Whistler Technology Xchange (WTX) is expert in the electronics components sector having earned its reputation as an independent distributor.

An innovative company with a clear understanding of the changing electronics marketplace, WTX is carefully planning its entry into the franchise sector. Today the company is on track to becoming a globally recognised procurement specialist.

Jonathan Vincent, Director of WTX said, “Although we had a strong customer base, the electronics industry was experiencing difficult times, a market downturn meant that many of our established counterparts struggled to remain competitive. We saw an opportunity to get directly involved with the downstream manufacturers believing we could source electronic components more efficiently and cost effectively than others around us.”

However to enable this business transformation, WTX recognised their existing IT systems would not support their new business objectives and launched a project to explore the alternatives.

Initially WTX considered developing an in-house solution that would give them an exact fit and it wasn’t until they came across Strategix OneOffice that they realised everything they needed in a pre-configured yet flexible supply chain solution was already available with OneOffice.

Jonathan commented, “Strategix already had in-depth experience of providing solutions to the franchise marketplace that WTX was entering, they listened, they understood and they delivered.

OneOffice with its modular approach and in-built best practice provides the functionality we need to enable us to capitalise on component shortages and product obsolescence issues. The software enables us to globally source products that may not be available via normal channels, and if we are able to prevent downstream manufacturers experiencing potential production down time, then we have cracked it.”

WTX has implemented its accounts, sales and marketing processes within the OneOffice environment, adding more value and further streamlining their internal systems. Vincent closes by saying, “We have very high expectations of OneOffice over coming years, which we anticipate will enable us to further increase profit levels and develop additional business opportunities.

about whistler technology xchange
WTX serves as a single-source partner to OEMs and contract manufacturers for intelligent supply chain management. Helping its manufacturing partners turn excess parts into cash through customised, turnkey solutions.

With a broad market reach and an inventory of over one million semiconductors and passives WTX helps buyers and sellers of electronic components control their inventory costs.

WTX is located in a state-of-the-art sales and distribution centre in Nottingham, UK. Operations meet all Electrostatic Discharge Compliance standards to BSEN61340/5-1. Most importantly, WTX has been certified to comply with the ISO 9001-2000 standards of quality, "an international consensus of good management practices with the aim of ensuring that the organisation can time and time again deliver the product or services that meet the client's quality requirements."
For more information about WTX please visit: www.wtxplc.com

about strategix
Strategix is a leading European software house, dedicated to the development and rapid deployment of supply chain software.

We focus on the wholesale and retail distribution, logistics and service sectors where our software maximizes supply chain efficiency and accelerates customer service. Our systems are designed for reliability, availability and performance. Our customers enjoy a rapid return on their investment and genuine competitive advantage.

Focused on key growth sectors which range from high technology to household and building products, Strategix numbers businesses such as Fired Earth, Fuller Smith & Turner, Jewson, London Underground, MacLean Electrical, Midwich, Routeco, Virgin Mobile and Wolseley among its customers.

February 2006

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