Distribution
Astute celebrates 30 years of success
Astute Electronics, a world leader in electronics distribution, global procurement and supply chain management, has announced that it is celebrating the notable milestone of 30 years of excellence in 2019
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ith a recent £5m investment in its buildings and facilities, including a £1m investment in- house counterfeit test laboratories, Astute is proud to offer a complete cradle-to- gravesolution offering design, fulfilment, and support to its ever growing global customer base.
Since its inception 30 years ago, Astute has evolved from being the flexible supplier, to offering a complete supply
chain solution to the customer via its e- design, safe supply, and3rd party logistics (3PL) services.
Astute has always been customer-led and will take time to engage with the customer about the requirements they need, diagnosing the vital issues together and implementing aprogram that will manage efficiencies, realise the best output and thus allow the customer to focus on their core skills.
Investing in not just its facility but also its people, Astute now employs more than 180 staffacross five continents, with staff benefitting from a team driven, supportive and inclusive environment, which promotes self initiative and individuality. Trusted for three decades, Astute is rightly proud of its reputation as market leader in the UK and with offices in nine countries, Astute is strengthening its global offering, leveraging its experience, expertise and platforms to streamline supply chains and offer cost savings and efficiencies to customers worldwide. “The last 30 years have been exciting, challenging, and satisfying, and by reinvestment inthe future of the business, we’ve bolstered the foundations for the
years ahead which is crucial to us,” commented Geoff Hill, managing director of Astute.
“I’ve loved every minute, there have been challenges but the rewards outweigh those. It’s tremendous to be involved in the business and I’m extremely proud to have got to where we are today. The most exciting thing is what the future holds.”
2020 and Beyond
As a brand new decade begins, Astute will look to harness its 30 years of industry experience and create its future industry roadmap; becoming the ultimate design partner and offering optimal tools and resources for the design engineers in its customer base.
Astute will continue to invest in its people - nurturing a positive working environment for its staff to foster the development of the next industry superstars. In an increasingly unpredictable global marketplace, including ongoing challenges such as Brexit, tariffs and sustainability, Astute will provide robust and reactive advice to its customers as global micro/ macro environments evolve, leaving them free to maximise their business opportunities and streamline their supply chains.
About Astute Electronics Astute Electronics is one of the world’s most knowledgeable, quality-driven experts infranchised ‘Hi-Rel’ electronics distribution, global procurement and supply-chainmanagement. Astute offer a more technically- focused, integrated partnership that delivers smarter outcomes for our customers. Trusted by many of the world’s largest, most respecteddefence Primes, OEMs and electronics manufacturers, Astute meets your everyday requirements for traceable electronic components, design-in support, parts procurementand integrated logistics. Our mission – provide the answers that make a difference to your supply chain.
24 December/January 2020
Components in Electronics
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