ERAI
Making a safe business environment for the electronic component supply chain
We are members of ERAI because we share their vision : “to make the global electronic supply chain a safe business environment through industry cooperation, education, data sharing and promotion of best business practices.” You can verify Auckland International’s ERAI membership by clicking here. Our use of their services is part of our commitment to providing a Quality Assured service to our clients. We have been members since 20 July 1998.
Founded in 1995, ERAI, Inc. is a global information services organisation specialising in monitoring, investigating, and reporting risks within the electronics supply chain. As a leading authority on risk assessment, ERAI provides exclusive tools and intelligence to help members identify counterfeit, high-risk, or non-conforming components and assess suppliers and customers. Its membership spans aerospace, defence, medical, nuclear, commercial OEMs, contract manufacturers, distributors, government agencies, and industry associations.
A key resource is ERAI’s database, the world’s largest repository of suspected counterfeit and non-conforming electronic parts. This database has transformed how supply chain professionals source, verify, and manage components, particularly obsolete or end-of-life parts. ERAI also co-developed InterCEPT, a specialist web-based training programme focusing on counterfeit prevention, regulatory compliance, and detection techniques.
ERAI’s services enable businesses to reduce financial and reputational risks by providing actionable insights to prevent supply chain issues before they arise. The organisation stays ahead of evolving counterfeit strategies, regulatory changes, and market trends, sharing expertise through its website, training, and active involvement in industry task forces and committees.
Why ERAI membership matters
When sourcing current electronic components, buyers can usually purchase through authorised distribution channels. Obsolete and end-of-life components are different. Once manufacturers stop production, components often have to be sourced from independent distributors around the world, making it more difficult to verify their origin and authenticity.
This is where ERAI membership becomes invaluable. ERAI provides its members with access to a global database of supplier performance, reported counterfeit incidents and industry intelligence. Before purchasing components, Auckland International can use this information to assess potential suppliers and identify risks. It forms an important part of our due diligence process, helping to reduce the risk of counterfeit, substandard or incorrectly represented components entering the supply chain.
ERAI membership is just one element of our quality procedures. We also have an ISO 9001-certified quality management system, an experienced sourcing team and a global network of established suppliers. This gives customers confidence when purchasing obsolete, hard-to-find and long lead time components.
More than 25 Years of ERAI membership
Auckland International has been a member of ERAI for more than 25 years, demonstrating our long-term commitment to quality and responsible sourcing. Throughout that time, we have continually invested in the tools, processes and industry partnerships needed to help protect our customers from counterfeit components. Our long-standing membership also means we have benefited from decades of shared industry knowledge and supply chain intelligence.
Both the techniques used by counterfeiters and the global supply chains continue to evolve. Our continued participation in ERAI ensures we are informed about emerging risks, and about changes to best practice. It is another way we help customers source obsolete electronic components with confidence.