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According to many industry experts, increasing integration of manufacturers’, solution providers’
and distributors’ roles is the trend of the future. Ingram Micro agrees.That’s why we’re a leader in devel-
oping outsourcing programs to enhance and expand our relationships with our partners.
Manufacturers can outsource all their logistics and fulfillment functions to us or purchase individual
fee-based services. We also offer procurement, stocking and custom-shipping services to solution
providers as a value-added service within our core distribution business. Our partners escape the need
to manage time-consuming tasks.We increase our revenue and enhance our customer relationships. It’s
a healthy business model for all parties.
Technology’s Back Room
The proof of our outsourcing skills lies in the many partnerships we’ve won — more than
any other IT distributor. For example, in Denmark and North America, we deliver procurement,
logistics and configuration services for a leading solutions provider. A major software manufacturer
relies on us to manage its retail logistics operations in Canada and the United States. Plus, we hold a
contract to build consumer PCs for a top systems manufacturer’s European division.
And our outsourcing services aren’t limited to traditional brick-and-mortar establishments. We’re
also the enabling force behind e-commerce enterprises worldwide. We provide fulfillment and logistics
services for Dell Computer’s third-party product sales. We fulfill Web orders for Future Shop Ltd.,
Canada’s largest retailer of computers, home electronics and entertainment media. Other significant
e-commerce partners include 3Com.com and Computers4SURE.com.What’s the common element in
all these relationships? Transparency. Because fulfillment is seamless, our partners enjoy the benefits of
our fast, accurate delivery.
Our Evolving Business
We’re defining the shape of technology distribution’s future by creating a model for others to
emulate. By doing so, we take our place as an indispensable part of the IT industry, now and for years
to come.
creating new partnerships
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