AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpine
Electronics of America, Inc., an Alps Alpine Group Company, was
named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during a virtual
ceremony honoring the recipients of the company's 28th annual
Supplier of the Year awards on Wednesday, June 24, 2020.
During the event, GM recognized 116 of its best suppliers from
15 countries that have consistently exceeded GM's expectations,
created outstanding value or introduced innovations to the company.
The awards ceremony was originally scheduled as a live-event to be
held in March but was postponed due to the impact of the COVID-19
pandemic. The recognition is for supplier performance in the 2019
calendar year.
This is the 6th time Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. has
received the award.
"Our suppliers play a key role in delivering the products,
services and experiences our customers deserve – and these
award-winning suppliers went above and beyond our expectations,"
said Shilpan Amin, GM vice
president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain.
"We also believe it's important at this point in time to thank
our entire supply base for their efforts the last few months to
mitigate the impacts of COVID-19," added Amin. "Not only have we
been able to safely restart our manufacturing operations, our
suppliers played a key role in assisting our initiatives to
increase the supply of ventilators and personal protection
equipment (PPE) for frontline health care workers to help save
lives and keep communities safe."
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.
"The spirit of this award, the behavior and partnership it
commands, and our sincere commitment to all the related metrics
drive us to be a better company and supplier to General Motors,"
said Cameron Hosner, Executive
Director of the OEM Business Unit at Alps Alpine North
America. "We are both appreciative and honored to receive this
for six years running and will be making every effort to continue
the streak."
About Alps Alpine
Alps Alpine, a leading
manufacturer of electronic components and automotive infotainment
systems, has brought the world numerous "First 1" and "Number 1"
products since its founding in 1948. The Alps Alpine
Group currently operates 110 bases in 26 countries and
regions, supplying roughly 40,000 different products and solutions
to around 2,000 companies worldwide. Those offerings include
devices such as switches, sensors, data communication modules,
touch input panels, actuators and power inductors; electronic
shifters, remote keyless entry systems and other automotive units;
consumer electronics like car navigation and audio-visual systems;
and systems and services such as digital keys based on smartphone
app and blockchain technology, and remote monitoring.
In January 2019, Alps Electric
Co., Ltd. and Alpine Electronics, Inc. integrated their businesses
to embark on a new era as Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. Serving a diverse
range of markets encompassing an automotive industry currently
undergoing major transformation, the mobile and consumer
electronics domains, through to energy, healthcare and industry
markets, Alps Alpine will combine and build on core device
technology established over many years in three areas –
human-machine interfaces, SENSORING™ and connectivity – along with
system design and software development capabilities to innovate
value that brings comfort to and enriches the lives of people
everywhere. For more information:
https://www.alpsalpine.com/e/.
General Motors (NYSE: GM) is a global company
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 Chevrolet, Buick,
GMC, Cadillac, Holden, Baojun and Wuling brands. More information
on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global
leader in vehicle safety and security services, can be found at
http://www.gm.com.
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