Converge, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arrow Electronics, is the premier global supply chain partner for technology-driven companies. We provide solutions that increase your bottom line and reduce your risk in electronic components distribution.

Converge is known for our experience and market insight, as well as our up-front, proactive, and responsive approach to service and unwavering commitment to our Q360 quality.

Our global electronic components distribution footprint covers operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, speeding your market access by speaking the local language of market access and success. Converge facilities are AS6081, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ESD certified and connected by our proprietary IT systems, allowing Converge account support teams to stay connected 24/7, providing a true global foundation for your service needs.

Converge, an Arrow Company is the leading global supply chain partner for technology-driven companies. Why? With 35 years of experience, Converge is not only able to help organizations increase their bottom line, it can also reduce risk where electronic components distribution is concerned. Market insight … professionalism … expert electronic inventory sourcing … these are just a few of the features Converge is recognized for. Our component distributor footprint covers markets across the Americas, Asia, and Europe – which means we’re in your local market with full market access. Consequently, support teams at Converge stay connected 24/7, creating a global foundation for your supply chain needs.

Whether you are dealing with excess inventory, sourcing obsolete electronic components, or remarketing surplus IT components, Converge has the expertise to help your company find surplus electronics components quickly or manage excess inventory efficiently.

Unexpected changes in your market sector don’t have to be stressful. Our professional staff can help you deal with issues surrounding excess electronic components, shortage IT components, or even electronic inventory sourcing. Our standing as an independent electronic components distributor and shortage electronics expert makes us a leading global partner. We can meet demanding sourcing requirements and help you capitalize on opportunities in the spot market to bridge supply gaps, reduce costs, manage inventory, and speed time to market.

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Timeline

1980: New England Circuit Sales is founded.

1994: The company is renamed NECX.

1999: VerticalNet acquires NECX.

2000: An independent organization founded by 16 leading high-technology OEMs, contract manufacturers, component manufacturers, and distributors acquires NECX and changes the name to Converge.

2002: Converge is acquired by Pharos Capital Group.

2004: Converge launches an IT asset disposition (ITAD) division and a reverse supply chain group.

2007: Electronic Business magazine ranks Converge as the top independent distributor of electronic components and supply chain services in its annual “Top 25 North American Electronic Component Distributors” rankings.

2007: Purchasing magazine names Converge the largest independent distributor of electronic components in its annual ranking of the 10 largest companies in the industry.

2010: Arrow Electronics acquires Converge.

2011: Converge's corollary divisions spin off into independent entities. The IT asset disposition (ITAD) division joins Arrow Value Recovery and the reverse supply chain division becomes ReSolve.

2013: Converge cobrands with Arrow (Converge, an Arrow Company).

2015: ReSolve positions itself under Arrow Value Recovery as Reverse Supply Chain Services.

Reverse Supply Chain Services 

With a strong, proven global supply chain network through Arrow Electronics, Reverse Supply Chain Services under Arrow Value Recovery provides reverse logistics management with professional, high-quality, and timely reverse supply chain and reverse logistics solutions. For organizations with aftermarket product life cycle challenges – like product returns management and product returns planning – Arrow has a full suite of tested product returns solutions including: 

• Service Parts Management 
• Product Returns Management 
• Vendor-Managed Inventory 
• Lean Supply Chain Planning 
• And other areas of aftermarket product management 

Reverse Supply Chain Services responds to each customer’s unique needs and changing market conditions with seamless supply chain solutions and an unparalleled commitment to service.

The Converge Team

At Converge, we believe that our success stems from our exceptional team of talented employees whose integrity, teamwork, excellence, commitment to quality, and customer focus demonstrate the way we conduct business every day.

Converge fosters a diverse and challenging work environment at each of our offices located around the world with skilled employees located in the Americas, APAC, and EMEA.

Account Sales Team

Using proprietary systems and tracking tools, our account sales teams strive to foster productive and constructive client relationships. Working on your behalf, our teams proactively work to deliver flexible solutions to solve supply chain concerns without sacrificing quality and attention to detail.

Logistics and Fulfillment Team

Our logistics and fulfillment teams work with sales to not only orchestrate timely domestic and international shipments, but to ensure product quality through our zero-tolerance evaluations,Q360 quality inspection process, and tests. Shipping routes and customs requirements are reviewed for every order to maximize value and speed product to your door.

Commodity Management Team

Commodity management teams are concentrated on the market and track all developments in key product categories, keeping you informed of demand fluctuations while providing valuable insight into possible future market conditions.

Management Support Team

Our management support teams work behind the scenes to deliver seamless project management, integration, and consistent delivery of services to your organization, adding value to your project and experience with Converge.

By working with Converge you not only benefit from our global network, but from the dedicated people who exemplify our organization. Our commitment is to deliver the highest level of services to our customers.

Computers and Peripherals

The computer and peripherals market consists of global computer hardware, storage, and peripheral electronic components/devices. This sector serves businesses and direct consumers with a wide range of products, including:

• PCs
• Servers
• Networking devices
• Data storage components
• Motherboards
• Audio and video cards
• Monitors
• Keyboards
• Printers
• Other peripherals

Like other technology-oriented industries, the computer and peripherals market is very dynamic, highly demanding, and constantly innovating. Manufacturers face a relentless challenge to keep up with the latest industry trends if they want to compete in the global market.

The Finest Products and Service

Converge understands the high stakes for computer and peripherals manufacturers, and we offer customers the latest products at the volume they need in order to compete. In addition, we specialize in sourcing shortage, end-of-life materials and surplus inventory management. 

Our Q360 quality assurance process is designed to protect your supply chain and ensure orders are delivered on spec and on time. Every product Converge sells must first pass through one of our quality control facilities for a complete Q360 quality inspection and, if needed, advanced in-house testing by our certified component engineers. And our vendor and Q360 quality management policies exceed industry standards.

Converge is the secure sourcing partner you can depend on, no matter what your computer and peripherals manufacturing needs may be. These include:

• Data storage
• Hard drives
• LCDs
• CPUs
• Motherboards
• And more!