Gartner supply chain report recognizes ModusLink clients

Nine out of the top 10 companies recognized in “The 2011 Gartner Supply Chain Top 25: High Tech” are working with ModusLink Global Solutions to provide value chain strategies and solutions. According to the report, “High-tech companies in 'The Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2011' continue to focus on balanced operational and innovation excellence to enable superior corporate performance.”

Names of the companies recognized were not released.

“From natural disasters in Japan and Taiwan to economic uncertainty throughout Europe, the past year presented supply chain professionals with a number of unforeseen challenges that had the potential to impede business growth,” said Joseph C. Lawler, president and chief executive officer for ModusLink Global Solutions.

“ModusLink has helped well-known consumer electronics brands respond to these unexpected events and execute business-critical processes. We're proud to see our clients recognized for leading the industry.”

According to the report by Stan Aronow and Matthew Davis, “Many high-tech leaders are tailoring end-to-end supply chain capabilities tuned to the specific requirements of distinct clusters of customers and/or markets. This segmentation approach has allowed them to emphasize cost efficiency, speed to customer and/or services offered in the most profitable fashion.”

Companies included in “The Gartner Supply Chain Top 25” reports are judged on three components: public financial data, Gartner analyst opinion and a peer opinion panel.

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ModusLink designs and executes supply chain strategies for the world's largest technology and consumer goods companies. The company provides strategies and solutions across the end-to-end value chain, including supply chain processes, aftermarket services, e-business solutions and entitlement management.

Leveraging ModusLink's global, flexible supply chain infrastructure and scalable business processes gives organizations the opportunity to access new revenue opportunities, respond to changing market conditions and reduce risk.

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