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Brightpoint, Inc. Overview

Address

7635 Interactive Way,
Ste. 200 Indianapolis, 
IN 46278 United States
Phone: 317-707-2355
Fax:317-707-2512

Brightpoint, Inc. Rankings

S&P 600 
#582 in FORTUNE 1000 (May 2011) 
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Company Description

Brightpoint makes money moving mobiles. The company is a top global distributor of mobile phones and other wireless products, acting as a middleman between manufacturers and wireless service providers. It ships the equipment to companies that sell mobile phones and accessories, including wireless carriers, dealers, and retailers; customers include Vodafone, RadioShack, and Sprint Nextel. Brightpoint also offers logistics services such as warehousing, product fulfillment, purchasing, contract manufacturing, call center outsourcing, customized packaging, and activation through subsidiaries such as Brightpoint North America. The company generates more than half of its sales in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Brightpoint, Inc. Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • Company History
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Annual Income Statement
  • Quarterly Cash Flow
  • Annual Balance Sheet
  • Quarterly Balance Sheet
  • Annual Cash Flow
  • Quarterly Income Statement
  • Earning Estimates
  • Financial Market Data
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List
  • Competitive Landscape

Company Profile Report Highlights

  • Company Description

    Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

  • Industry Information

    Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

  • Biographies

    Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

  • Company History

    When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up to speed on a company's history.

  • Key People

    Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

  • Company Financials

    Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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  • Wholesale Sector Industry Report

Wholesale Sector Industry Report

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Overview

The wholesale distribution industry in the US includes about 300,000 companies with combined annual sales of about $5 trillion. Large distributors include SYSCO (foods); McKesson (drugs); and Avnet (electronics). Distributors specialize by product. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest distributors generate about 25 percent of industry revenue.

SIC: 5012, 5013, 5014, 5015, 5021, 5023, 5031, 5032, 5033, 5039, 5043, 5044, 5045, 5046, 5047, 5048, 5049, 5051, 5052, 5063, 5064, 5065, 5072, 5074, 5075, 5078, 5082, 5083, 5084, 5192, 5193, 5194, 5198, 5085, 5087, 5088, 5091, 5092, 5093, 5094, 5099, 5111, 5112, 5113, 5122, 5131, 5136, 5137, 5139, 5141, 5142, 5143, 5144, 5145, 5146, 5147, 5148, 5149, 5153, 5154, 5159, 5162, 5169, 5171, 5172, 5181, 5182, 5191

NAICS: 424480, 424490, 424510, 424520, 424590, 424610, 424690, 424710, 424720, 424810, 424820, 424910, 424920, 424930, 424940, 424950, 424990, 425110, 423310, 423320, 423330, 423390, 423410, 423420, 423430, 423440, 423450, 423460, 423490, 423510, 423520, 423610, 423620, 423690, 423710, 423720, 423730, 423740, 423810, 423820, 423830, 423840, 423850, 423860, 423910, 425120, 423110, 423120, 423130, 423140, 423210, 423220, 423920, 423930, 423940, 423990, 424110, 424120, 424130, 424210, 424310, 424320, 424330, 424340, 424410, 424420, 424430, 424440, 424450, 424460, 424470

 

Sample Questions & Answers

How do changes in interest rates affect the company's profits?

Because many distributors finance their inventories, they're sensitive to interest rates. On average, distributors hold inventory equal to 35 days sales, but machinery distributors may hold products for more than 50 days. Food and petroleum product...

 

How much business has the company lost due to retailers buying directly from manufacturers?

Big retailers like Wal-Mart, Home Depot, and Costco buy much of their merchandise directly from manufacturers, bypassing distributors. Because they buy in large quantity and operate their own warehouse systems, these retailers don't need distributors.

 

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Industry Overview
  • Quarterly Industry Update
  • Business Challenges
  • Trends and Opportunities
  • Call Preparation Questions
  • Financial Information
  • Industry Forecast
  • Website and Media Links
  • Glossary of Acronyms

    Industry Report Highlights:

    • Recent Developments

      Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

    • Trends & Opportunities

      Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

    • Call Preparation Questions

      Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

    • Industry Forecast

      Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

    • Business Challenges

      Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

    • Executive Insight

      Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

    • Financial Information

      Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

    • Web Links & Acronyms

      Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

    Wholesale Sector Industry Report

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    Brightpoint, Inc. Overview

    Top 3 Competitors

    Company: Avenir Telecom
    Location: Marseille, France

    Company: BearCom Group, Inc.
    Location: Garland, TX

    Company: Brightstar Corp.
    Location: Miami, FL

    Industries where Brightpoint, Inc. Competes

    Telecommunications Equipment Wholesalers
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    Transportation Services Sector
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    Logistics Services
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    Supply Chain Management Services
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    Wholesale Sector
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    Competitive Landscape Brief

    Demand is driven by the flow of goods through the US economy. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficiency of operations. Large companies can win business from major customers by operating in multiple locations and by offering wider ranges of services. Small companies can compete effectively by specializing in particular industries or local markets. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per employee is about $30,000.

    Brightpoint, Inc. Competitive Landscape

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    Providing a complete view of how this company and its competitors stack up against one another, the Competitive Landscape report includes benchmarks on over 30 parameters related to sales, employees, market cap, profitability, and growth. Exclusive to Hoover's, this landscape can be used to conduct competitive analysis, inform corporate strategy, and identify trends.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Key Numbers
    • Profitability
    • Valuation
    • Operations
    • Financial Ratios
    • Per Share Data ($)
    • Growth Statistics
    • *Data provided for 3 to 30 competitors

      Company Landscape Report Highlights

      • Competitors List

        Identify specific primary and secondary competitors, allowing you evaluate the chances of successfully introducing new products.

      • Competitive Landscape

        Access detailed financial metrics on a company's top competitors, so you can quickly determine their relative health and add credibility-boosting quantitative data to your presentations.

      Competitive Landscape Report

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      Brightpoint, Inc. Overview

      Address

      7635 Interactive Way,
      Ste. 200 Indianapolis, 
      IN 46278 United States
      Phone: 317-707-2355
      Fax:317-707-2512

      Brightpoint, Inc. Rankings

      S&P 600 
      #582 in FORTUNE 1000 (May 2011) 
      #

      Company Description

      Brightpoint makes money moving mobiles. The company is a top global distributor of mobile phones and other wireless products, acting as a middleman between manufacturers and wireless service providers. It ships the equipment to companies that sell mobile phones and accessories, including wireless carriers, dealers, and retailers; customers include Vodafone, RadioShack, and Sprint Nextel. Brightpoint also offers logistics services such as warehousing, product fulfillment, purchasing, contract manufacturing, call center outsourcing, customized packaging, and activation through subsidiaries such as Brightpoint North America. The company generates more than half of its sales in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

      Brightpoint, Inc. Spotlight on IT

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      Sections Included in Report

      • Company Overview
      • IT Strategy
      • IT Highlights
      • IT Executives
      • IT Contacts
      • Recent News and Activity
      • Conversation Starters
      • Industry Data
      • Major Subsidiaries and Locations

        Information Technology Report Highlights

        • Company Overview

          Quickly grasp how company operates and understand their current business environment, ensuring you make the right first impression with minimal time invested.

        • IT Highlights

          Be in the know about a company's current infrastructure before you make contact with the list of applications, software, and hardware presently in use.

        • IT Contacts

          Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you don't waste time talking to the wrong contact.

        • Conversation Starters

          Gain instant rapport by engaging you sales prospect as a fellow industry "insider," thanks to these carefully-designed call preparation question (with answers).

        • Major Subsidiaries & Locations

          Uncover new cross-sell and up-sell opportunities by exploring the company's corporate relationships.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • IT Strategy

          Identify industry trends, opportunities, and challenges that a company is facing right now - often directly from the mouths of its own executives.

        • IT Executives

          Learn the background and technology interests of the company's IT executives, allowing you to strategically position your product in a way that's compatible with their vision.

        • Recent News & Activity

          Stay connected to your prospects and customers by communicating with them about recent developments that affect their business.

        • Industry Data

          Find the SIC and NAICS codes for the oftentimes disparate industries a company does business in to ensure your sales presentation delivers a wide-reaching and compelling value proposition.
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