Ingram Micro Mobility and BuyCell Wireless Group Sign Exclusive Distribution Agreement
July 22 2013 - 8:00AM
Marketwired
Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), the world's largest wholesale
technology distributor and a global leader in IT supply-chain,
mobile device lifecycle services and logistics solutions, today
announced it has entered into an agreement with BuyCell Wireless
Group, LLC, (BCWG) one of the largest wireless retail buying
organizations in the country. Under the agreement, Ingram Micro
Mobility (IMM) will be the exclusive provider of mobile device
distribution services for (BCWG), which includes more than 1,000
retail stores owned and operated by BCWG members.
BCWG is a cooperative purchasing organization dedicated to
increasing the competitiveness of the independent wireless retail
companies that comprise its membership. Since its inception in
early 2005, BCWG members have worked together to achieve
significant savings and increased manufacturer support on more than
4 million wireless handsets and data devices.
IMM was selected as BCWG's exclusive distribution provider based
on IMM's extensive, established wireless supply chain
infrastructure, as well as IMM's advanced technology platform that
supports the diverse and escalating demand requirements of BCWG
members throughout the country. Additionally, BCWG required a
provider with established relationships and a high degree of
credibility with device OEMs to act as its strategic representative
in interacting with these important suppliers.
In addition to distribution services, BCWG is using IMM's
inventory planning and procurement processes. BCWG expects that
IMM's expertise in forecast and production timetables may lead to
more accurate inventory requirements, in-stock levels and in-time
delivery.
"Ingram Micro Mobility was the clear choice as our exclusive
distribution provider because they uniquely understand that
long-term success for all parties lies in continuously delivering
value to each of our partners along every point of the supply
chain," said Ted Benoit, managing director, BuyCell Wireless Group.
"Their reputation and reach throughout the country is unparalleled,
and we expect IMM's strong relationships with device OEMs to result
in meaningful savings in equipment acquisition costs for our
members. We look forward to working closely with IMM to supply our
members with all their device requirements, and to exploring the
potential to provide additional device lifecycle services our
members may need in the future."
"This is a meaningful relationship for IMM that positions us
well within the ecosystem of one of the nation's largest carrier
networks, and appreciably expands our retail network in the U.S.,"
said Bashar Nejdawi, president, Ingram Micro Mobility North
America. "BuyCell Wireless is recognized as one of the nation's
premier wireless device buying consortiums and we are privileged to
be selected as their exclusive distributor. We expect that our vast
and wide-reaching network will offer BuyCell Wireless members
unparalleled product availability to ensure each retailer is
meeting the needs and demands of their end-customer. We look
forward to expanding this program to additional retailers who share
the same vision of providing current, cutting-edge wireless devices
to consumers at the most competitive prices in the industry."
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About Ingram Micro Inc. Ingram Micro is
the world's largest wholesale technology distributor and a global
leader in IT supply-chain, mobile device lifecycle services and
logistics solutions. 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 and mobile solutions, technical support, financial
services and product aggregation and distribution. The company is
the only global broad-based IT distributor, serving approximately
160 countries on six continents with the world's most comprehensive
portfolio of IT products and services. Visit
www.ingrammicro.com.
Ingram Micro Mobility is a leading provider of device lifecycle
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 include services from repair to refurbishment and
recycling of wireless devices. Visit
www.ingrammicro.com/mobility.
About BuyCell Wireless Group, LLC BuyCell
Wireless Group is one of the country's first and largest buying
organizations dedicated to providing cost-effective equipment
sourcing and support services to its members. The independent
wireless retailers who comprise the membership work closely with
each other to achieve greater cost efficiencies, all while
expanding the points of distribution and market penetration for our
supply partners.
BuyCell Wireless Group continuously looks to expand its
membership through the addition of only those quality retailers who
share the vision and drive to deliver the highest quality
technology devices and support services to their customers at the
lowest possible prices. Visit www.buycellwireless.com.
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