Ryder Named Supplier of the Year by GM
Ryder System Inc. has announced it was named as a General Motors Supplier of the Year for its overall business performance in providing GM with parts and services.
Ryder System Inc. has announced it was named as a General Motors Supplier of the Year for its overall business performance in providing GM with parts and services.
“We consider Ryder to be a role model for all suppliers. They are recognized as a GM Supplier of the Year because they exceeded our expectations in 2005," said Bo Andersson, vice president of Global Purchasing and Supply Chain.
“Ryder is honored to once again be recognized as a Supplier of the Year by GM,” said Vicki O’Meara, president of U.S. Supply Chain Solutions for Ryder. “Ryder is proud to be a part of GM’s quality reputation and success globally, and we look forward to continuing our long-standing relationship.”
The GM Supplier of the Year award began as a global program in 1992. Winners are selected by a global team of executives from purchasing, engineering, manufacturing and logistics who base their decisions on supplier performance in quality, service, technology and price. This year, General Motors honored 85 suppliers for their outstanding performance throughout 2005.
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