Avnet Computer Marketing Recognized for Training Excellence; Training Magazine Ranks Avnet Computer Marketing in Top 100.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2003 Avnet Computer Marketing, a leading provider of mid-range to high-end technology products and services, has been named 71st among Training magazine's list of Top 100 Training Organizations for its training initiatives in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . The award recognizes companies for their proven commitment to embrace and use training, not only to deliver business results, but also to support their corporate values and enhance the work lives of their people. In presenting the award, Training magazine noted the results achieved by Avnet Computer Marketing's Organizational Development Team, while working with the company's IT division to implement new productivity systems. In addition, Training magazine further recognized Avnet Computer Marketing with an Outstanding Initiative Award for its "Build Your Brain" program. The program gives employees -- during their lunch breaks -- an opportunity to expand their skills in one-hour increments in areas such as interpersonal communication Interpersonal communication is the process of sending and receiving information between two or more people. Types of Interpersonal Communication This kind of communication is subdivided into dyadic communication, Public speaking, and small-group communication. , finance and team management. "We are honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. to receive this recognition from Training magazine for our leadership in developing our team," said Rick Hamada, president, Avnet Computer Marketing. "Avnet understands that training and developing employees must be a strategic focus in growing a high-performance culture that delivers superior results to customers and partners. Vice President of Organization Development Joan Flanagan and her team members spearheaded this effort and have transformed the training function. Today, the team operates as a strategic business partner, supporting and guiding our employees to align align (  līn),v to move the teeth into their proper positions to conform to the line of occlusion. their efforts with our vision, values and business objectives. The contributions of this team are of great value to our business." Development strategy for Avnet Computer Marketing focused on creating a blended learning Blended Learning is the combination of multiple approaches to learning. Blended learning can be accomplished through the use of 'blended' virtual and physical resources. A typical example of this would be a combination of technology-based materials and face-to-face sessions used environment, using a mix of training methods ranging from instructor-based to technology-based curriculum. Initiatives, such as the Leadership Development Program, are designed to support specific business goals. The goal of the Leadership Development Program is to enhance the skill level of managers in strategic areas in order to develop excellence within the organization and prepare managers for potential advancement to senior positions. The program enhances skill levels in relationship management, team building and financial management. All Avnet Computer Marketing training programs are designed to support company-wide objectives and goals for a targeted approach to building knowledge and enhancing skills. Every program is also evaluated for its success based on participant feedback and ROI (Return On Investment) The monetary benefits derived from having spent money on developing or revising a system. In the IT world, there are more ways to compute ROI than Carter has liver pills (and for those of you who never heard of that expression, it means a lot). analysis. As a result, Avnet Computer Marketing employees are better equipped to serve the needs of their customers and drive growth for the company. About Avnet Computer Marketing Avnet Computer Marketing markets enterprise technology products from the world's premier computer manufacturers and software suppliers. Customers include value-added resellers A value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that adds some feature(s) to an existing product(s), then resells it (usually to end-users) as an integrated product or complete "turn-key" solution. (VARs) and enterprise customers. Avnet Computer Marketing provides marketing support, pricing strategies There are many ways in which the price of a product can be determined. The following are the foremost strategies that businesses are likely to use. Competition-based pricing Setting the price based upon prices of the similar competitor products. and supplier relationship management. Avnet Computer Marketing is a $2.4 billion operating group of Avnet Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AVT AVT avian arginine vasotocin. See vasotocin. ), a Phoenix-based Global Fortune 500 company. Avnet is a technology marketing, distribution and services company and the world's largest distributor of electronic components and computer products from industry leading manufacturers. Global sales for fiscal 2002 were $8.9 billion (year ended June 28, 2002). |
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