DEX
DEX (Data Exchange Corporation) is a privately held US service lifecycle solutions provider founded in 1980, offering depot repair, manufacturing, engineering, parts management, and 4PL services for high-tech electronic and electro-mechanical technologies to enterprise customers in IT, healthcare, renewable energy, and manufacturing verticals globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersCamarillo, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What DEX does
DEX (Data Exchange Corporation) is a US-headquartered, privately held service lifecycle solutions provider founded in 1980 and operating globally across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. The company specializes in the repair, manufacturing, engineering, and parts management of high-tech electronic and electro-mechanical technologies for enterprise customers in IT & complex technologies, healthcare, renewable energy (notably wind), and manufacturing verticals. Its core customer-facing software is OrderVision®, an Oracle-based online order entry and tracking system providing real-time supply chain visibility, supplemented by a broader software portfolio covering Service Lifecycle Management, Order Management, Procurement, Warehouse Management, and Oracle EBS Solutions.
The business operates multiple revenue streams: depot repair and remanufacturing services (professional services), service parts management and 4PL managed services including transportation, field service, call centers, and embedded repair centers (managed services), software solutions with recurring components, and a parts exchange program that generates transaction-based revenue. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supplemented by the OrderVision self-serve portal and corporate website demand generation. Customers include Cisco, IBM, Dell, NEC, Phillips, GE Healthcare, Hologic, EDF, MidAmerican Energy, Gamesa, and Flextronics, with the company claiming hundreds of customers worldwide and multi-decade operating history. The company is led by founder and CEO Sheldon Malchicoff, is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, and operates with 101-250 employees.
DEX firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- DEX
- Legal name
- Data Exchange Corporation
- Website
- https://dex.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- DEX (Data Exchange Corporation) is a privately held US service lifecycle solutions provider founded in 1980, offering depot repair, manufacturing, engineering, parts management, and 4PL services for high-tech electronic and electro-mechanical technologies to enterprise customers in IT, healthcare, renewable energy, and manufacturing verticals globally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
DEX industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electronics Repair and After-Sales Service Lifecycle Management
- NAICS
- Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (E&I) Maintenance (IMAIACAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Returns, Refunds & Warranty Support (RMA) (BPAAABAD), Order Management & Customer Fulfillment Support (BPAAAAAE), Industrial MRO Supplies for Vehicle/Equipment Workshops (Bearings, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Fasteners) (TLAKAOAK)
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Where DEX is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Camarillo
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
DEX business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Depot Repair Services: Electronic and electro-mechanical repair services for high-tech equipment including IGBT stacks and complex components. Maximizes asset lifespan and controls costs without sacrificing quality.
- Manufacturing & Engineering Services: Complete product design, technology and end-to-end integrated manufacturing services including remanufacturing and reverse engineering to extend product lifecycle.
- Service Parts Management: Management of supply chain logistics and restocking processes for spare parts, including global warehouse facilities stock and OEM network access.
- 4PL Managed Services: Fourth-party logistics including transportation, field service, call centers, and embedded repair centers providing comprehensive supply chain outsourcing.
- Software Solutions: Service Lifecycle Management, Order Management, Procurement Solutions, and Warehouse Management software solutions, including Oracle EBS Solutions.
- Returns Management: Lower return center costs with increased speed, visibility, and control into operations including storage, labor and freight optimization.
- Parts Exchange Program: Core return program where DEX buys or credits customers for the value of parts returned, supporting overstock parts revenue sharing programs.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
DEX product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DEX delivers depot repair, remanufacturing, and engineering services for high-tech electronic and electro-mechanical components (including IGBT stacks and complex assemblies), complemented by 4PL managed services (transportation, field service, call centers, embedded repair centers) and Oracle-based software solutions such as OrderVision®, Service Lifecycle Management, Order Management, Procurement, Warehouse Management, and Oracle EBS integration. The portfolio targets enterprise customers in IT, healthcare, renewable energy, and manufacturing, supporting the full after-sales service lifecycle from parts sourcing and reverse logistics to warranty, fulfillment, and end-of-life solutions across Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
Product overview
DEX offers a portfolio of software solutions centered around Service Lifecycle Management for complex technologies. The core customer-facing product is OrderVision, an online order entry and tracking system that connects users to DEX's Oracle-based worldwide information system for real-time supply chain visibility. Supporting software solutions include Service Lifecycle Management, Order Management, Procurement Solutions, Warehouse Management, and Oracle EBS Solutions. These solutions are offered alongside DEX's manufacturing, engineering, repair, and 4PL managed services for electronic and electro-mechanical technologies serving industries including IT, Healthcare, and Renewable Energy.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- OrderVision: Online order entry and tracking system integrated with Oracle-based worldwide information system
Products and services
- Manufacturing & Engineering Services Complete product design, technology, and end-to-end integrated manufacturing services including remanufacturing, reverse engineering, and engineering capabilities to extend product lifecycle for enterprise customers in IT, healthcare, renewable energy, and manufacturing.
- Depot Repair Depot-based electronic and electro-mechanical repair services for high-tech equipment, including IGBT stacks and complex components, designed to maximize asset lifespan and control costs without sacrificing quality or impacting uptime.
- Service Parts Management Management of supply chain logistics and restocking processes for spare parts, leveraging global warehouse facility stock and an OEM and manufacturer network for spare parts procurement, including spare parts procurement, overstock parts sales, and the Parts Exchange Program.
- Returns Management Returns management services that lower overall return center costs and decrease storage, labor, and freight with increased speed, visibility, and control into operations.
- 4PL Managed Services Fourth-party logistics services including transportation, field service, call centers, and embedded repair centers providing comprehensive supply chain outsourcing for enterprise customers.
- Supply Chain Consulting Consulting services that streamline and clean up customers' supply chains by applying lean tools and processes.
- Warranty Services Warranty management services for high-tech electronic and electro-mechanical products across enterprise customers.
- Fulfillment & Distribution Fulfillment and distribution services supporting the movement of parts and finished products across DEX's global network.
- End of Life (EOL) Solutions End of life solutions for complex technologies, supporting parts procurement and lifecycle extension for aging equipment.
- Service Lifecycle Management Software Software solution for managing the complete service lifecycle of complex technologies across the supply chain.
- OrderVision® Online order entry and tracking system that enables real-time visibility of all supply chain functions, allowing users to enter, track, and update orders and ascertain product/program status anytime, anywhere.
- Oracle EBS Solutions Specialized software solutions integrated with Oracle E-Business Suite for supply chain management; the DEX solution works as a module within Oracle systems, described as plug and play by customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Hundreds of customers worldwide use DEX repair services
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use DEX
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
DEX technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
DEX partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- OraclecoreOracle EBS Solutions integration partner providing enterprise resource planning connectivity. The DEX Solution supports all business models and works as a module within Oracle systems, described as 'plug and play' by customers.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
DEX competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Teleplan International: Teleplan International is one of the closest direct competitors to DEX, providing high-tech electronic repair, remanufacturing, and supply chain services for enterprise OEMs across IT, healthcare, and industrial verticals. Both companies operate global depot networks and similar service lifecycle management models.
- Park Place Technologies: Park Place Technologies provides third-party maintenance and depot repair services for enterprise IT hardware (servers, storage, networking) - directly overlapping with DEX's IT & Complex Technologies vertical. Both compete for Cisco, Dell, and IBM-class customer relationships with maintenance alternatives to OEM support.
- Curvature: Curvature delivers IT hardware lifecycle services including repair, maintenance, and parts supply for enterprise networking and data center equipment. Overlaps with DEX on depot repair of Cisco-class networking gear and offers similar post-warranty support contracts to enterprise customers.
- Ingram Micro Lifecycle: Ingram Micro Lifecycle Services provides reverse logistics, repair, refurbishment, and parts management for enterprise technology - a directly comparable service portfolio to DEX's returns management, service parts management, and depot repair streams. Both serve global enterprise customers at scale.
- Service Express: Service Express provides third-party hardware maintenance for data center equipment including depot repair and parts logistics. The company competes with DEX for IT and complex technologies customers, particularly those seeking alternatives to OEM support contracts.
Broad incumbents
- Jabil: Jabil is a global contract electronics manufacturer that also offers aftermarket services including repair, reverse logistics, and supply chain solutions - overlapping with DEX's manufacturing and 4PL services. As a much larger public company, Jabil is a broad incumbent that competes for some of the same OEM relationships DEX serves.
- Flex (Flextronics): Flex is a major global contract electronics manufacturer with reverse logistics, repair, and supply chain services - directly competing with DEX on depot repair and 4PL managed services. Notably, Flextronics appears on DEX's customer list as well, indicating real overlap in some segments and partnership in others.
- Sanmina: Sanmina is a global integrated manufacturing solutions provider offering repair, logistics, and after-market services alongside contract manufacturing. As a broader incumbent, Sanmina overlaps with DEX on depot repair, supply chain solutions, and engineering services for complex electronics.
- Celestica: Celestica provides design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions with after-market services for complex electronics. As a larger public company, Celestica competes with DEX for enterprise OEM repair and lifecycle management contracts in healthcare, IT, and industrial verticals.
Others
- ORBIS Corporation: ORBIS provides reusable packaging, reverse logistics, and supply chain solutions for industrial and consumer goods - thematically related to DEX's returns management and service parts management services, though not a direct competitor on electronic repair. Useful for benchmarking supply chain solutions providers in DEX's 4PL adjacent ecosystem.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
DEX social profiles
Digital presenceDEX financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
DEX leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
DEX funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
DEX M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about DEX
What does DEX do?
DEX delivers depot repair, remanufacturing, and engineering services for high-tech electronic and electro-mechanical components (including IGBT stacks and complex assemblies), complemented by 4PL managed services (transportation, field service, call centers, embedded repair centers) and Oracle-based software solutions such as OrderVision®, Service Lifecycle Management, Order Management, Procurement, Warehouse Management, and Oracle EBS integration. The portfolio targets enterprise customers in IT, healthcare, renewable energy, and manufacturing, supporting the full after-sales service lifecycle from parts sourcing and reverse logistics to warranty, fulfillment, and end-of-life solutions across Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
Is DEX a public or private company?
DEX is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was DEX founded?
DEX was founded in 1980. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is DEX based?
DEX is headquartered in Camarillo, United States, in the North America region.
How does DEX make money?
Seven revenue lines are on record. Depot Repair Services are the primary driver. The others are manufacturing & Engineering Services, service Parts Management, 4PL Managed Services, software Solutions, returns Management and parts Exchange Program.
Who are DEX's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Teleplan International, Park Place Technologies, Curvature, Ingram Micro Lifecycle and Service Express. Broad incumbents are Jabil, Flex (Flextronics), Sanmina and Celestica. ORBIS Corporation is listed as an others.
Does DEX have an API?
No public API is recorded for DEX.
What industry is DEX in?
DEX's product category is Electronics Repair and After-Sales Service Lifecycle Management. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAIACAE, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (E&I) Maintenance, with a secondary code of BPAAABAD, Returns, Refunds & Warranty Support (RMA). Its NAICS code is 811310 and its SIC code is 7370.