General Motors (GM) has once again celebrated excellence in its supply chain by recognizing the outstanding achievements of its top global suppliers during the annual Supplier of the Year recognition event. This year’s ceremony saw a total of 86 suppliers being honored with the coveted Supplier of the Year award, alongside an additional eight Overdrive Awards bestowed upon suppliers who went above and beyond in their contributions.
Jeff Morrison, GM’s Vice President of Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, expressed gratitude for the invaluable partnership with these top suppliers, acknowledging their significant role in GM’s ongoing transformation. “Together, we’re pushing boundaries, pioneering new technologies, and redefining what’s possible,” Morrison stated. “Their innovation and support are critical to helping us deliver the world-class vehicles our customers have come to expect.”
The selection process for these prestigious awards is rigorous, with a global, cross-functional GM team meticulously evaluating candidates based on performance, innovation, cultural alignment with GM’s values, and commitment to achieving the company’s ambitious goals. Emphasizing GM’s core values of Safety, Inclusion, and Relationships, the selection process prioritizes the customer in every aspect of supply chain decision-making.
GM’s commitment to fostering a robust and collaborative partnership ecosystem is evident through its GPSC Priority Wheel framework, which guides the selection process. This framework underscores key values such as Sustainability, Innovation, Execution, Resilience, and Profitability, ensuring mutual success for both GM and its suppliers.
The Overdrive Award, a testament to exceptional partnerships, recognizes suppliers who consistently surpass expectations. Among the winners, notable achievements include innovative solutions that significantly reduced carbon emissions and expedited parts delivery for GM’s customers.
The list of GM’s 2023 Supplier of the Year award winners spans a diverse range of companies, including industry leaders such as Adient, Schaeffler, and Magna International, among others. These suppliers have demonstrated excellence across various aspects of their partnership with GM, contributing to the company’s continued success.
Additionally, GM recognized eight suppliers with the prestigious Overdrive Award for their exceptional performance and dedication. These winners, including Adient and Gallagher-Kaiser Corporation, among others, have set a high standard for excellence in their collaboration with GM.
The Supplier of the Year recognition event serves as a testament to GM’s commitment to fostering strong and mutually beneficial partnerships with its suppliers, driving innovation, and delivering value to customers worldwide. As GM continues its journey of transformation, these suppliers remain integral to its success in shaping the future of mobility.
