Leading Consumer Electronics Manufacturer Selects IM-Logistics to Manage Fulfillment
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE:IM)
, the largest global wholesale provider of technology products and supply chain management services, today announced its U.S. IM-Logistics division will manage warehousing, inventory, order management and transportation for SmartDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SMDK)
, a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of advanced consumer electronic products and software solutions. SmartDisk selected IM-Logistics' services as part of its corporate strategy to streamline its infrastructure and optimize its operations.
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"Ingram Micro's proven distribution and fulfillment expertise complements our customer service and support while helping us effectively manage inventory and reduce costs," said Mike Battaglia, president and CEO of SmartDisk. "Outsourcing our backend logistics allows us to remain focused on our core competencies of consumer electronics innovation, manufacturing and marketing."
SmartDisk selected IM-Logistics as its fulfillment and logistics provider to ensure an optimum buying experience for its customers and increase overall efficiencies within the supply chain. To accomplish these goals, IM-Logistics' inventory management system will seamlessly receive orders from SmartDisk. Once the electronic order is received, it is automatically sent to one of IM-Logistics' state-of-the-art distribution centers, which completes the fulfillment process and delivers the product to the end user.
"In today's competitive market, effectively managing your supply chain and streamlining business operations are more important than ever," said Michael Terrell, senior vice president and general manager, IM-Logistics, Ingram Micro U.S. "By taking advantage of our services, SmartDisk gains a logistical advantage and can take additional costs out of its business model."
About SmartDisk Corporation
SmartDisk is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of a range of advanced consumer electronic products and exciting software solutions that are enabling the digital age and simplifying the digital lifestyle. The company's innovative products help users transfer, store, manage and share digital music, video, pictures and data. Headquartered in the U.S., with operations in Europe and Asia, SmartDisk sells and supports its products worldwide. SmartDisk's partners include Apple, Fujifilm, Olympus, Sony, Toshiba and others. For more information, go to http://www.smartdisk.com/ .
About IM-Logistics
Established in June 2000 as a division of Ingram Micro U.S., IM-Logistics provides end-to-end order fulfillment, logistics and supply chain solutions to manufacturers, retailers and e-tailers of technology and consumer electronics products. IM-Logistics leverages Ingram Micro's 20-year track record in order management and fulfillment to drive efficiency in the supply chain and ensure companies can meet customer demand effectively. As the logistics engine behind Ingram Micro, the division achieves a better than 99 percent accuracy rate for order deliveries. IM-Logistics U.S. provides its services leveraging more than 4.1 million square feet of U.S. warehouse space for its industry- leading distribution and reverse logistics network, which offers one- or two- day ground coverage to more than 99 percent of the United States.
About Ingram Micro Inc.
Ingram Micro Inc. is the largest global wholesale provider of technology products and supply chain management services. The company operates in 36 countries with sales of $30.7 billion for the fiscal year 2000. Ingram Micro's global regions provide the distribution of technology products and services, marketing development and supply chain management services to more than 175,000 technology solution providers and 1,700 manufacturers. The company is focused on maximizing shareowner value and achieving customer satisfaction through innovation in the information technology supply chain. Visit http://www.ingrammicro.com/corp .
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