General Motors Celebrates Top Global Suppliers of 2023 at Prestigious Supplier Awards Ceremony In its annual Supplier of the Year recognition event, General Motors has honored its standout global suppliers for the year 2023. A total of 86 suppliers were distinguished with the prestigious Supplier of the Year award, while an additional eight Overdrive Awards were bestowed upon suppliers who exceeded expectations by a significant margin.
Jeff Morrison, Vice President of Global Purchasing and Supply Chain at General Motors, expressed gratitude towards the top suppliers, acknowledging their significant contributions to the company’s ongoing transformation. He emphasized the collaborative effort in pushing boundaries, pioneering new technologies, and reshaping industry standards to meet customer expectations.
Selection criteria for these esteemed awards were stringent, focusing on performance, innovation, alignment with GM’s values, and dedication to achieving the company’s ambitious objectives. GM’s Global Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC) team, comprising members from various departments and regions, meticulously evaluated each nominee, guided by the GPSC Priority Wheel. This framework prioritizes core values such as Safety, Inclusion, and Relationships, which serve as the foundation for driving excellence across the supply chain.
The Overdrive Award, a special recognition, was reserved for suppliers who consistently surpassed expectations in their collaboration with GM. These exemplary partnerships not only met but exceeded standards, delivering innovative solutions and exceptional performance.
Among the 2023 Supplier of the Year award recipients are prominent names such as Adient, Schaeffler, Allegis Global Solutions, and Magna International, reflecting the diversity and depth of GM’s supplier network. Each winner has demonstrated excellence in their respective fields, contributing to GM’s success and commitment to delivering world-class vehicles.
Additionally, the 2023 Overdrive Award winners, including Adient and Gallagher-Kaiser Corporation, were commended for their outstanding achievements and unwavering dedication to excellence.
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