BrightPoint Americas Announces Logistic Services Relationship with PlayMG Corp
November 09 2012 - 8:00AM
BrightPoint, an Ingram Micro company, ("BrightPoint") (NYSE:IM), a
leading provider of mobility lifecycle products and services,
announced today that its subsidiary, BrightPoint North America L.P.
("BrightPoint Americas"), has entered into a logistic services
agreement with PlayMG Corp. ("PlayMG"), makers of MGTM, the
first dedicated, pocketable Wi-Fi app gaming device for the Android
market.
Under the terms of the agreement, BrightPoint Americas will
provide a variety of critical logistic services, including
receiving, warehousing, inventory and order management,
transportation management, order fulfillment and reverse
logistics.
"BrightPoint has a world-class reputation in forward and reverse
logistics," stated T. Scott Edwards, PlayMG founding
partner. "We look forward to leveraging that experience as the
MG enters the portable market and gains traction in the mobile app
playing space."
"We are excited to support PlayMG in their go-to-market strategy
and mission to reimagine play affordably for young people," stated
J. Mark Howell, BrightPoint's president Mobile North
America. "BrightPoint's scalable, customized services platform
will accelerate the availability of PlayMG's gaming system in the
retail and direct-to-consumer channels."
About PlayMG Corp.
PlayMG Corp is a startup formed in 2012
comprised of technology, game and social industry veterans (and
parents) who have come together to affordably reimagine play for
young people, while enabling mom and dad to get back their
smartphones and tablets. PlayMG is the visionary creator of MG™—
the first dedicated, pocketable Wi-Fi app-gaming system for the
Android market.To learn more or order the MG visit www.PlayMG.com.
"Like" MG on facebook.com/mgmoregame.
About Ingram Micro
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,
technical and financial support, managed and cloud-based services,
and product aggregation and distribution. The company is the only
global broad-based IT distributor, serving 145 countries on six
continents with the world's most comprehensive portfolio of IT
products and services. Visit www.ingrammicro.com.
BrightPoint, an Ingram Micro company, is a leading provider of
mobility lifecycle products and services - with the ability to
provide complete lifecycle capabilities from basic warehousing to
software loading, order and accounts receivable management,
end-user fulfillment, and reverse logistics, which includes
services from repair to refurbishment and recycling of wireless
devices.
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Global Marketing
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