BRUSSELS (Belgium), January 15th 2012 – Ingram Micro Logistics, a division of Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), the largest global wholesale provider of technology products and supply chain management services, today announced the signing of an agreement with “GlobalWare Solutions Europe” located in Hoofddorp, Netherlands.
GlobalWare offers a blend of pliable technology and world-class services that will revolutionize the way people engage the online market. With the explosion of the Internet, eCommerce has become a critical route to connect with customers, build your brand, and propel profits. GlobalWare’s turnkey solutions drive complexity and cost from online store management, allowing customers to focus on providing meaningful content and communication.
GlobalWare’s highly customizable platform and world-class customer service helps drive a personalized shopping experience across channels that cultivates conversions and loyalty.
Senior VP, Operations& Supply Chain– North America and IM Logistics EMEA Executive sponsor Terry Tysseland stated:”It is very good that we are now able to offer through this Partnership full Frontstore eCommerce capabilities to all our existing and potential customers if they require one turn-key Solution. Our Logistic capabilities, combined with the Ecommerce expertise of GlobalWare offers an attractive all in one package”.
“Working with Ingram Micro Logistics offers us the opportunity to expand our footprint in Europe,” states David Beatson, President and CEO of GlobalWare Inc . “Combining our eCommerce expertise with IM Logistics’ well-placed Distribution Centers enables us to service global customers who are looking for Pan-European coverage. Together we can offer an expanded supply chain solution. GlobalWare will continue to invest in its eCommerce capabilities as the online market continues to grow.”
Ingram Micro Logistics provides supply chain services for manufacturers, publishers, brick and mortar retailers, and web marketers. Supply chain solutions can be implemented using Ingram Micro’s infrastructure, the vendor’s existing infrastructure, or other third-party facilities. Ingram Micro Logistics’ integrated supply chain solutions help partners to:
Increase turns and reduce inventory
Change from fixed to variable cost structure
Reduce cycle time from overseas manufacturing points to customer locations
Extend customer reach with integrated retail/web presence
About Ingram Micro Inc.
As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics services, technical support, financial services, and product aggregation and distribution. The company serves more than 150 countries and is the only global broad-based IT distributor with operations in Asia.
Visit www.ingrammicro-europe.com
About GlobalWare Solutions:
GlobalWare Solutions, Inc. is the only provider of global end-to-end e-business and supply chain solutions that fully encompass both digital and physical fulfillment operations. The company helps progressive industry leaders like Disney, Iomega, Avaya, Polar, Dell and RIM simplify and accelerate the marketing and fulfillment of their products and services. GlobalWare’s comprehensive suite of scalable, managed services spans building and operating customized e-business stores, online software distribution including e-licenses and digital rights management, and physical fulfillment of everything from medical devices to high tech equipment to consumer electronics. GlobalWare is privately held and co-headquartered in Haverhill, Mass., and Redwood City, Calif., with multiple offices in North America, Europe and Asia.
Please visit: www.globalwaresolutions.com
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