What is the IEWC Automated Inventory Replenishment program?
Wire, cable and wire management product inventory replenishment at your fingertips — anytime, anywhere
IEWC’s Automated Inventory Replenishment System (AIR) is a web-based wire, cable and wire management product purchasing and inventory management tool. This is the next generation of our existing IEWC Customer Automated Replenishment System (CARS) that uses an Android-based scanning device and platform-independent, cloud-based site to manage the account.
Talk to your IEWC sales representative to learn if AIR could help your organization or to set up a demo of the system.
Copper price increases show no sign of slowing, but wire & cable purchasers have alternatives
Copper costs have gone up at an exponential rate since the beginning of 2020. Costs have increased 50% from the first quarter of 2020 to the first quarter of 2021 and market experts believe that the cost of copper will continue to increase over the next year. This begs the question as to what, if any, alternatives to copper stranding are available for purchasers of wire and cable? The answer is aluminum or fiber.
Aluminum is a lower cost alternative to copper, and while the aluminum market has also seen volatility during the last year, it has only increased 24% from the first quarter of 2020 to the first quarter of 2021 and remains much cheaper than copper ($2,091/tonne for aluminum v. $8,477/tonne for copper).
Fiber has emerged as another alternative to copper. Historically fiber has been more expensive than copper, but with the rising costs of copper and the decreasing cost of installation of fiber, it is now a much more cost-competitive alternative.
Click here to learn how aluminum and fiber compares to copper.
IEWC Managed Freight Program Saves Customers 28% Avg Shipping Costs
The Managed Freight Program (MFP) saves participating customers anywhere from 18 to 34% in shipping costs. For example, one panel engineering customer saw from a 33% savings in freight costs by switching to the Managed Freight Program from collect shipping. While they thought they were getting a good deal from their carrier, they discovered that taking advantage of IEWC's shipping volumes and negotiated rates could save them significant money.
In addition to cost savings, product shipping liability becomes IEWC’s responsibility. We choose our carriers based on their ability to successfully deliver our products to our customers consistently, but if there’s an issue with a shipment, IEWC handles all claims, communications with the carrier, and issues a credit. The program can also improve shipping times. For shipping from our headquarter warehouse, using IEWC’s carriers gives you access to their preferred pick-up times compared to collect-freight customer pick-up times.
So how does it work? Freight costs are prepaid by IEWC. Then we break the freight cost out as a separate line item from the material on the invoice. It’s as simple as that! Ask your IEWC sales representative to perform a free freight analysis for your company to determine if the IEWC Managed Freight Program can save your company money.
IEWC Ranked Number 46 Most Successful Private Company on Deloitte's 2020 Wisconsin 75
IEWC is proud to be included for the 13th year on the Deloitte Wisconsin 75! This listing of the 75 largest, privately held companies in Wisconsin includes distinguished organizations with deep roots and long histories -- much like IEWC’s 58 years in business. We’re pleased to be ranked #46 this year and salute our fellow honorees.
“The Wisconsin 75 list recognizes the important role private companies play in the local economy. Comprised of some of the state's most recognizable brands and exciting emerging companies, these organizations demonstrate incredible leadership and when called upon, adapt to help guide our state through various obstacles," said Scott Wrobbel, US central region leader and Wisconsin managing partner of Deloitte LLP.
Deloitte’s annual Wisconsin 75 list salutes the largest privately held Wisconsin-based companies. These companies play a key role in the state’s economy. Wisconsin 75 award winners are selected based on annual sales revenue. To be eligible for Deloitte’s Wisconsin 75 recognition, companies must have a majority ownership by an individual(s), family, employee stock ownership plan, or private equity firm. Public companies are eligible when greater than 50 percent of the value or vote of the shares are owned by individuals, family, an employee stock ownership plan, or private equity. Additionally, companies must have annual sales revenue of at least USD 50,000. The Wisconsin 75 excludes cooperatives and accounting, tax, legal, and consulting service companies.
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Belden: The Leader in Problem-solving Cables for Industrial Applications
Belden has been providing design freedom to engineers, builders and manufacturers for more than 100 years. With over 1,200 Belden materials stocked in our warehouses, IEWC is your go-to source for reliable cable solutions for your new device or plant. Check out our entire Belden lineup:
IEWC People on the MOVE
Meet some of the new IEWC team members
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Nancy Romo Account Representative IEWC Aguascalientes 10/12/2020 |
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Alex Tajnai Customer Service Rep IEWC Milwaukee 12/16/2019 |
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Bill Shoupe Sales Manager Jupiter Communications Phoenix 10/31/2020 |
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Gilberto Rendon Account Executive IEWC Aguascalientes 2/1/2021 |
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Lindsay Abramczyk Customer Service Rep IEWC Milwaukee 12/16/2019 |
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Jamie Leonescu President – Telecom Jupiter Communications Phoenix 10/31/2020 |
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Jeff George Territory Manager IEWC Dallas 11/18/2019 |
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Laura Mattila Customer Service Rep IEWC Milwaukee 1/6/2020 |
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Jason Black Account Manager Jupiter Communications Phoenix 10/31/2020 |
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Daniela Gutierrez Sales Account Specialist IEWC Dallas 7/20/2020 |
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Crystal LaBonte Commercial Operations Director IEWC Milwaukee 1/8/2020 |
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Tiadra Carter Sales Account Specialist Jupiter Communications Phoenix 10/31/2020 |
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Grace Rains-Turk Account Manager IEWC Greenville 11/9/2020 |
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Bryan Barriere Sales Account Specialist IEWC Milwaukee 3/2/2020 |
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Vanesa Nava Sales Account Specialist Jupiter Communications Phoenix 10/31/2020 |
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Wei Sheng Ku Account Manager IEWC Hong Kong 3/2/2021 |
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Samantha Garivay Customer Service Rep IEWC Milwaukee 3/2/2020 |
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Rob Peoples Sales Account Specialist Jupiter Communications Phoenix 3/22/2021 |
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Dean Stier Marketing Director IEWC Milwaukee 4/26/2021 |
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Cameron Stansberry Sales Account Specialist Jupiter Communications Phoenix 4/8/2021 |
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| Sweet Lai Customer Service Rep IEWC Hong Kong 5/10/2021 |
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Asia Barnhill Customer Service Rep IEWC Milwaukee 5/3/2021 |
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Graham England Account Manager Premier Bristol 9/29/2020 |
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| Paul Garcia Emerging Accounts Manager IEWC Phoenix 5/24/2021 |
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Robert Hirsch Customer Service Rep IEWC Milwaukee 5/3/2021 |
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Anthony Fearne Sales Executive Premier Bristol 10/9/2020 |
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| Patrick Nie Account Executive IEWC Suzhou 11/11/2019 |
Nicola Sawyer Customer Service Rep Premier Dunstable 5/17/2021 |
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Zeb Shahin Managing Director Premier Dunstable 12/14/2020 |
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| Sonja Schlott Customer Service Rep Premier Frankfurt 4/19/2021 |