TVS Supply Chain Solutions North America earns John Deere's highest supplier recognition for 2024
North America (TVS SCS NA) has been awarded the '
Partner-level status
' in
John Deere
's Achieving Excellence Programme for 2024. This marks the second consecutive year that TVS SCS NA has received Deere & Company's highest supplier rating.
TVS SCS NA was chosen for the recognition based on its performance in areas such as quality, delivery, value creation, and relationship management. The award highlights TVS SCS NA's strategic focus on continuous improvement and its alignment with John Deere's business objectives.
Brad Dyer, Chief Commercial Officer at TVS SCS North America, said 'Achieving
Partner-level status
for the second consecutive year is a significant accomplishment. It demonstrates our team's dedication to excellence and our ongoing commitment to providing innovative, high-quality
supply chain solutions
.'
John Deere's Achieving Excellence Program evaluates suppliers annually across multiple performance dimensions, including product quality, on-time delivery, value creation, relationship management. The programme was designed to recognise top-tier supplier performance and to encourage strong, mutually beneficial relationships between John Deere and its global partners.
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