Global Strengths and Local Benefits

Dear Reader

The distribution channel has a vital role to play in supporting the electronics industry and it is important that distributors such as Arrow constantly evolve to meet the changing needs of its customers. And, increasingly, this means looking at ways to ensure that our multi-regional strengths lead to tangible benefits at a local level.

Take, for example, our worldwide systems that ensure parts are readily available where and when needed, plus our commitment to inventory levels that support world-class delivery performance. By combining global operations with a strong, dedicated local presence we can deliver best-in-class supply chain management at a regional level - including local inventory availability and on-time delivery irrespective of location.

Automated replenishment systems and Part Change Notification (PCN), End of Life (EoL) and Last Time Buy (LTB) management services, a proven track record of integration with customer ERP systems, and a broad linecard of technologies further enhance Arrow’s supply chain capabilities, helping customers to achieve supplier consolidation while optimising working capital.

Arrow also takes the issue of technical support very seriously. We understand that pressure on our customer’s resources mean that a growing number of companies look for outside help when designing and prototyping their new product technologies. Arrow’s technical services – including FAEs and technology and solutions specialists, development platforms, application-specific reference boards and seminars and workshops – draw on expertise from across the Nordic region and beyond to provide relevant support at a local level.

This means that our local technical teams can support every aspect of the design cycle, from concept, through prototype development, leading smoothly into production. By making use of these services customers can reduce time-to-market, improve the functionality of the end product and reduce both risk and cost.

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.

Steve Clark
EMEA Supplier Business Manager
Arrow UK