Arrow Electronics Signs Exclusive Supply Chain Agreement With AMX Corp.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 4, 2004 Arrow Electronics Arrow Electronics NYSE: ARW is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Melville, New York. This company specializes in products and services of electronic components and computer products. , Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :ARW ARW Air Refueling Wing ARW Advanced Research Workshop ARW Associated Resume Writers ARW Army Ranger Wing (Irish Special Forces) ARW American Revolutionary War ARW Angle Random Walk ARW Aeroelastic Research Wing ) has announced a comprehensive and exclusive supply chain contract with AMX AMX American Motors Experimental AMX Aeromexico Aerovias de Mexico (ICAO code) AMX Air Mobility Express AMX Amberjacks (FAO fish species code) AMX Alabama Motor eXpress Corporation (Nasdaq:AMXC) of Richardson, Texas Richardson is a suburb in Dallas County and Collin County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 91,803, while according to a 2006 estimate, the population had grown to 99,200. , a manufacturer of advanced control system technologies. This agreement brings together two Arrow divisions, Arrow OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and Computing Solutions (OCS OCS - Object Compatibility Standard ) and the Arrow/Bell Components Group, in a joint program for AMX that includes material procurement, inventory management and distribution services. Beyond its exclusive nature, the relationship between Arrow and AMX is a joint effort between Arrow Bell and OCS, the division of Arrow that provides integration, manufacturing and supply chain management services to industrial OEMs and intellectual property-based companies, to present a unified organization for displays and semiconductor needs on a global basis. "The agreement is a great example of how two sides of the Arrow organization -- OCS and Arrow Bell -- can work together to understand a customer's needs and present a comprehensive solution," said Steve Ramsland, vice president and general manager, OEM Computing Solutions, Arrow Electronics. "AMX has a clear vision for speed, agility, reliability, and life-cycle cost management in its supply chain model," said Paul Katz Paul Katz is an American cellist. He is known to concertgoers the world over as cellist of the Cleveland Quartet, which during an international career of 26 years, made more than 2,500 appearances on four continents. , vice president, Digital Supply Chain Solutions, Arrow Electronics. "Arrow is proud to have this opportunity to bring together our industry leading services, tools, and infrastructure to provide a powerful, world-class solution that will enable AMX to reach its performance objectives." AMX systems control and manage electronic devices for homes and businesses, including audio/video, videoconferencing, HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) In the home or small office with a handful of computers, HVAC is more for human comfort than the machines. In large datacenters, a humidity-free room with a steady, cool temperature is essential for the trouble-free , lighting, and security systems. AMX systems are found in upscale residences as well as corporate boardrooms, college campuses, and military and commercial network operation centers. AMX outsources its manufacturing to ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. certified companies in the U.S., Mexico and Southeast Asia Southeast Asia, region of Asia (1990 est. pop. 442,500,000), c.1,740,000 sq mi (4,506,600 sq km), bounded roughly by the Indian subcontinent on the west, China on the north, and the Pacific Ocean on the east. . Specific aspects of the arrangement between AMX and Arrow that make the relationship work well for AMX, its manufacturing partners and for Arrow include: -- Arrow participation during the design and prototype phase at AMX -- Renewed dialogue between AMX and local U.S.-based component and display manufacturers, which is important to AMX's research and design process -- Fast ramp-ups on new product line production needs -- One-stop shopping, even on non-franchised products Arrow acquires on AMX's behalf -- Pre-negotiated, set pricing regardless of volume or geographic locale of the manufacturing company. -- Access to Arrow's supply chain IT systems -- Standardized purchasing process across Arrow's divisions and across continental divides -- Allocation protection and early notification on end-of-life products -- An on-site Arrow project manager and team to assist AMX with its ongoing procurement and material management needs Arrow was one of several distributors AMX considered when it began searching for a way to improve its supply chain processes. Arrow was chosen by AMX because it had the majority of AMX's needed components and display products already in its supplier portfolio, and was able to acquire and negotiate suitable pricing on components from outside suppliers. "AMX needed one global partner who was able to bring immediate value to the material supply equation and was willing to develop new ways of doing business. We chose Arrow because they offered the best solutions to meet these needs," said Carl Evans, vice president of operations for AMX. About the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Computer Products group and the Arrow/Bell Components group of Arrow Electronics The North American Computer Products group of Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) is a leading distributor of enterprise and embedded computing systems to resellers and OEM customers in North America. Based in Englewood, CO, the group is comprised of four divisions that make up Enterprise Computing Solutions (Support Net, SBM SBM - Solution Based Modelling , MOCA MOCA Museum of Contemporary Art MOCA Multimedia over Coax MoCA Museum of Chinese in the Americas MOCA Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance MOCA Montezuma Castle National Monument (US National Park Service) , Enterprise Storage Solutions) and OEM Computing Solutions, which serves industrial OEMs and intellectual property-based companies. Visit all of our divisions at www.arrownacp.com. Arrow/Bell Components specializes in serving the needs of emerging original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and offers the industry's most powerful line card, technical expertise, value-added services, and innovative supply chain management solutions. Arrow Electronics is one of the world's largest distributors of electronic components and computer products and a leading provider of services to the electronics industry. About AMX Corporation AMX CORPORATION is a worldwide leader in advanced control system technology targeting commercial and residential markets. AMX delivers convenient, easy-to-use solutions that incorporate advanced programming and network applications to simplify your life through technology. AMX's strategy is to work with leading dealers and distributors to integrate its products with other electronic devices, while continuing to lead the industry in control technology. It's your world. Take control.(TM) For more information about AMX, visit www.amx.com. |
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