Semiconductor Review has named ERAI its 2026 Anti-Counterfeit Solutions Provider of the Year, recognising its role in helping organisations manage supply chain risk and protect against counterfeit electronic components.
In electronics procurement, terms such as obsolete, end-of-life (EOL) and hard-to-find are often used interchangeably. In reality, they describe different stages in a component’s lifecycle, each with its own risks, costs and sourcing considerations. Understanding these distinctions helps engineers, buyers and procurement teams make more informed decisions.
We’ve added a new page on the business benefit of simplifying supply chains by using a single supplier for obsolete electronic components.