“The surplus market is inundated with counterfeit components, and the entire electronics industry needs to join the effort to raise awareness of this problem and share knowledge to enhance detection efforts. As the authoritative voice of independent distributors, the IDEA is leading this effort with its IDEA-ICE-3000 Professional Inspector Certificate Exams, IDEA-STD-1010-A inspection standards, and other educational programs and services. Here at North Shore Components we are dedicated to maintaining the highest ethical standards in our industry. As a committed member of IDEA, we have integrated IDEA policies throughout our quality systems, and we wholeheartedly support your efforts to serve the greater good of the entire electronics supply chain.”

Joseph Ruggiero, Vice President
North Shore Components, Inc.

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