―DENSO recognized for the 2nd time in three years for Quality/Delivery,
Technology and Cost―
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. ― DENSO International America, Inc., was among three suppliers that earned top recognition from Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America (TEMA) at its Annual Supplier Business Meeting (ABM) on March 9, 2010. The awards recognize suppliers that exceeded the company’s expectations in several areas.
“DENSO is committed to continuous improvement which is what allows us to persistently learn and grow and become a stronger supplier,” said Steve Sekiguchi, president and CEO of DENSO International America, Inc. “2009 was an unprecedented year for the entire automotive industry, but through all of the challenges, I believe that we learned how to be stronger.”
DENSO earned four awards out of the six TEMA award categories. They include:
Category Commodity Award
QUALITY AWARD: Awarded to suppliers that demonstrate quality in production, performance, delivery, warranty and service.
Multiple commodities Superior
VALUE IMPROVEMENT AWARD: Awarded to suppliers that demonstrate value and cost competitiveness.
Multiple commodities Excellent
TECHNOLOGY AWARDS: Awarded to suppliers that demonstrate safety, quality, cost and environmental leadership.
Compact thin film transistor (TFT) module Excellent
TEAM AWARD: Total Exceptional Achievement for Manufacturing Award for suppliers that excel in overall performance. Multiple commodities Total Performance
Now in its14th year, ABM allows TEMA to discuss business objectives with direct suppliers in preparation for the upcoming fiscal year. Held at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, Ky., ABM brings together approximately 800 attendees from across North America. In the U.S. alone, there are about 63,000 supplier jobs across 38 states dedicated to Toyota. Moreover, Toyota collectively spent nearly $25 billion on parts, goods and services last year in North America.
DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global supplier of advanced automotive technology, systems and components. Worldwide, the company employs approximately 120,000 people in 33 countries and regions, including Japan. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009, totaled US$32.0 billion. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.
In the Americas, DENSO employs more than 16,000 people, with consolidated sales totaling US$5.7 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009. For more information, go to www.densomedia-na.com
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