Digital Product & Service Solutions Review Botswana - 29 September 2020 | Page 21

RS Components is the leading e-commerce distributor of industrial products and electronic components . The company was started in 1937 in the UK as a supplier of radio spares and has evolved into a global distribution enterprise , with operations in Europe , North America , Asia and Africa offering a diverse portfolio of more than 500 000 products across 2500 global brands including automation & control , electrical , mechanical , electronics , test & measurement , tools and consumables .

RS has numerous distribution centres around the world and carries substantial stock to deliver direct to customers when they require . RS can deliver to customers within 5 working days .

RS South Africa opened its doors in 1996 , the flagship operation in Africa with 22 years of experience distributing products and components to engineers around the African continent . RS South Africa launched the Africa website www . rsonline . africa in 2018 geared to meet the requirements of a growing continent with demand from various industries such as manufacturing , mining , automotive , utilities , electronics and industrial IOT .

Customers in Africa had access to the RS range prior to the website , however there were long lead times and high freight costs depending on location . With the new website customers receive their products much quicker and they can also pay via credit card . There is also enhanced customer support with the addition of French and Portuguese speaking sales agents , so that customers can comfortably engage in their language of preference . Why spend time comparing suppliers when you can consolidate your purchasing with RS ?

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