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Global Cabling and Communications Devices

Countdown Technologies’ partnership with Anixter Inc. expands our distribution globally to provide superior delivery of Cabling and Communication devices across the world. We are one of Anixter’s premier minority-owned business partner is the federal, state & local government authorize to use their Federal Supply Schedule for all of their products. In addition, we provide the same distribution and logistical solutions to the commercial space as well. This is evident is two (2) projects, one federal, the Pentagon Renovation Program through our partner General Dynamics and the other commercial, AOL/CNN.

Global Distribution Network

Whether your project is in Des Moines, Iowa, or Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, we can get products to you from local inventory within 24 hours. Our global reach is second to none, yet you can count on receiving a local touch every time you conduct business with us.

We can handle any cabling project you throw our way. Even if your projects don’t require our global capabilities, Anixter’s resources can be of value to you. Whether you’re a large company with multiple sites across the world, or just a small singlesite business, Anixter can provide you a cost-effective solution where, when and how you need it. We can also recommend a local contractor, who will make sure your installation is trouble free.

Benefits

  • Our team has offices in 21 of the of the world’s 24 time zones
  • Our team conducts business in 40 different countries in over 30 languages and in over 30 currencies
  • Over $500 million in inventory
  • 185,000 product from 2,800 manufacturers
  • Over 125 warehouses with over 4.4 million square feet of space
  • more than 7,000 orders daily

Logistics
According to the Council of Logistics Management, logistics is defined as, “The process of planning, implementing and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services and related information from the point of origin to point of consumption, for the purpose of conforming to customer requirements.” At Anixter, we ship more than 7,000 orders on a daily basis. We strive to ship the right products to the desired location, on time and in the most cost-effective manner. More simply, it is the science (and art) of utilizing our core distribution network to satisfy our customers.

Since 1957, our partner has relied on our distributor’s strength to pick, pack and ship products, and establish relationships with various freight carriers on a global basis. Our team of 4,500+ professionals understand logistics and are proud of our distribution heritage.

Logistics Benefits
Reduction in time and effort spent on order cycle time so you can focus on core competencies

  • eAnixter allows effective shipment tracking and labor deployment coordination
  • Timely delivery of product and information
  • Reduced direct transportation expense
  • Reduced indirect transportation expense in managing transportation agreements and services
  • Eliminate need to determine which carriers/mode accommodate which products
  • Product knowledge enables shipment planning for optimal service and cost
  • Efficient movement of material across borders

Services

  • Established relationships with LTL, parcel and air carriers globally
  • Utilize best-in-class transportation companies
  • Import and export document preparation and coordination
  • Manage transportation agreements and tariffs
  • International presence in over 40 countries
  • Integrated with carriers’ tracking systems to provide in-transit visibility
  • Reverse logistics program