Matrix Orbital Welcomes New Distributor, Digi-Key
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Digi-Key is Matrix Orbital's newest distributor. Digi-Key Corporation is one of the fastest-growing electronic component distributors in the World. The stimulus for this growth is Digi-Key's customer-centered business philosophy. Simply stated: Provide the customer with the absolute best service possible.In just the past four years, Digi-Key has moved from 20th largest to 6th largest among the more than 500 electronic component distributors in North America. "We believe Digi-Key provides the best service in the industry," says Digi-Key president Mark Larson. "With a nearly 22% compound annual rate of sales growth over the past 20 years—none as a result of acquisition—there is perhaps no greater testimony to the quality Digi-Key provides its customers. Service is what differentiates one distributor from another. Service is what differentiates Digi-Key from other electronic component distributors. Superior service and breadth and quality of product offered are key factors in driving Digi-Key's growth internationally."
Digi-Key ships product to over 120 countries worldwide from a single
location in Thief River Falls, MN, USA. All orders of international
origin are exported from the US in accordance with the Export
Administration Regulations. Diversion contrary to US Law is prohibited.There are several distinctive factors that make Digi-Key truly unique:
- It has no outside sales force.
- It serves an international market from a single, geographically centralized location.
- It is committed to a "fill-rate" of better than 90%, compared to an industry average of 50% or less.
- It provides Same-Day Shipment on orders entered by 8:00pm Central Time (USA).
- Its marketing program is among the largest and most comprehensive in the industry.
- It is a traditional direct-mail distributor that has embraced and successfully integrated the competitive advantages that leading edge technology provides.
Digi-Key's Web site, first launched in 1995, offers complete online commerce capabilities along with 24/7 instant access to a broad-based, multi-million dollar product inventory. A state-of-the-art order fulfillment system enables Digi-Key to process orders—from order entry to shipping—in as little as 20 minutes! Digi-Key processes hundreds-of-thousands of Internet orders for customers around the world each year.
The electronics industry is truly dynamic. Digi-Key represents one of the fastest-growing electronic component distributors within that marketplace. The company's remarkable sales growth and its ability to consistently out perform the industry is the best evidence of Digi-Key's superior service. The customer speaks loudest with their US dollars, Canadian dollars, Yen, Won, Hong Kong Dollars, Singapore dollars, Taiwan dollars, Pounds and Euros.Digi-Key is growing at a rapid rate and continues to gain market share. It is Digi-Key’s customer-centered business philosophy that will continue to drive the company's rapid growth far into the future.
Thanks to Brandon Kasprowicz at Digi-Key for all his help in the past few weeks, and thank you to everyone else at Digi-Key for taking the time to add Matrix Orbital to their roster.
Last modified 2008-10-28 03:10 PM
