Summary of Allied Electronics Adds Its Full Components Inventory to New ECIA Part Search Web Site
This 2011 press release announces that Allied Electronics joined the ECIA's new inventory search website, ECIAsauthorized.com. The platform aims to combat counterfeit parts by displaying only genuine, authorized distributor inventory. Unlike commercial search engines influenced by advertising, this site lists products based on availability and match accuracy. Users can search for components but must complete purchases directly through individual distributor sites like Allied.com to ensure data security.
Parts used in the Allied Electronics Inventory:
- Audio devices
- Video devices
- RF devices
- Security devices
- Automation and control equipment
- Batteries
- Chemicals
- Adhesives
- Circuit protection
- Connectors
- Enclosures
- Racks
- Cabinets
- ESD products
- Prototyping aids
- Fans
- Motors
- Thermal management components
- Optoelectronics
- Lighting
- Passive components
- Pneumatics
- Power products
- Semiconductors
- Sensors
- Switches
- Relays
- Test and measurement devices
- Tools
- Hardware
- Wire
- Cable
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) July 26, 2011
The Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) announced today that the product line of Allied Electronics has been added to the associations new inventory search Web site, http://www.eciaauthorized.com. Only inventory from authorized distributors is displayed on the site. The site is the first of its kind to be industry-owned and managed.
Allied Electronics, Inc. is headquartered in Fort Worth, Tex. and maintains sales offices across the United States and Canada . With more than 2 million products in its inventory, Allied is able to meet the needs of a wide range of customers in a variety of businesses and industries.
ECIAs new part search Web site is a key component of the associations fight against counterfeit parts, providing customers with a secure location to find authorized products. The site only lists inventory that is genuine and backed by the manufacturers warranty, said ECIA President Robin Gray.
ECIAauthorized.com is the industrys safest parts inventory search engine, said Scott McLendon, Allieds Vice President of Product Management and Marketing. The information is always up-to-date, orders are placed directly with the distributors and no unauthorized sources are allowed. Were very happy to be a part of it and proud of the associations efforts to protect buyers from counterfeit components.
Allieds extensive authorized product line includes audio, video, RF and security devices, automation and control equipment and components, batteries, chemicals, adhesives, circuit protection, connectors, enclosures, racks, cabinets, ESD products, prototyping aids, fans, motors and thermal management, optoelectronics, lighting, passive components, pneumatics, power products, semiconductors, sensors, switches, relays, test and measurement devices, plus tools and hardware, wire and cable.
Search results on http://www.eciaauthorized.com are drawn from all participating distributors and displayed at random, based on search match and availability. This is a major difference from some search sites, which are influenced by advertising expenditures or sponsorships.
While inventory searches will be handled on the association Web site, sales will be completed through each distributors private site. Allied orders will be placed through http://www.allied.com. This is another benefit to users in that it eliminates the possibility of purchase data being captured and shared by unauthorized third parties.
About Allied Electronics
Allied Electronics is a small order, high service level distributor of electronic components and electromechanical products with over 50 sales offices across the United States and in Canada. With more than 2.2 million parts online and more than 115,000 products featured in the Allied Catalog, engineers and purchasers often look to Allied for prototyping due to its broad range of product solutions from over 300 world-class suppliers. Find out more at http://www.alliedelec.com
About ECIA
The Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) was formed in 2011 by the combination of the National Electronic Distributors Association (NEDA) and the Electronic Components Association (ECA). The Association connects all segments of the electronic components industry including manufacturers, authorized distributors and manufacturers representatives. ECIA members are involved in networking, development of industry guidelines and standards, advocacy, research, conferences and exhibitions and special interest roundtables. For more information, visit http://www.eciaonline.org.
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- What is the primary purpose of the ECIAsauthorized.com website?
The site serves as an industry-owned search engine designed to fight against counterfeit parts by displaying only genuine inventory from authorized distributors. - How does the search result ranking work on this site?
Search results are displayed at random based on search match and availability, rather than being influenced by advertising expenditures or sponsorships. - Where are sales transactions completed after a search?
Sales are completed through each participating distributor's private site, such as http://www.allied.com, rather than on the association website. - Can customers find unauthorized sources on ECIAsauthorized.com?
No, the site explicitly does not allow unauthorized sources and only lists inventory backed by manufacturers warranties. - Why is using this site beneficial for purchase data security?
Completing orders directly with distributors eliminates the possibility of purchase data being captured and shared by unauthorized third parties. - Does the site provide up-to-date information?
Yes, according to Allied Electronics, the information on the site is always up-to-date. - Who manages and owns the ECIAsauthorized.com platform?
The site is owned and managed by the Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA). - What types of businesses can use this inventory search tool?
The tool supports a wide range of customers in various businesses and industries needing electronic components and electromechanical products.
