Device manufacturers and distributors cannot verify phone authenticity across fragmented supply chains in emerging markets

Phone manufacturers, importers, and distributors in Nigeria face regulatory compliance nightmares because devices pass through multiple intermediaries (manufacturers → importers → regional distributors → retailers) before reaching consumers, making it impossible to track which entity is responsible when a device fails verification checks. Current manual tracking systems fail to establish accountability across the supply chain, exposing businesses to regulatory penalties and confiscation of inventory.