Why this seminar?
Counterfeiting in the electrical and electronic systems supply chain is now a fact of life that affects all companies, probably whether they know it not, with a wide range of old and new technologies being counterfeited and supplied from a wide range of sources. The ongoing component manufacturer consolidations may only exacerbate the problem as product ranges are rationalised and made obsolete and the increasing trend for OEMs to assume greater responsibility for after sales and through life support is creating further challenges.
Fortunately, action to counter the threat is also evolving with new best practice and solutions developing all the time. The emergence of third party accreditation against selected international standards for managing counterfeits is a welcome development.
This seminar will focus on current trends and new developments in combating counterfeits in the supply chain with an emphasis on case studies from businesses that have developed effective counterfeit management plans. Whether you are concerned and keen to learn more or already experienced in counterfeit mitigation practices, we are sure you find this seminar valuable.
What’s included?
The seminar will be held at the Grange Rochester Hotel in central London and is scheduled to run from 10.00 am to 3.30 pm with breaks for refreshments and a buffet lunch and will include presentations providing information on:
Work being undertaken in the supply chain to combat counterfeits
Case studies on how to create and maintain a counterfeit management plan
An update on International standards for the management of counterfeits in the supply chain and independent accreditation
Other best practice to help reduce the risk of counterfeits infiltrating your business
How law enforcement and direct action against counterfeiters is helping to reduce the threat of counterfeits in the supply chain
Recent major trends in counterfeiting and counterfeit avoidance and an overview of how to access further information, much of it free of charge.
There will be plenty of opportunity for delegates to raise questions, participate in a discussion forum and interact with our speakers during the day.
How to get to the Grange Rochester Hotel
The hotel is located at 69 Vincent Square, London SW1P 2PA.
By road The nearest car parks are at Victoria Station car park in Eccleston Bridge Road and at Q-Park Victoria, Ameway Street and Q-Westminster, Great College Street.
By London Underground Both Victoria on the District, Circle and Victoria lines, and St James’s Park on the District and Circle lines, are 5 to 8 minutes’ walk away.
By main line train Victoria station is 5 to 8 minutes’ walk away and Waterloo and Charing Cross are approximately 20 minutes’ walk away.
Fee and terms
£145 plus VAT for members of BEAMA, ECA, ECSN, The Electronics Group, eMergent, ESTnet, GAMBICA, IIOM, KTN, NMI, Product & Image Security Foundation, and techUK and £215 plus VAT for non-members.
If paying by credit/debit card please visit www.regonline.co.uk/the8thanticounterfeitingforumseminar
If paying by cheque, please email your completed registration form (see below) to esco.secretariat@gmail.com or post it to Elan Business Support Ltd c/o The Old Forge, Rectory Lane, Brasted, Kent TN16 1JS with your cheque, which must be drawn on a UK clearing bank in sterling and made payable to Elan Business Support Ltd.
If paying by BACS, please email your completed registration form (see below) to esco.secretariat@gmail.com or post it as above and send your payment to National Westminster Bank, sort code 60-05-09, account no 16469917 in the name of Elan Business Support Ltd quoting your name and company name as reference.
On receipt of your booking and payment, an acknowledgment and receipted invoice will be sent confirming your place. Elan Business Support Ltd regrets that no cancellations can be accepted after Monday 6th March. However, in any event, if a delegate is not able to attend, a substitute delegate will be accepted and you are asked to advise us of the name of the substitute no later than Monday 20th March.
For further information, please email us at anticounterfeitingforum@gmail.com .
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