Serial System was established in Singapore in 1988 asadistributor of electrical and electronic components. It was incorporated in April 1992 as a private limited entity and admitted to SESDAQ (Stock Exchange of Singapore Dealing and Automated Quotation System) in 1997. On July 2000, Serial System Ltd became a Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) Mainboard listed company.

Serial System is a leading semiconductors/components distributor in the Asia Pacific region, offering design support, materials planning, inventory management, programming, and assembly services. It is also a provider of technology solutions and services. The company has expanded well beyond the shores of Singapore with an established network of offices, operations, and representations in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, India, Korea, Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand.