CEVA crowned winner at annual supplier event in Detroit

Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, 03 April 2012 – CEVA Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, has been awarded the Logistics Services Supplier of the Year award by Lear, one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive seating and electrical power management systems, at its annual supplier event. The event took place in Lear’s World Headquarters in Southfield, Michigan on 15 March, 2012 and is designed to recognize excellence among Lear’s supplier base.

CEVA was recognized for its consistently excellent supply chain services, supporting Lear in delivering orders on time and in full to their customer base and manufacturing plants. Lear and CEVA work in partnership in Europe, Asia Pacific and North America, and the logistics operator performs the planning and execution of critical supply chain services to support Lear’s production requirements. These services include the transportation of inbound parts for production, prototypes for engineering and finished product to the Lear Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM).  

“Lear is proud to recognize our best suppliers.  While we value the contributions of all of our suppliers, inclusion on this select list signifies truly superior overall performance," said Matt Simoncini, Lear's President and Chief Executive Officer.  "Our 'Supplier of the Year' winners have shown an unwavering commitment to excellence in quality, innovation, cost efficiency and a willingness to go above and beyond in assisting Lear in serving our customers in today's highly competitive global market."

Inna Kuznetsova, CEVA’s Chief Commercial Officer said: “We are extremely honored to have been presented with this award. We pride ourselves on providing the highest levels of service to all our customers, but it is especially pleasing when customers, such as Lear, recognize this. Our relationship with Lear has developed significantly since 2009 and we take a true partnership approach to the effective management of their supply chain.”