SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation
(NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in seating and
electrical and electronic systems, today announced it was named a
GM Supplier of the Year and received the Overdrive Award from
General Motors during GM's 27th annual Supplier of the
Year awards ceremony held on Wednesday, May
15, and Thursday, May 16, in
Detroit, Michigan.
During the event, GM recognized 133 of its best suppliers from
15 countries that have consistently exceeded GM's expectations,
created outstanding value or introduced innovations to the company.
This is the 18th time Lear has received the award.
"Lear is proud to be recognized around the world as a company
that prioritizes our customers," said Ray
Scott, Lear's President and CEO. "Being recognized as a
Supplier of the Year and winning the prestigious GM Overdrive Award
means so much to our organization. Our commitment to safety,
quality, operational excellence and innovation is what drives our
business, and I want to thank the entire Lear team for their
dedication to unmatched customer support."
GM's Overdrive Award, introduced in 2012, recognizes supply
partners for extraordinary leadership in cultural change and
commitment initiatives that drove exceptional business results for
GM. Lear was named one of four 2018 Overdrive Award winners. Lear
has been recognized for the company's excellent safety record for
its employees, the development of its Intu™ Intelligent Seating
innovations and its Focus on the Drive Distracted Driving
campaign.
"We hold our suppliers to a high bar," said Steve Kiefer, GM senior vice president, Global
Purchasing and Supply Chain. "Lear went above and beyond to deliver
the innovations and quality that will help us earn customers for
life."
The Supplier of the Year award winners were chosen by a global
team of GM purchasing, engineering, quality, manufacturing and
logistics executives. Winners were selected based on performance
criteria in Product Purchasing, Global Purchasing and Manufacturing
Services, Customer Care and Aftersales, and Logistics.
About Lear Corporation
Lear is a global automotive technology leader in seating and
electrical and electronic systems. Lear serves every major
automaker in the world, and Lear content can be found on more than
400 vehicle nameplates. Lear's world-class products are designed,
engineered, and manufactured by a diverse team of approximately
169,000 employees located in 39 countries. Lear currently ranks
#147 on the Fortune 500. Lear's headquarters are in Southfield, Michigan. Further information
about Lear is available at lear.com, or follow us on
Twitter @LearCorporation. Lear is where passion drives
possibilities.
About General Motors
General Motors (NYSE: GM) is
committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for
people to get around. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its
joint venture entities sell vehicles under
the Cadillac, Chevrolet,
Baojun, Buick, GMC, Holden, Jiefang and Wuling brands.
More information on the company and its subsidiaries,
including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety and
security services, Maven, its personal mobility brand, and
Cruise, its autonomous vehicle ride-sharing company, can be found
at http://www.gm.com.
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