CHARLESTON, S.C. — Sonepar USA, a subsidiary of the privately held Sonepar Group, announced that it has joined forces with Point A, a solution center that brings together leading companies, start-ups, and academic institutions in a world-class innovation hub.
Point A is an innovation center for developing practical, near-term solutions with measurable results. Sonepar USA and Point A will work together with other member companies and institutions to develop practical supply chain and logistics solutions that benefit customers, suppliers, and associates.
“As we invest in logistics and digital, it is essential that we take the necessary steps to optimize those investments,” said Mike Smith, CIO & VP of Operations for Sonepar USA. “Partnering with Point A makes us better positioned to succeed as we continue working towards building customer-centric, technology-driven solutions.”
“Our industry is constantly evolving and there is a real need to adopt innovation for the future of supply chain, including robotics, AI and more,” said Rob Taylor, President of Sonepar North America. “I’m excited about this new partnership with Point A because we must be intentional with how we approach innovation and I believe they are the right partner for us as we begin this journey.”
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