In today's component distribution industry, which is predominantly driven by cost and volume, it has become essential for distribution companies to differentiate by focusing on new, innovative products and by offering unique services and value-added solutions through a total cost of ownership (TOC) approach.
Arrow Altech Distribution (AAD), through its ISO 9001/2000 quality management system, is a company totally committed to continuously improve service levels, thus also offering customers a vast range of world class value added services. These include:
* Design and engineering: AAD says its team of qualified engineers, armed with expert knowledge of the latest products and technology, are always ready and capable to assist with customer designs. They are backed by full factory support from specialist suppliers and can advise on all types of products - high-end and standard semiconductors, wireless, frequency control, passive, electromechanical, connectors and displays. Their contact details, together with each engineer's specialist technologies, are listed on the company's website at www.arrow.altech.co.za.
* Turnkey: If your factory is at capacity, or you want to focus on your core competencies of design and the marketing of your products, AAD can help. The company can procure the full bill of materials, assist with engineering for cost reduction, engage the contract manufacturer and deliver the completed product to you or, even your end customer.
* Kitting: AAD is an expert in kitting - consolidating all the components necessary for a production run and delivering them simultaneously to the customers' production line or stores. This has many advantages for customers, not least, that they only pay once all the components are delivered, which helps cash flow.
* Kanban (automated replenishment): Through Arrow's own CARES (customer automated replenishment system), AAD offers the lean supply of components without the need for customers to hold inventory, whilst at the same time minimising or eliminating shortages.
* Buffer stock holding: The company can tailor its inventory to meet customer needs, holding enough stock to cater for variations in demand for customer's products, thereby offering greater flexibility and faster time to market.
* Programming: With access to Arrow's state-of-the-art European Programming Centre in Bedford, England, it can offer a full programming service without the need for customers to invest in expensive equipment.
* Supply chain management: AAD's expertise lies in managing supply chains and it provides many services available that cannot be covered in this article. You are invited to contact them to discuss your particular requirements.
For more information contact Rodger Warren, Arrow Altech Distribution, +27 (0)11 923 9600, rwarren@arrow.altech.co.za
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