Kevin Sink Articles

Safeguarding the Supply Chain: TTI’s Role in Combating Counterfeit Electronic Components Jul 29, 2025 TTI IP&E VP Total Quality, Kevin Sink, explains how TTI is championing secure sourcing through authorized distribution, proactive lifecycle management, and cutting-edge technology.
The Evolving Landscape of Counterfeit Part Mitigation Oct 14, 2024 A recap from this year’s Symposium on Counterfeit Parts and Materials: effects of the CHIPS Act and the need of the U.S. to secure technology for economic viability.
As Lead Times Lengthen, Counterfeit and Fraud Risks Grow Jul 22, 2021 Counterfeiters and other bad actors are taking advantage of turbulent market conditions and supply constraints to try and prey on electronics manufacturers. Kevin Sink explains how some of these frauds are being perpetrated and how to avoid having your business compromised.
The Defense Production Act and COVID-19 (Part 2) May 14, 2020 In Part 1, we discussed the Defense Production Act, its scope and how it has been historically implemented. We learned that the Department of Defense has used this Act to issue rated orders for almost every defense contract issued in the last 70 years while other federal departments have issued very few, if any, rated orders.
The Defense Production Act and COVID-19 (Part 1) Apr 30, 2020 Recent discussion in the news about the president’s invocation of the Defense Production Act has spurred an influx of questions, interest and priority invocations – both legitimate and not. This article (Part 1) explains the salient aspects of the law in its amended form as it exists today.
The Need to Stay Vigilant Jul 19, 2019 Those who have studied military strategy know that a battlefield isn’t a static map, but a constantly-evolving mix of dynamic elements. The same can be said for the electronic components industry’s battle against counterfeiters. This is not a conflict that will end anytime soon. In fact, the next major consumer technology trend or market instability is very likely to herald a fresh wave of counterfeit electronic components.