TTI achieves top marks in TDK’s European Distribution Awards
‘Perfect result’ ensures gold status in International Volume Distributor category
July 2017 – TTI, Inc., a world leading specialist distributor of electronic components, has been honoured with a ‘Senten Manten’ European Distribution Award in gold from TDK Europe. This is the second consecutive year that TTI has received the top award in the International Volume Distributor category.
Senten Manten is a Japanese term that translates as ‘perfect result’ that is achieved with a score of 1000. TDK’s annual assessment of distribution partners is scored rigorously on distributors’ performance and collaboration with TDK in four categories: business performance, inventory management, contractual terms and operational excellence. To achieve an award, distributors must score at least 600/1000.
Commented Felix Corbett, Director, Supplier Marketing, TTI, Inc. in Europe: “We can only deliver the levels of service and support that our customers demand if we work in partnership with our franchise suppliers. Therefore, we welcome any efforts to measure and improve our relationships. The TDK Senten Manten awards are achieved by stringent analysis of performance according to a strict framework of criteria. These results are very useful in building, maintaining and strengthening the fantastic co-operation we have with TDK. We are honoured to receive this award and thank TDK very much.”
Added Dietmar Jaeger, head of the TDK’s distribution business in Europe and Vice President of the Global Sales Distribution: “TTI has always been an outstanding performer in our distribution network. We share the same goal – to deliver the best possible value to our customers – which is an excellent basis for our partnership. We are delighted that TTI continues to achieve such high results in our awards program and thank every member of their team for their commitment, energy and expertise. ”
About TTI, Inc.
TTI, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, is one of the world’s leading specialist distributors of passive, connector, electromechanical, discrete, power and sensor components. TTI’s philosophy is “Lead by Design”, and the company differentiates itself by focusing on people, parts and process. TTI in Europe strives to be the distributor of choice for customers and suppliers alike by introducing new product technologies and by stocking broad and deep inventory across its franchise base. TTI’s sophisticated inventory management system ensures the ability to service changes in demand due to fluctuating markets and supply chains. For more information about TTI, please visit http://www.ttieurope.com.
About TDK Corporation
TDK Corporation is a leading electronics company based in Tokyo, Japan. It was established in 1935 to commercialize ferrite, a key material in electronic and magnetic products. TDK’s portfolio includes passive components, such as ceramic, aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors, ferrites and inductors, high-frequency products, and piezo and protection components, as well as sensors and sensor systems and power supplies. These products are marketed under the product brands TDK, EPCOS, InvenSense, Micronas, Tronics and TDK-Lambda. TDK’s further main product groups include magnetic application products, energy devices, and flash memory application devices. TDK focuses on demanding markets in the areas of information and communication technology and automotive, industrial and consumer electronics. The company has a network of design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South America. In fiscal 2017, TDK posted total sales of USD 10.5 billion and employed about 100,000 people worldwide.
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TTI, Inc.
Jessica Ann Garry
Director, Marketing Communications Europe
T: +49 8142 6680 – 473
F: +49 8142 6680 – 9473
E-mail: Jessica-ann.garry@de.ttiinc.com
or
Nick Foot, BWW Communications
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