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The true value in life is not always
easy to see. In fact, it is often something
behind the scenes that makes what is
on the surface live, grow and sustain.
Think about the roots of a tree, giving
nourishment and foundation to the
growing trunk, leaves and branches.
Or consider the backstage assistants of
a theater production, providing lighting,
set changes and microphones so the
actors can shine in front of the curtain.
Without the roots under the ground
or the people behind the stage, the
tree would not thrive, nor would
the play go on.
Ingram Micro embodies that critical
behind-the-scenes role for the technology
industry.You do not see us when using
your computer at home, work or school,
but there’s a good chance we played a
part in getting that technology to you.
Our business is serving technology
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INGRAM MICRO
resellers, manufacturers and e-commerce
businesses — by being their back rooms,
warehouses, returns centers, sales forces,
inventory managers, marketers and more
— so they can be on the front lines
serving you.We invest in the logistics,
electronic systems and infrastructure
so they don’t have to.We market our
partners’ names instead of our own.
Our value — and our future — is
being the technology world’s force
behind the scenes. Our fundamental
strength makes us an integral and
invaluable partner in the technology
channel. And as the industry evolves,
our role as the power behind technology
resellers, manufacturers and e-commerce
businesses is becoming more and more
important.You may not see us, but we
get technology from the people who
make it to the people who use it better
than anyone else.