Tech Data Europe to manage supply chain services for Google's Chromecast

Tech Data Europe (TECD) announced an agreement with Google (GOOG) to manage the supply chain of Google's indirect channel across Europe for its Chromecast media streaming device. Through the agreement, Tech Data Mobile Solutions will provide complete fulfilment services, including logistics, transportation management, forecasting, procurement consolidation, inventory management, invoicing and collection. As part of the agreement, Tech Data Mobile Solutions has created a dedicated central account management team and a collection of services, including forecasting, procurement and supply chain reporting, that enables Google retail specialists to commercially manage all European sales through a single Tech Data operational interface.