Founded in 1979, Ingram Micro is one of the leading technology sales, marketing and logistics companies in the world. It administers several marketing programs, as well as offers technical support and financial services. The company distributes a variety of information technology products to customers in more than 140 countries. Ingram Micro provides product procurement, transportation management, and contract manufacturing and warehousing services. It also offers product packing and cartonization and order management and fulfillment solutions. The company maintains sales offices in over 30 countries. Ingram Micro operates nearly 100 distribution centers throughout the world. It maintains a staff of approximately 14,500 employees. The company is a member of the Global Technology Distribution Council.