Anixter Announces New Electronic Business Offering.Business Editors SKOKIE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 10, 2000 Anixter International Anixter International (NYSE: AXE) is a Fortune 500 (#454, Fortune 2007) company based in Glenview, Cook County, Illinois, and founded in 1957. Anixter is a large distributor of communication products and electrical and electronic wire and cable, and a leading distributor of today announced its new Internet-based electronic business offering called eAnixter. eAnixter is a business-to-business Web site that was created specifically for Anixter customers to help them more easily conduct business with the company. The new site uses the power of the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the to provide customers with a comprehensive e-business solution in a user friendly, simple, and secure environment. "The Internet is an exciting new way for us to communicate with our customers," said Bob Grubbs, Anixter CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and President. "This application will enable us to augment aug·ment v. aug·ment·ed, aug·ment·ing, aug·ments v.tr. 1. To make (something already developed or well under way) greater, as in size, extent, or quantity: the service that our sales organization provides and foster closer relationships with our customers." The launch of this site underscores Anixter's commitment to provide the best customer service in the communications infrastructure and electrical/electronic wire and cable industry. eANIXTER is currently being piloted in two European European emanating from or pertaining to Europe. European bat lyssavirus see lyssavirus. European beech tree fagussylvaticus. European blastomycosis see cryptococcosis. countries, Switzerland and Sweden, and will be implemented worldwide in the first half of 2000. "This offering is part of our electronic business strategy that leverages both our people and technology to improve business efficiencies, enhance service, and optimize optimize - optimisation our operational expertise. Based on the feedback from our initial trial, we are confident that eANIXTER will make a positive impact on our customers and our business in general," Grubbs stated. Anixter Inc. is the world's leading distributor of data communication products and electrical wire and cable. Founded in 1957, the company now employs more than 5,000 people in 180 cities throughout the world. Anixter customers benefit from the company's technical expertise and market specialization A career option pursued by some attorneys that entails the acquisition of detailed knowledge of, and proficiency in, a particular area of law. As the law in the United States becomes increasingly complex and covers a greater number of subjects, more and more attorneys are and have access to Best-in-Class products through Anixter's partnerships with the world's leading manufacturers. For more information, visit www.anixter.com. The ANIXTER logo is a registered trademark of Anixter International. All rights reserved. |
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