[March 11, 2013] Computer & Office Equipment Wholesalers Tweet Mar 11, 2013 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5ldgd5/computer_and) has announced the addition of the "Computer & Office Equipment Wholesalers" report to their offering. Companies in this industry primarily distribute computers, computer equipment, packaged software, and office equipment. Major US companies include Ingram Micro, ScanSource, Tech Data, and Westcon Group, as well as divisions of diversified electronics distributors such as Arrow Electronics and Avnet. The US computer and office equipment distribution industry includes about 18,000 establishments (single-location companies and units of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of about $265 billion. The industry is expected to grow at a moderate rate in the next two years. Key growth drivers include spending by corporations and the health of the economy. Competitive Landscape Demand is strongly affected by the level of business activity. The profitability of individual companies depends on merchandising and efficient operations. Large companies have economies of scale in purchasing. Smaller companies can compete effectively by offering specialty products or superior service. The US industry is concentrated: the top 50 companies account for about 75 percent of revenue. Products, Operations & Technology Major products include computers, packaged software, copiers, data storage drives, and printers. Other products include mailing and letter-handling machines and large number of peripheral computer devices and supplies, such as networking equipment, scanners, point-of-sale (POS) equipment, and ink cartridges. Distributors buy products from equipment manufacturers or importers and resell them to retailers, systems integrators, and value-added resellers, or directly to end-users. Distributors are especially important for small manufacturers that can't directly reach end-users. Most distributors operate one or more warehouses. Key Topics Covered 1. Industry Overview 2. Quarterly Industry Update 3. Business Challenges 4. Business Trends 5. Industry Opportunities 6. Call Preparation Questions 7. Financial Information 8. Industry Forecast 9. Web Links and Acronyms For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5ldgd5/computer_and CONTACT: Research and Markets, Laura Wood, Senior Manager. [email protected] Fax from USA: 646-607-1907 Fax from rest of the world: +353-1-481-1716 Sector: Office (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/categories.asp cat_id=137&campaign_id=5ldgd5) ((M2 Communications disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.com on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected]. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]