Description
SWOT ANALYSIS OF TECH DATA
Tech Data
Parent Company
Tech Data Corporation
Category
Electronics
Sector
IT and Technology
Tagline/ Slogan
The Difference in Distribution
USP
Customising distribution facilities
STP
Segment
IT products, logistics management, VAS
Target Group
IT firms, manufacturing sector corporates
Positioning
Support systems that enhance profitability of the business they help
SWOT Analysis
1. Diverse product portfolio – more than 150000 products to valueadded resellers 2. Strong employee base of about 8,000+ employees 3. Strong global presence across the Americas, Europe, and Asia 4. Large number of M&As has led to inorganic growth in areas where it needed expertise 5. It is one of the largest wholesaler technology and electronics Strength products distributors in US
1. Strong dependence on some suppliers 2. Several lawsuits have spoilt the image of the company in the past 3. Large number of product recalls in the recent past have made their Weakness reliability fall
1. Positive outlook for cloud computing services – the industry is expected to grow in leaps and bounce 2. StreamOne – online solutions store launched is helping it penetrate newer markets 3. Several distribution agreements with the likes of IBM to help expand Opportunity and strengthen channels
Threats
1. Very high competition in the European market 2. Labour unrests very common in countries of Latin America and
Europe 3. Delivery failures due to labour unrests are becoming a serious problem and could dampen trust in the company’s rel iability in the future
Competition
1. Arrow Electronics, Inc. 2. Avnet, Inc. 3. Ingram Micro Inc. 4. Synnex Technology International Corp 5. Westcon Group, Inc. Competitors 6. ALSO/Actebis
doc_570206695.docx
SWOT ANALYSIS OF TECH DATA
Tech Data
Parent Company
Tech Data Corporation
Category
Electronics
Sector
IT and Technology
Tagline/ Slogan
The Difference in Distribution
USP
Customising distribution facilities
STP
Segment
IT products, logistics management, VAS
Target Group
IT firms, manufacturing sector corporates
Positioning
Support systems that enhance profitability of the business they help
SWOT Analysis
1. Diverse product portfolio – more than 150000 products to valueadded resellers 2. Strong employee base of about 8,000+ employees 3. Strong global presence across the Americas, Europe, and Asia 4. Large number of M&As has led to inorganic growth in areas where it needed expertise 5. It is one of the largest wholesaler technology and electronics Strength products distributors in US
1. Strong dependence on some suppliers 2. Several lawsuits have spoilt the image of the company in the past 3. Large number of product recalls in the recent past have made their Weakness reliability fall
1. Positive outlook for cloud computing services – the industry is expected to grow in leaps and bounce 2. StreamOne – online solutions store launched is helping it penetrate newer markets 3. Several distribution agreements with the likes of IBM to help expand Opportunity and strengthen channels
Threats
1. Very high competition in the European market 2. Labour unrests very common in countries of Latin America and
Europe 3. Delivery failures due to labour unrests are becoming a serious problem and could dampen trust in the company’s rel iability in the future
Competition
1. Arrow Electronics, Inc. 2. Avnet, Inc. 3. Ingram Micro Inc. 4. Synnex Technology International Corp 5. Westcon Group, Inc. Competitors 6. ALSO/Actebis
doc_570206695.docx