Products are quickly outmoded in the electronics industry, so every hour lost in getting a product to market is money lost. Digi-Key understands that from prototype to production, having vital components available for immediate shipment is more than a matter of convenience Since its inception thirty-seven years ago, Digi-Key has focused on the key service areas of product selection, availability, on-time delivery and responsiveness.
Digi-Keys president and chief operating officer since 1976, Mark Larson, explained: Day in and day out, we provide engineers with the industrys broadest selection of electronic components. Having products in stock, ready for off-the-shelf delivery and responding efficiently to our customers needs is both Digi-Keys history and its future.
Throughout its history, Digi-Key has endured numerous business cycles. Mark continued: Regardless of the economic climate, design engineers will continue to create innovative solutions and Digi-Key will continue to make available the components required to take their ideas from prototype to production. It is our goal that engineers realise that they can rely on Digi-Key for the products they need and the service they deserve.
In addition to stocking over 400,000 products featured in its print catalogue, Digi-Key is collaborating with many of its 400 supplier partners to provide the information required to make critical purchasing decisions.
Mark said: Our library of more than 420 product training modules is available in both audio and non-audio versions. From this single source, engineers can learn about the latest products and technologies, contact our technical support staff, download datasheets, check inventory and place an order for same-day shipment. These tools facilitate faster time to market and help make Digi-Key a one-stop shop.
Digi-Key made several changes in 2008 to facilitate ease of doing business. Sales and customer service representatives are now available around the clock, 365 days a year at Digi-Keys US headquarters. Technical support staff are available from 6pm Sunday through 6am CT Saturday. The qualifying amount for free shipping has also been reduced, with shipping free for orders of 50.
More than 99 per cent of orders entered before 8pm CT are shipped same day from Digi-Keys product distribution centre in Minnesota for delivery in the UK within one to three business days.
Mark Larson is optimistic about Digi-Keys future. Engineers in Europe will recognise the depth and breadth of our product offering, as well as the value of our responsiveness, whether it is in answering a question, filling an order, or responding to a problem.