Service Capabilites

Material Management Services

Power & Tel's wide range of logistical capabilities allows us to offer material management services in the special cases where they are needed. Below is a list of some of the abilities we possess.

• Kitting: We box and palletize multiple products and ship as one ID number.
• Rack and stack: We pre-wire components as one unit.
• Wiring and testing: We wire blocks and install onto frames and cabinets with 100% testing before shipping.
• Project staging/whole order delivery: We stage material for projects and ship to your site for installation.
• Inventory management software: We assure your product is available at all times by tracking your usage and factors such as seasonal buying trends.
• Storage: We store and manage user-owned material and ship to designated sites as directed.
• Custom labeling
• Copper cable and fiber cutting

Applications Engineering Group

We can help you find cost-effective solutions for all of your telecommunications equipment requirements. As an extension to our sales force, the Applications Engineering Group is available to build proposals, provide technical resources, visit customer locations, secure vendor assistance, and research new technologies and products.

Bar-Coding

Power & Tel recognizes the value of operating in a standards-based "open systems" environment. That's why we support the Telecommunications Industry Forum (TCIF) and Utility Industry Group (UIG) regulated, product-labeling standards.

Cable-Cutting Operation

Not only does Power & Tel have a 200,000-sq.-ft. cable warehouse to help meet your cabling needs, we also offer the additional benefit of cable-cutting. For a small charge, we can make sure you receive the cable footage you truly need, when you need it.

EDI

Power & Tel is committed to delivering to our customers the right material at the right place at the right time, every time. That's why we support the ASC-X12 standard transaction sets for the exchange of electronic documents. EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) of crucial business-related documents between Power & Tel and its business partners complements our company goals.

Worldwide Distribution

Our distribution network enables us to reach various locations worldwide. Currently, we have shipped products to 62 different countries.

Emergency Response Teams

The staff of Power & Telephone Supply Company has a proven track record for responding to our customers in natural disasters. Our Emergency Response Teams provide immediate coverage 24/7 in all 48 continental U.S. states. For emergency response, call 800-222-5955, ext. HELP (4357).

Online Ordering

Blue Link is an online order entry/order status system which gives you around-the-clock access to your account. As a registered member, you can enter and check order status in real-time, review order history, change shipping instructions, and more. To become a registered member, contact your Power & Tel Account Manager. Already a member of Blue Link? More information...

Forecasting Software

In addition to their years of experience, our Purchasing Department has an extra tool to ensure the material you need is in stock, when you need it. Our software allows us to track trends related to the purchasing habits of our customers and then forecast the product quantities that we need to have in stock in order to meet your needs.

Global UPS/FedEx Contracts

Power & Tel understands that the reputation of a distributor can be determined by how the shipment to a customer is completed. That is why our transportation department is aligned with the best shipment companies in the business, including UPS and FedEx.

ISO 9001:2000

Power & Tel conforms to specified requirements of ISO 9001:2000. We are continually improving our Quality Management System to make certain we provide timely, dependable, cost-effective distribution services that exceed your expectations.

TL 9000-V R3.0/R3.5

Power & Tel meets TL 9000 standards for telecommunications industry-specific best practices. Upon our registration, Power & Tel became one of less than 20 organizations worldwide to be registered in TL 9000's Logistical Services Product Category (product category 7.7).

POS Reporting

We offer our manufacturer partners a monthly Point-of-Sale Report. Using two standardized formats, we are able to provide partners a useful tool in tracking sales.