Avnet Global Perspective, July 1999, p. 8 Testing 1, 2, 3 -- EM2000 Enters Phase III of Y2000 Plan  
    We're there! Avnet Electronics Marketing (EM) is testing the system and applications that will keep the division running after January 1, 2000. Tested products fall into the following categories:

• Genesis/Vendor Products: In concert with ISD, we are currently testing mission-critical applications, including the Genesis system. Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) are also testing products supplied by vendors, such as Manugistics and Aspect, within our division.
• EM-Specific Applications. These are mission-critical applications that are being rewritten or developed from scratch, such as JobLog, Commissions and CFO Vision. SMEs will integrate Year 2000 product testing into acceptance test plans.
• Commercial, Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Products. Vendors are providing compliance documents for these products, but we are also conducting additional compliance testing to meet Avnet's standards.
• Products Slated for Retirement. Products such as the sales tracking database constitute the last category. These are not tested and their replacements belong to one of the previous three categories.

    In addition, the EM Project Office (PO) has completed its non-IT inventory for in-plant stores and warehouses. We are currently determining inventory items that need to be tested for compliance.
    Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this project. Without the help of the EM testing teams, we would not be able to meet our goals.
    For more information about Avnet's Year 2000 program, please visit our Web site at http://intranet/isd/y2k2.