Smith Receives CCAP-101 Certification at Its European Distribution Center
Summary
The CCAP-101 certification defines the stringent procedures necessary for independent distributors to effectively detect and prevent counterfeit electronic components from entering the supply chain. “Smith’s European distribution center has met the necessary requirements to ensure the authenticity of the components we source from the open market for customers around the globe.” “Earning the CCAP-101 certification was a complete team effort,” continued Wehby. “I’m proud of our global operations team for their dedication to quality, and I look forward to many more successes at Smith’s warehouse in Amsterdam.” Founded in 1984, Smith sources, manages, and distributes the electronic components that go into everything from mobile phones and computers to appliances and directional drilling systems. In 16 cities around the world, from Silicon Valley to Seoul, Smith’s legion of employees communicates in 50 different languages and dialects and buys and sells components 24 hours per day, with global annual sales of $1.66 billion. With testing and logistics hubs in Houston, Hong Kong, and Amsterdam, Smith’s processes focus on critical issues, from quality management to counterfeit prevention and environmental safety.