4/10 Poll: Combating Counterfeits

[Frank Chloupek]

Current Poll Question:

Is your company currently taking steps to combat counterfeiting?

• Yes, programs are in place
• We are exploring our options
• Not at this time
• It doesn't apply to our company

Vote Now at:

http://www.industryweek.com#Poll

After you have voted, post your comments here.

[Frank Chloupek]

Some stories that IW is now running on this topic include:

Supply Chain Management: Foiling Fakes: Counterfeit products are depriving manufacturers of revenue, harming brand integrity and in some cases, compromising safety. Manufacturers are fighting to keep phony goods out of their supply chains. (IW's May cover story)

Just In Time -- How To Fix A Leaky Supply Chain: Don't let fears of counterfeiters or grey market profiteers derail your product development plans. Fight back by taking control of your supply chain. (from Editor-in-Chief Dave Blanchard)

Gotcha! Catching Counterfeits: Seizures of counterfeit goods climbed 83% in 2006.

Protect Your Supply Chain From Counterfeits: New Tool kit provides best practices and advice from major manufacturers.

Driving Growth By Controlling Grey Market Leakage: Grey Market goods are a component of piracy that is completely within the control of manufacturers. (Web Exclusive)

China Tightens Rules On Piracy: Fines will range from one to five times the illegal income

[Frank Chloupek]

Is your company currently taking steps to combat counterfeiting?


Yes, programs are in place 36.96%

We are exploring our options 6.52%

Not at this time 17.39%

It doesn't apply to our company 39.13%