have global delays. One advantage of home soil production is that if a second wave happens, delivery times may not be as delayed as if they were imported from overseas.

Quality is the focal point of Pacific Component Xchange, Inc. From our many certifications to our industry famous 67 step Star Quality Program, we deliver the right product at the right time. At PCX, we continuously improve our processes in order to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations. All employees understand what our customers expect and they provide our customers with the best service.

All PCX processes are continuously re-evaluated and upgraded to reflect changing customer expectations, ensuring only the highest quality of products and services are delivered to them.