Future SA offers high level of service
6 April 2006
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Future Electronics, one of the largest and most successful electronics distributors in the world, is a privately-owned entity with its global headquarters in Montreal. With a global presence, Future operates in 39 countries with 156 sales offices. It has three global distribution hubs: the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific.
Future Electronics (www.futureelectronics.com) is supported by a unique integrated software system, making it a dynamic and innovative force in the market-place. This platform offers its customers world-wide information-sharing and market intelligence.
Future Electronics' corporate marketing organisation is staffed by over 500 people. Unique in the industry, it is a world leader in component technology and procurement expertise. The company's extensive stock is held at its global hubs in Boston, London, and Singapore. With its 'low turns model' linked and live on the company's integrated IT platform, Future Electronics' customers are offered a world view on best pricing and availability on the product range.
Future's products are delivered to customers in South Africa from its Hayes, London warehouse with overnight capability, or on a standard 7-day lead time - whichever customers require.
Being marketing- and engineering-driven, and along with the low turns model, Future Electronics' customers worldwide are ensured the highest level of service. The company is an acknowledged leader in e-commerce supply-chain solutions, including sophisticated 'customer consultant' programmes which provide in-depth analysis and proposals on material handling.
With two branches in Stellenbosch, the Western Cape, (country headquarters) and an office in Centurion, Gauteng, Future South Africa looks forward to extending a world-class service to its South African customers.
For more information contact Russell Byrne, Future Electronics South Africa, +27 (0)21 880 0727 (Western Cape), [email protected], or +27 (0)12 654 7379 (Gauteng).
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