Solutions Overview

WE BELIEVE: No other distributor, regardless of size, is a more comprehensive partner for getting your products to market... FASTER, EASIER, and BETTER than employee-owned Sager Electronics To request information on a specific service, please complete the following form or contact your local sales representative at 1-800-SAGER-800. Sager has developed a suite of unique programs designed specifically to meet your business needs. Reduce Inventory Carrying Costs Reducing Transaction Costs Special Packaging Requirements Dependable Sourcing Quality Assurance Timely Access to Information Reduce Inventory Carrying Costs Bonding Improve your inventory management through Sager's customized Bonding Program that manages your inventory from our warehouse. Sager's Bonding Program is available to qualified customers. Under this program inventory is electronically bonded and not available to other customers. Benefits of Sager's Bonding Program Available inventory to meet your JIT needs Access to critical parts at critical times Lower inventory carrying costs Reduced transaction costs Bonds that support your MRP sharing needs Customer reporting Consignment Improve your cash flow while maintaining product availability through Sager's Consignment program that places our inventory in your warehouse. Sager's Consignment Program is available to qualified Customers. Under this program you assume ownership of inventory as you need it. Benefits of Sager's Consignment Program On-site inventory availability Lower inventory carrying costs and higher turns Better cash flow Reduced time to market by improved ability to manage swings in demand Program works in conjunction with MRP sharing Sager Automated Inventory Replenishment System (A.I.R.S) Through the use of an in house laser data terminal, Sager A.I.R.S is a real-time automated inventory system that assists you and your inventory management needs. Sager's A.I.R.S program is available to qualified Customers. A.I.R.S can be used in conjunction with consignment or utilized only for replenishment of inventory. Benefits of Sager A.I.R.S Lowers inventory carrying costs and higher turns Replenishes inventory in a timely manner using minimum and reorder target quantities. Provides real time usage, receipt and cycle count reporting Shortens product cycle time Decreases time to market Reducing Transaction Costs Sager Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) - MRP Sager offers MRP sharing through a VMI report for customers utilizing EDI or any flat file configuration. This allows us to manage your forecast and also automate the Purchase Order process. We have the ability to convert your MRP's via EDI or Flat File and get an output report that includes customer forecast and all pertinent Peoplesoft information. This report tool gives us the ability to plan our inventory commitments based on your needs. Manage inventory levels based on forecast needs Quickly and efficiently review customer forecast Review available report with customer Manage by exception available Automate PO process via EDI or Flat File Monthly Billing Streamline your account payables with Sager's monthly billing program. Either one monthly or bi-monthly bill will itemize all transactions for the agreed upon billing cycle. Benefits of Sager's Monthly Billing Program Receive statements monthly (or BI-monthly) showing all previous month's transactions consolidated into one invoice. Increased efficiencies by reducing processing time Lower transaction costs Receive funds electronically to alleviate chance of error or delayed payment (EDI)-Electronic Data Interchange Sager has the ability to communicate information using EDI technology. Typical transactions include the transmission of Purchase Orders, Purchase Order Acknowledgements, Forecasts, Invoices and Payments as well as other standard documents. Utilizing EDI allows for a fast, secure and accurate way to reduce transaction costs, as well as cycle times. Features and Benefits Conducts common supply chain functions quickly and securely Processes orders from order to cash according to JIT needs Meets American National Standard Institute X12 requirements Speeds transaction time Eliminates manual re-entry of data Reduces supply chain management costs Gives ability to manage customers MRP needs (see Sager Vendor Managed Inventory) Order Online Order any time with ease from Sager.com. Benefits of Order Online Get pricing and availability any time Save time Instantly access Sager inventory Special Packaging Requirements Bar Code Label Development Sager ensures that each outbound package is labeled with information such as: Your Part Number Your Purchase Order Number Package Tracking Number Quantity All bar-code labels meet the EIA-556A standard. In addition, we have the ability to customize the labels to meet your individual needs, which: Lowers rate of error Facilitates customer process for receiving product Facilitates UPS tracking for packages EIA Standard Bar Code Label Sager ships every package with an EIA-556A standard bar code label through our computerized warehouse management system allowing us to fill orders more quickly and accurately. Sager also has the ability to customize the standard bar code label to meet requirements for qualified customers. Features and Benefits: Facilitates the tracking of packages Lowers rate of errors Facilitates customer process for receiving products Dependable Sourcing Branded LineCard In order to be a reliable business partner, a distributor must consistently provide products from suppliers who deliver the best in product quality and service. That's why Sager selects lines, rather than collects them. Through our Distributing Confidence® Supplier program, our suppliers become partners who share our vision of customer satisfaction and commitment to continuous improvement. A line card of suppliers who are selected, not collected Consistently access the right products from suppliers who represent the best in quality and service Get the leverage you need to negotiate your supply chain challenges Receive reliable OTD performance Enjoy rapid resolution of Corrective Action Requests Order with confidence through Sager's continuous improvement performance monitoring Search A Part/Product Solution easyClick A line card format that takes the 'search' out of finding the parts you need Eliminate tedious searching through catalog and printed line cards Get instant access to product selector guides that match a part to your design criteria Quickly identify product, price, and availability Link directly to supplier sites Quality Assurance Customer Satisfaction Performance Metrics The competitive environment demands continuous improvement in the quality of products and services across the supply chain. Sager has developed a comprehensive set of metrics by which we regularly monitor performance parameters critical to the success of our customers. Vendor Report Cards allow Sager and suppliers to collectively review and improve quality Monthly Supply Chain Customer Satisfaction Performance Reviews monitor key performance areas in sales, purchasing, and shipping that impact customer satisfaction The Customer Service Proficiency Program trains and evaluates Inside Sales staff to ensure consistency and accuracy of customer support and order management Independent audits by Perry Johnson Registrars confirms Sager's leadership in service and quality: Periodic customer and supplier surveys provide Sager with critical input for increasing customer satisfaction Customer Report Cards provide ongoing visibility of service performance please click here to download our Quality Assurance manual please click here to download our Quality Certificate Timely Access to Information Sager Connect Information on demand is a necessity for success in the face of the ever shorter time to market cycle. Sager Connect leverages the web-based platform of our powerful PeopleSoft® ERP to give you 24/7 secure access to your account so you have the information you need and the peace of mind you want. PeopleSoft® is a registered trademark of PeopleSoft Inc. Instantly access your order status in a secure environment Review open order reports to confirm delivery schedules Request changes to open orders Obtain real-time latest order activity Review and update all contacts associated with your account Access the selector guides for the parts you need from our Distributing Confidence® suppliers in just two clicks Access convenient smart link to carrier sites for "door to door" tracking Quickly get price, availability, ordering information and easily submit a RFQ Review up-to-date payment information New Product Alerts Register to receive product updates directly to the your mail box. Choose the product category of interest to you and we will send you new product highlights with links to detailed specs, sample request forms and price & availability Assurance that you have the latest in new product designs Timely access to product samples Improved time to market