# Counterfeit Detection & Supply Chain Risks with Cofactr

- Show: [OnTrack](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack)
- Published: 2024-10-31
- Length: 14m
- Episode: 281
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2024-10-31-counterfeit-detection-supply-chain-risks-with-cofactr
- Listen: https://podcast.altium.com/e/counterfeit-detection-supply-chain-risks-with-cofactr/

## Summary

Phillip Gulley, co-founder of Cofactr, explains how his company operates as a supply chain risk management platform that integrates procurement, logistics, and rigorous counterfeit inspection. He details Cofactr’s physical handling of components, including 100% X-ray and LCR testing, to catch sophisticated counterfeits like mixed reels containing empty casings. The conversation highlights Cofactr’s deep integration with Altium 365, which pushes supply chain risk data back into the design environment, and their use of AI on AWS GovCloud to manage vendor communications and resolve partial deliveries.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2024-10-31-counterfeit-detection-supply-chain-risks-with-cofactr#t=0) Introduction: Zach Peterson and Phillip Gulley at PCB West
- [1:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2024-10-31-counterfeit-detection-supply-chain-risks-with-cofactr#t=116) Cofactr’s Supply Chain Risk Platform Overview
- [4:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2024-10-31-counterfeit-detection-supply-chain-risks-with-cofactr#t=255) The Gap Between Design Tools and Procurement
- [6:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2024-10-31-counterfeit-detection-supply-chain-risks-with-cofactr#t=371) Counterfeit Inspection Methods and Lab Capabilities
- [7:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2024-10-31-counterfeit-detection-supply-chain-risks-with-cofactr#t=464) Case Study: Mixed Reels with Empty Casings
- [11:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2024-10-31-counterfeit-detection-supply-chain-risks-with-cofactr#t=671) AI-Driven Vendor Communication and AWS GovCloud

## Topics

- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Quality & yield](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/quality-and-yield)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Cofactr (company)
- Altium 365 (tool)
- Altium (company)
- AWS GovCloud (other)

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