Supply Chain Solutions

From Customer Challenges to Avnet Memec Solutions

  • Mission: Increase Avnet EM EMEA’s involvement with its customers by offering industry-leading supply chain solutions
  • Increased customer satisfaction = increased customer reliance
  • Note: More responsibility for Avnet as we integrate the supply chain into the customer (& supplier)
  • Increased sales (& ability to manage the growth)
  • Increased efficiency lowering total cost of ownership for the customer
  • While improving the cost model for Avnet
  • World-class tool set
  • EDI knowledge (simplification of information flow with customers)
  • POURS (replenishment plus forecasting)
  • Economic line value tool (cost analysis tool for customers and internal)
  • Soon: Pareto – C-Parts replenishment & order automation tool

Just-in-Time Delivery

JIT is ideally suited for customers with a stable forecast but changing demands. Based on a rolling forecast, the JIT shipment is triggered directly by the customer‘s manufacturing.


Buffer/Consignment Stock

Provides you with optimal security, increased flexibility, reduced backlog exposure, and ultimately, lower working capital.


Forecast Management

Optimised inventory profiling (ABC classification) and forecasting (via EDI), reduces your inventory exposure and order transaction cost.


Replenishment Services (Kanban)

Ideal where the customer has stable forecast and demands, and is focused on the benefits of lean inventory. Utilising a two-bin system and an automatic call-off process, Kanban reduces inventory exposure, order administration and production risks.