PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), announced today the instant availability to check order status and supply chain activity through its new application developed for Android phone users. Avnet Electronics Marketing’s Supply Chain Central (SCC) application is currently available for free download from the Android Market.
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Avnet customers with supply chain engagements can now view their orders with just the touch of a fingertip. Following the announcement of the iPhone-compatible application, the Android application is the second application for SCC developed by Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas. Design engineers and purchasing professionals can wirelessly access their account to manage their supply chain on the go. Avnet’s SCC mobile application allows users the ability to view order status by purchase order number, sales control number, manufacturer name or part number, ship date, invoice number and more. Users also have access to order details and can track shipments from FedEx and UPS.
“Avnet’s ability to manage our customer’s supply chain engagements is second to none,” said Chuck Delph, senior vice president of sales, Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas. “Our SCC Android application, like our iPhone application, provides our customers with the ability to manage their supply chain on the fly; making sure that wherever they are, Avnet is there to support them.”
Customers must have an Avnet user ID and password to access their account, which can be easily set up through AvnetExpress.com.
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