Monday, January 16, 2006

Avnet Targets Mid Size OEMs

Phoenix, Arizona-based Avnet Electronics Marketing has launched a new focused service aimed at mid-sized Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The firm said today that it has launched The Avnet Connection, a service powered by Technology Forecasters Inc. to provide mid-sized OEMs with access to workshops and services for global manufacturing. The company said that the new service would offer subscribers the ability to participate in global supply chain workshops, quarterly forums, and access to Avnet's electronic bill of material support. Avnet is a distributor of electronic components.