anti-diversion – Global Automation & Identification Group

[iTrace Technologies] Fighting Production Overrun to Support Supply Chain Security

This white paper examines the global challenge of production overrun, commonly referred to as unauthorized manufacturing, unauthorized production runs, or third‑shift manufacturing, and how it undermines brand integrity, supply‑chain security, and legitimate market channels.

Counterfeit Goods: A Danger to Public Safety [ICE.gov]

The production and trafficking of counterfeit goods poses a significant health and safety threat to consumers. It also impacts the economic growth of legitimate businesses and consumers through lost revenue, downtime, and replacement costs.

BIR eyes PPP for QR tracker of illicit cigarettes [PhilStar.com]

The digital track and trace system that the public can use to spot whether a certain cigarette and vape product is illicit or not will undergo a public-private partnership and is targeted for rollout next year.