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HMC offers products for the design, assembly, test and repair of computer components.
AESC will operate as a standalone division of VEC.
Avnet: Transparency is critical to strong partnerships in the global economy.
STI location in Madison, AL, will operate as a Hisco location.
This article is part of MDM's 2014 Distribution Trends Report. It provides a quick look at key trends affecting the electronics distribution sector.
The annual report was researched and written by MDM editors based on interviews with dozens of wholesaler-distributors, as well as industry experts and manufacturers. MDM also conducted a survey of its readers to uncover the trends outlined in this report.
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Trends outlined in the 2014 report include:
- Leaving Economic Uncertainty Behind
- Connecting the Dots Online and Offline
- Need for Access Whenever, Wherever, However Drives Mobile Adoption
- Avoiding Information Overload Essential with Analytics
- Making the Case for Millennials in Distribution
- Training, Technology Take Front Seat in Employee Retention Strategies
- Better Inventory Management Through Data, Collaboration
- Distributors Seek More Complete Strategy for Vending
- Private Equity Consolidating Markets
- A More Practical Approach to Product Expansion
- Other Trends
- Trend Snapshots for 13 Sectors
The report also includes the following case studies and interviews:
- 2014 MDM Market Movers
- Engman-Taylors Cost-Saving Teams
- Capitol Coffees Proactive Problem-Solving
- Redwood Plastics Online Success Story
- MDM Market Leader Profiles
- DGI Supply: Building on the Core
- F.W. Webb Takes Diverse View of Market
Technology distributor's fourth-quarter sales were up 4 percent.
Industrial segment sales increased 5.8 percent in the fourth quarter, the highest-growth segment.
Growth for Avnet was driven by strong demand for IT infrastructure and ongoing growth in electronic components.
Avnet acquired a majority interest in MSC Group in October.
Erick Schuck will succeed Peter Kong, who is retiring.
Michael Buseman joins Avnet from Plexus Corp.
Profit for the electronics distributor climbed 20 percent.
