DALLAS, April 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:
BA] has named its 2016 Supplier of the Year Award winners,
recognizing 13 companies for the high-quality products, services
and value they create for Boeing as well as its commercial airline
and defense, space and security customers.
Strong performance and close collaboration with these
award-winning suppliers helped Boeing exceed customers'
expectations in 2016 while contributing to strong overall company
performance and numerous program milestones.
"In order for Boeing to be the best in aerospace and an enduring
global industrial champion—a top-performer in all areas of our
business—we must have the best team, and our supply chain is
absolutely vital to those efforts," said Boeing Chairman, President
and CEO Dennis Muilenburg. "The
global suppliers earning top honors this year demonstrated an
unwavering commitment to quality, delivered customer value and
partnered with us on cost-effective, innovative solutions."
In 2016, Boeing spent nearly $60
billion with more than 13,000 suppliers from all 50 U.S.
states and 48 countries. Supplier-provided components and
assemblies make up approximately 65 percent of the cost of Boeing
products.
"Boeing's success is a testament to the partnerships we hold
with the finest aerospace suppliers in the world," said
Kent Fisher, Boeing leader for
enterprise Supplier Management. "Together we will continue to
deliver affordable, technologically advanced products and services
that give our customers a competitive edge."
Supplier of the Year Award winners for 2016:
Orion Industries – Auburn,
Wash., USA
Community Engagement Award – Supplier with demonstrated
strategic investments, engagements and advocacy to strengthen the
communities where we live and work.
Nabtesco Corporation – Gifu, Japan
Environment Award – Supplier with demonstrated leadership,
outstanding performance or successful partnerships in a formal,
measurable environmental program and culture of environmental
leadership.
NIPPI Corporation – Yokohama,
Japan
Collaboration Award – Supplier has worked with Boeing to
achieve a shared goal in areas of innovation, process or product
improvement.
Hoffman Construction Company – Seattle, Wash., USA
Safety Award – Supplier models a zero-injury mindset,
investing in and implementing a formal, measurable safety
program.
Victory Solutions, Inc. – Huntsville,
Ala., USA
Support & Services Award – Supplier provides outstanding
support or services to Boeing, including engineering support,
logistical support and/or site services.
The EnCore Group – Huntington Beach,
Calif., USA
Production & Design Award – Supplier or
institution has been instrumental in the design, modification or
production of a product.
AVIC Xi'an Aircraft Industry (Group) Company Ltd. – Xi'an, China
Outstanding Performance Award – Supplier has exhibited
superior performance and has achieved Boeing Performance Excellence
Award status for five consecutive years.
Gary Jet Center – Gary, Ind.,
USA
Global Supplier Diversity Award – Small diverse supplier
that has worked with Boeing to achieve a shared goal.
American Semiconductor – Boise,
Idaho, USA
Pathfinder Award – Supplier delivers outstanding efforts
and/or improvements during the year.
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
– Canberra, Australia
Technology Award – Supplier's outstanding performance in
research and development has been instrumental in the introduction
of new products to meet Boeing's current and future business
needs.
AT&T – Dallas, Texas,
USA
Advantage Award – Supplier provides competitive
advantage by exceeding cost performance goals and objectives for
the product or services provided.
University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre –
Rotherham, UK
Innovation Award – Supplier's outstanding performance in
research and development efforts are instrumental in the
introduction of new products to meet Boeing's current and future
business needs.
GMN Aerospace – Seattle, Wash.,
USA
Alliance Award – Supplier contributes to Boeing's success by
sharing risk and through long-term relationships that support and
advance Boeing's strategic objectives.
Contact:
Tom Brabant
Supplier Management
425-876-0287
thomas.h.brabant@boeing.com
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