Imagine you're a design engineer or purchaser at an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). You're ready to purchase some parts, but how do you ensure you receive what's necessary in the most effective way? After all, there are many considerations to avoid risks such as over or under purchasing or missing critical deadlines. 

Enter the distributor, who will help ensure the availability, quality, and timeliness of your order. In this course, you'll learn about:

1. The advantages distributors bring to OEMs
2. The practice and complexities of global logistics
3. How distributors ensure you receive the parts you need when, where, and at the quantities necessary

Your knowledge will be then be tested in a quiz of the material presented, providing you an opportunity to earn a certificate of completion.