This marks the tenth time the company has been
awarded this recognition
BELLEVILLE, Mich., April 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- General Motors ("GM") has
recognized Ascent Global Logistics ("Ascent"), a leading global
provider of expedited, time-critical logistics solutions, as a 2023
Supplier of the Year. GM recognized 86 of its top global suppliers
at its 32nd annual Supplier of the Year event in Miami, Florida, earlier this month.
GM's Supplier of the Year award recognizes global suppliers that
distinguish themselves by exceeding GM's requirements, in turn
providing customers with innovative technologies and among the
highest quality in the automotive industry. This marks the tenth
time Ascent has received the award.
"We are dedicated to serving our customers in the automotive
industry with steadfast commitment and excellence," said
Paul J. Martins, CEO of Ascent
Global Logistics. "Being honored as Supplier of the Year is a
testament to the enduring partnership between Ascent and GM, rooted
in mutual trust and collaboration. We remain committed to
supporting GM's success with agile and responsive premium logistics
solutions, continuously striving to exceed expectations at every
turn."
"We're honored to partner with these top suppliers who have made
notable contributions to our transformation. Together, we're
pushing boundaries, pioneering new technologies and redefining
what's possible," said Jeff
Morrison, Vice President, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain
at GM. "Ascent's innovation and support are critical to helping us
deliver the world-class vehicles our customers have come to
expect."
Supplier of the Year recipients are rigorously selected by a
global, cross-functional GM team for criteria based on performance,
innovation, cultural alignment with GM's values and commitment to
achieving GM's ambitious goals.
The GPSC Priority Wheel guides the selection process,
prioritizing the customer in every aspect of supply chain
decision-making. This framework prioritizes three core values:
Safety, Inclusion and Relationships. These foundational values
underpin all other priorities, including Sustainability,
Innovation, Execution, Resilience and Profitability. By
emphasizing these values, GPSC fosters a robust, diverse,
collaborative partnership ecosystem that drives mutual success for
GM and its suppliers.
About Ascent Global Logistics
Ascent Global Logistics, headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, is a leading global
provider of expedited, time-critical logistics solutions and other
direct transportation services. The company connects customers to
its extensive carrier network, internal ground fleet and airline
via its proprietary, digital PEAK freight marketplace, which
provides robust carrier capacity and transparent pricing, backed by
24/7/365 logistics experts. Ascent's offerings include air charter
and ground expedited solutions as well as truckload,
less-than-truckload, global forwarding, brokerage, and managed
transportation services. The experienced Ascent team solves
customers' most challenging logistics needs by providing
industry-leading service and top-tier satisfaction. To learn more,
visit www.ascentlogistics.com.
About GM
General Motors (NYSE: GM) is a global company focused on
advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible
to all. At the heart of this strategy is the Ultium battery
platform, which powers everything from mass-market to
high-performance vehicles. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its
joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick,
GMC, Cadillac, 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
https://www.gm.com.
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