Building and maintaining a robust supply chain can be a challenge in any market condition. Whether you’re facing component shortages, managing exess inventory, or developing your supply chain strategy, Smith has the versatility and programmes to help companies make informed and tactical decisions.
We have more than 40 years of experience in the industry and decades of market data to help us bridge gaps across the semiconductor supply chain. With sales offices and operational hubs in more than 20 cities across four continents, Smith offers localised support on a global scale.
Our highly trained procurement and sales teams provide tailored supply chain solutions to customers worldwide and have cultivated deep expertise in navigating today’s volatile market complexities. Smith excels in this dynamic landscape, identifying and responding to supply chain challenges in real time. We offer our customers unparalleled support backed by sophisticated market intelligence and sourcing capabilities across franchised, direct, and open-market channels.
As a leading independent distributor of semiconductors and provider of supply chain services, we not only understand the market but also help shape it. We work with you to identify pain points in your inventory-management processes and can build a programme to support your success. Our nimbleness, adaptability, and fully customisable solutions make us an ideal partner for projects of any size or scope.
Among our comprehensive suite of supply chain solutions, SmithTrade™ – our exclusive online marketplace – can help you turn your unused components, peripherals, and IT equipment into a source of revenue. This secure part-exchange platform efficiently and effectively matches your surplus with verified buyers, allowing you to easily negotiate a mutually beneficial agreement.
Additionally, our lot-buy and consignment programmes can help you move your surplus inventory quickly and free up warehouse space. Depending on your needs, consigned inventory can be stored across Smith’s ESD-safe warehouses in Amsterdam, Houston, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Once consigned, Smith will market, resell, and ship your product directly from stock.
Market shifts are unpredictable and can have devastating impacts on your supply chain, but Smith can help you stay ahead of the curve and mitigate any potential disruptions. Follow us on social media and visit smithweb.com to discover how Smith can help you navigate market complexities with confidence and agility.
By Janos Boszormenyi, Vice President, EMEA at Smith
