In global high tech industries, manufacturers are challenged to stay at the forefront of technical innovation, yet manage intricate supply chains and hold down costs to remain competitive. Suppliers with good products and innovative ideas often don’t have the resources to expand their market reach in crowded and increasingly global markets.

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Tailwinds was formed in 2007 by several executives with extensive backgrounds in semiconductors and other complex, high technology industries who believe that there are more effective ways to manage the buy-sell-support cycles in these industries. Tailwinds is an innovator of advanced value chain solutions for both manufacturers and suppliers in microelectronics, medical, solar cell and flat panel display industries. We offer a flexible, efficient and cost effective channel for buying and selling manufacturing goods and services, and feature a powerful e-commerce platform to deliver always-on global reach, breadth and speed.

For customers with specific volume or strategic sourcing strategies, Tailwinds offers secure, private Extranets. Manufacturers can choose offerings from our growing network of proven, certified partners, or select those that we develop ourselves to support emerging technologies or meet unfilled market needs. Either way, Tailwinds assures a fully integrated solution that is fast, responsive and affordable.

Vision
To be the leading worldwide provider of products, services and integrated solutions that connect technology and customers, streamline value chains and deliver excellent returns to investors.

Mission
Ensure customer success through innovative advanced value chain solutions, connecting buyers and sellers of electronic and technology manufacturing products through a highly efficient, productive and cost-effective business engine.

Core Values
• Innovate with customers as partners in the development of value chain solutions
• Provide solutions that are best-in-class in every category
• Deliver unprecedented customer satisfaction
• In all that we do, earn confidence, trust and respect

A 21st Century Business Model

Tailwinds’ business model is a hybrid, blending expertise in distribution, reselling and manufacturing, and built around trends and technologies that are shaping the new global business environment. We’re powered by the reach of the Internet, strategic outsourcing, alliances, partnerships, virtual networks and a clear focus on delivering on our core competencies.