WHAT ACCESSCHANNEL DOES
AccessChannel provides an opportunity for emerging technology vendors to reach the U.S. reseller channel through Ingram Micro, Inc., the global distribution leader for technology and CE products and services.
By leveraging AccessChannel, vendors are able to take advantage of an exclusive relationship that Ingram shares with this unique logistic services company. AccessChannel provides a service whose processes are incomparable to classic aggregator models because they truly integrate manufacturers into Ingram’s system, rather than simply aggregating products into distribution. Once a vendor becomes an established client, AccessChannel will facilitate a direct distribution agreement between the client and Ingram Micro. This agreement allows the manufacturer to consign inventory into the Ingram central distribution facility. Then, the inventory is made available for sale to resellers and all orders are processed transparently through AccessChannel’s integrated system. This unique IT connectivity between AccessChannel and Ingram’s IMPULSE system allows for transactions to occur with great ease and efficiency, between the two parties. It is a feature that is unavailable to all other aggregators out there.
A partnership with AccessChannel completely eliminates Ingram’s back office administrative and physical cost associated with signing, carrying and managing emerging vendors. Ingram maintains the consolidation of customer relationships and control all customer facing activities and services.
