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Value Added Services

Programming

Dedicated Programming Capability

Avnet SEI's 3,600sq.ft. Programming Centre supports industry standard programmable devices, in various packages including surface mount, dual-in-line, PLCC and TSOP. Using manufacturer approved DATA I/O programming equipment, the Centre supports Programmable Logic Devices, Memory Devices and Microcontrollers. Input is accepted from device masters, truth-tables, equations and JEDEC format discs.

Volume Programming

Short prototype runs to high volume production can be handled with efficiency. For volume programming, the Centre provides fully automated handling, test vectoring and labelling of dual-in-line or surface mount devices. In total, the Centre programmes over four million devices a year.

Rapid Turnaround

Avnet SEI's European Programming Centre offers 48-hour turnaround, (subject to volume). A premium same day service is also available.

Master Devices

Master device generation and storage is offered. A 28,000 strong master library is currently maintained.

For further information call our European Programming Centre direct on +44 1270 586644.



Tape, Reeling and Erasure

In addition to programming, Avnet SEI's new Centre provides a comprehensive range of handling and erasing equipment.

For further information call our Programming Centre direct on +44 1270 586644.



Labelling

All paperwork and labelling is supplied with customer part numbering.



Kanban

Avnet SEI is committed to ensuring that our shipping facilities can meet the needs of all customers’ special supply requirements.

For both EDI and non-EDI based Kanban systems, Avnet SEI offers bin replenishment on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, as specified by the customer.



Barcoding

Both outer and inner boxes are barcoded to include customer-relevant information, speeding goods inwards handling.



Contract Management

In addition to competitive volume pricing, Avnet SEI's contract management facilities offer long term, proactive co-ordination of customer supply requirements. Each contract is individually supervised by an experienced manager; stock and delivery arrangements are tailored to each customer’s needs and regular business reviews monitor delivery performance.



Dynamic Buffer

Avnet SEI's bespoke software system, reviews the latest supplier lead time information against each customer’s usage on a daily basis. Highly accurate stock level requirement predictions are provided.



Early Warning

With the assistance of the Dynamic Buffer, and their in-depth market knowledge, Avnet SEI Contract Managers can provide the earliest possible warning of stock shortages. As a leading broadline distributor, Avnet SEI is well placed to identify alternative sources of supply.



Kitting & Consolidated despatch

Avnet SEI will prepack to customer specification, and ship direct to the production line.



Ship-to-Stock, Ship-to-Line, JIT

Avnet SEI have considerable experience in providing major customers with a tailor-made service.



Electronic trading

Electronic trading maximises purchasing and supply efficiency. To enable our customers to fully exploit these benefits, Avnet SEI has specifically developed several tools which are currently available.

Quick Quote Import

For even faster response, the Quick Quote Import faciliti enables Avnet SEI to accept customer enquiries in standard spreadsheet formats such as Microsoft Excel and Lotus 1-2-3 either via e-mail or on disc. Quotations are returned in their original format.

WIzzARD

A direct, universal, seamless interface that can support almost any MRP system. Direct electronic transfer combined with matching to the orderbook of customers’ MRP systems is provided free-of-charge. With WIzzARD there are no expensive start up costs, and no complex technology. Simply link up to WIzzARD via a modem or the Internet, or put your MRP output on disc and post it to us.

 
If you have any questions, please contact Avnet SEI Corporate Communications
P.O. Box 6824,   NL-4802  HV, Breda,  The Netherlands
email: comm@sei.nl, tel.: +31-76-5722400, fax: +31-76-5877743
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