Does your supplier use an external test house?

In the last newsletter (21/02) we saw how crucial it is to make sure you investigate the reliability of your new suppliers using their references.
It has become really imperative to investigate the stock and distributors who are offering it to you.
The absolute first step is to interview them. Interviewing distributors and their references must be done precisely and methodically to allow you to understand whether they are part of a fraudulent organization or not.
Next, ask them if they use an external test house, which guarantees their customers unbiased and objective inspections and quality checks on the material they sell.
Why is this so important? In your search for electronic components, you can often find counterfeit parts, damaged or malfunctioning components, and, unfortunately, companies that use unethical and fraudulent business practices.
Electronic Partner always uses an outside test house to guarantee the quality and reliability of the material we source.