A thread has a corruption detection mechanism that compares a beginning state of a function with an ending state to determine any inconsistencies. Each channel has a counter designed as a binary counter having a length of M bits and a number of programmable bits. One or more rules are applied periodically to the supply chain event information, resulting in generating one or more alerts pertaining to one or more discrepancies that are found in the supply chain event information. The pressure or the pressure differential can counteract hydroscopic fluid pressure or hydrostatic fluid pressure that is acting to force fluid through the barrier between the ring and the workpiece.