Enterprise Network Models for Counterfeit Part Supply Chains Workshop Report
Enterprise Network Models for Counterfeit Part Supply Chains Workshop Report
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Date
2021-08-05
Authors
Sandborn, Peter
Lucyshyn, William
Boyd, Marcus
Das, Diganta
Akhavantaheri, Hirbod
Hedberg, Thomas Jr
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Citation
https://calce.umd.edu/enterprise-network-models-counterfeit-part-supply-chains
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Abstract
Counterfeit electronic products have been a reality for many years. Nearly all of the treatment of
this problem to date has focused on the detection of counterfeits, which is necessary, but a purely
defensive step. Without a network model of the supply chain, disruptions can be haphazard and
inadequately targeted. A network model that includes business strategies of distributors of obsolete parts, the ability of
laboratories to detect counterfeit parts, impacts of buyback, and return policies is needed. The
implications of enforcement (e.g., administrative, legal, or reputational) of anti-counterfeiting
policies and the levels of penalties for supplying and accepting counterfeit parts also need to be
accommodated in network models. The objective of the workshop is to examine enterprise network modeling as a tool for
understanding and disrupting counterfeit electronics supply chains. Participants in the workshop
included electronics supply-chain members from OCMs to users, supply-chain monitoring
technology developers, academics, policymakers, legal and law enforcement, and other
stakeholders.