Arrow Electronics' Experts Share Real World Experiences at 2004 Supply-Chain World Conference Arrow Discusses Supply Chain Agility and System Implementation Challenges MELVILLE, N.Y., March 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- What: 2004 Supply-Chain World North America Conference focusing on the 21st century's supply chain realities. This premiere event provides attendees with the opportunity to connect the dots between people, ideas, best-in-class practices, and solutions that fit every company's supply chain world. Who: Darr Greenhalgh, Director of Supply Chain Services for Arrow Electronics, Inc., will detail the dynamics and uncertainties of the high-tech industry and clearly illustrate the connection between building mechanisms for greater agility and achieving lean supply chain objectives. The use of several case studies as well as a review of Arrow's own investments in building agility will be used to describe how companies can achieve their own lean supply chain and flexibility objectives and realize significant benefits. (Monday, March 29th 4-5 p.m.) Geoff Fry, Director, Supplier Services Group for Arrow Electronics, Inc., along with Russ Rasmus, Vice President, Electronics and High Tech for Manugistics, will describe Arrow's experience in implementing a new inventory management system. In particular, Arrow will share insight on the most important elements to consider when an organization decides to make such a significant investment. (Tuesday, March 30th 1:30 until 2:15 p.m.) When: Darr Greenhalgh will present on Monday, March 29th from 4-5 p.m. at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers in Chicago, Illinois. Geoff Fry will present along with Russ Rasmus on Tuesday, March 30th from 1:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers in Chicago, Illinois. Arrow Electronics is one of the world's largest distributors of electronic components and computer products and a leading provider of solutions and services to the technology sector. Headquartered in Melville, New York, Arrow serves as a supply channel partner for more than 600 suppliers and over 150,000 original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers, andcommercial customers through more than 200 sales facilities and 18 distribution centers in 41 countries. DATASOURCE: Arrow Electronics, Inc. CONTACT: Maria Neder, Public Relations Manager of Arrow Electronics, Inc., +1-631-847-5467, Web site: http://www.arrow.com/

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