Stability, Service and Solutions

Dear Reader

When it comes to forming relationships with distributors, one of the key criteria for electronics OEMs and EMS companies is stability. In particular, companies want to be sure that they are choosing a distributor that has the strength and stability to continue matching their ongoing needs irrespective of the prevailing macro-economic conditions.

Arrow is just such a distributor. Our global strength and extensive experience ensure we are a stable and reliable source of products and value added services for customers through upturns and downturns.

And while we are a truly global company we never forget the importance of meeting the specific needs of customers at a local level. That’s why we have local contacts for sales, design and engineering support and a variety of value added services. Indeed, you could describe our aim as helping customers enjoy all of the benefits of dealing with a truly world class supply chain partner at a local level.

Of course, building and maintaining long-term and stable customer relationships also requires distributors to constantly review and enhance their technology portfolios. It is essential that linecards evolve to match the changing requirements of both designers and purchasers. And today, with pressures on time, budget and resource greater than ever, that means going beyond components.

In addition to its extensive portfolio of semiconductors, passives, e-mech devices, connectors and other component technologies, for example, Arrow also offers a wide range of platform-level technologies. These include power supplies, embedded computing platforms, operating systems, displays and wireless modules. As a result customers can be sure that Arrow has the solution for their project - whether it’s on-board or off-board components for discrete designs or modular ‘plug-and-play’ technologies that free design resources to concentrate on other elements of an application.

I do hope that you enjoy this issue of Arrow Innovation. As always, should you have any comments or queries on any of the stories covered, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

David Spragg
Marketing and Engineering Director
Arrow UK