Rebound Electronics is a global leader in electronic component sourcing and supply chain management. They offer a full suite of procurement services including shortage management, global sourcing, kitting, turn-key manufacturing, and excess inventory disposal. With offices worldwide, Rebound can source components globally and provide customers with personalized support and flexible solutions.

1. ELECTRONICS
WORLD LEADERS IN COMPONENT SOURCING

2. R E B O U N D E L E C T R O N I C S
Contents
Page 3 Company Overview
Page 4 Shortage Management
Page 5 Worldwide Procurement & Risks
Page 6 Kitting
Page 7 Global Market Pricing
Page 8 Turn-Key Services & Manufacturing
Page 9 Additional Procurement Services
Page 10 Excess Stocks & Asset Disposal
Page 11 Global Locations
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3. Company Overview
Since our inception in 2003 we have offered customers a management. Personal service and a flexible approach
wealth of industry experience and expertise. Our pedigree are at the heart of our business, which is why each
dates back to 1989 when our managing director, Simon customer can expect a dedicated sales contact to
Thake formed Freeway Electronics Ltd and successfully understand their business and their requirements.
secured its position as one of the largest independent By combining full service disciplines we can offer a
distributors of electronic components in the UK, prior to truly integrated approach that is not tied to specific
its acquisition in 2000. manufacturers or pricing structures, services not
usually found within a franchised distributor's portfolio.
Since then Rebound has continued to grow, opening
offices and facilities around the globe. As an independent With extensive experience across a plethora of industries
distributor of electronic components with global sourcing including military, aerospace, automotive and medical we
and supply capabilities, we are able to service the have effectively carved out our own niche that bridges the
electronics industry from MRP requirements and cost divide between franchised distributor and brokers.
reduction programmes to shortage and excess
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4. Shortage Management
An upturn in production, or supply failure by another vendor can lead to
shortage issues and even the threat of a costly line-stop. With our fast
enquiry response times, unrivalled sourcing and experience in global
logistics we can take the strain of these shortage issues and deliver the
solutions you need to ensure minimal disruption to your production
schedule.
We understand the importance of this issue and our specialist teams
are able to quickly source shortage electronic components from around
the world. From a customers first point of contact he is allocated a
dedicate account manager who will handle the component sourcing
and logistics to make sure that our customers' production lines are not
effected.
With offices in England, Scandinavia, Germany, France, Poland,
Romania, Hungary, China, South Africa, Italy and Spain, and one of the
largest and most highly trained teams in the industry, you can rely on
Rebound to scour the globe to find the shortage components
you need.
In addition, we hold an extensive range of
electronic components in stock in our
purpose built environmentally controlled
warehouse in the UK.
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5. Worldwide Procurement
As you would expect from a global company our reach test house facilities our customers can be sure that the
and experience allows us to pass on many benefits to our risk of buying counterfeited goods is not something they
customers. We operate our own dedicate purchasing should loose sleep over.
office in Asia that works with the other offices scouring the
regional markets to secure the best deals.
We understand though that it is not always buying
products at the best possible price - the products also
have to be of the best quality as well. In an age of
counterfeiting which is often exacerbated by e-commerce
it reassuring to know that combined with our Asian
purchasing office we also have our own Asian based test
facility set up to perform stringent inspection on
components. By using dedicated purchasing teams and
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6. Kitting
We pride ourselves in delivering a unique approach to electronic
component kitting and forms part of our enviable reputation. Using our
proprietary component management system we have taken the
concepts of electronics supply chain management and kitting to a
whole new level ensuring that you receive complete, assembly ready,
kits when and where they are needed.
Recognising that your needs will be different and varied, we provide a
tailored service package that takes your BOM and supply it a complete
package. This global service can help with new product introductions
as well as throughout the product's lifecycle by taking away the
headaches of inventory and supply chain management.
Delivering complete, assembly ready, error-free kits that are driven by
your sales and not your forecasts saves you time and money by
reducing lead times, matching delivery with production schedule as well
as consolidating administration with just one purchase order and one
invoice to process.
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7. Global Market Pricing
Reducing your costs without compromising quality is a scour the market for opportunities that allow our
philosophy we strongly believe in here at Rebound. We customers to take advantage of a negative PPV, normally
are able to put our global sourcing capabilities and due to regional, quantificational and seasonal price
extensive experience to analyse your Bill of Materials variances.
(BOM) and find you the best products at the best prices.
By using our state-of-the-art information systems, are able
Today's electronic manufacturing service is arguably one of to draw on company expertise and technology resources
the most competitive industries and conventional purchase to find the best purchase opportunities.
of line items on a BOM is generally set to a standard cost,
which can only generate 5-10% gross profit for the
manufacturer.
PPV, known as Purchase Price Variance, is one of the
most effective methods for substantial cost savings. We
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8. Turn Key Services
& Manufacturing
With ever increasing demands to outsource, contract electronics
manufacturing is now one of the fastest growth sectors of the European
electronics market. In today's climate of changing technologies the
reality is that every customer has different requirements.
A typical EMS provider would find it difficult to invest in the specialised
equipment, people, training, procedures and controls to meet these
varying requirements on what might be limited volume contract.
However, we believe that your business should not have to settle for
less than a total fit, if required we can partner with an accredited
manufacturing partner providing specialist-manufacturing capabilities
to meet your every need all professionally project managed through
Rebound Electronics.
Using this approach we are able to offer the broadest array of
integrated services from the management of component logistics and
assembly ready kits through to fully tested PCBs and sub assemblies -
a seamless management process, with one single point of contact.
The service is not limited to simple product build though, we also have
established partnerships with design and engineering services to offer a
complete solution from initial design through to manufacture and test.
Our value-adding services support customers in areas such as design
for manufacturability, design for test and test plan development, as well
as new product introduction (NPI) and planning for component and
supply chain security.
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9. Additional
Procurement Services
We are committed to proving complete solutions for our Services include:
customers what ever their need. With this in mind we • Tape and Reel packaging service
have ensured that we are also able to offer a complete • Pre-programming of devices to customers
range of additional procurement services. specifications
• Component testing facilities and relationships with
Our aim is to streamline your manufacturing process by other test houses in throughout Europe, USA and
offering tailored solutions that meet your needs. By Asia
helping customers save time and money we continue to • Up-screening to Mil-spec and other certifications
keep them at the front line of electronics manufacturing.
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10. Excess Stocks
& Asset Disposal
Issues such as over-forecasting, downsizing and end-of-life situations
can result in the problem of excess inventory. This surplus inventory
ties up capital and incurs the costs of management and storage.
Whether you are looking for immediate disposal of your excess
inventory or to have it professionally managed, we offer customers
a flexible, effective and confidential solution with one of our excess
management programmes that help turn redundant stock into cash
flow:
Using our expertise within the market place, we can evaluate the
current worth of your excess inventory and make customers an outright
offer helping them realize an immediate return. This service is available
on individual lines or entire lots.
We also offer an alternative with our consignment inventory programme.
Using this method we can help you realize the potential worth of your
excess inventory, whilst you retain control. Our open-book policy, with
on-hand and settlement reports, provides full visibility and enables you
to monitor your return.
We are also able to handle the disposal of inventory when necessary.
In a time when the environmental issues surrounding the disposal of
electronic devices its good to know the we only partner with
environmentally aware agencies that can safely dispose of your
unusable stock in-line with all current legislation.
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11. Global Locations
Head Office:
Newbury, England
• Regional Offices:
North UK (Sales) France Scandinavia Hong Kong
South UK (Sales) Poland South Africa China
Wales Romania Italy Canada
Germany Hungary Spain
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12. ELECTRONICS
Rebound Electronics • 2100 First Avenue • Newbury Business Park • London Road • Newbury • Berkshire RG14 3PZ
t: +44 (0)1635 555999 • f: +44 (0)1635 555998 • e: sales@reboundeu.com
www.reboundeu.com