Distribution may be on a roll that shows little signs of slowing in 2019, but distributors aren’t resting on their success. In response to a booming market, expect deep investments in inventory and distribution operations digital infrastructure, and talent acquisition.
The following distributors provided input for the 2019 Distribution Outlook.
Digi-Key Electronics
Chris Beeson, Executive Vice President
Mouser Electronics
Kevin Hess, Senior Vice President of Marketing
TTI Americas
Don Akery, President
Premier Farnell
Christopher Breslin, President
Sager Electronics
Faris Aruri, Senior Vice President of Marketing
NewPower Worldwide
Careton Dufoe, CEO
Smith
Lee Ackerley, Co-Founder and Director
Future Electronics
Karim Yasmine, Corporate VP, Strategic Supplier Development
Allied Electronics & Automation
Dan Stewart, Vice President of Marketing & eCommerce