DETROIT, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- American Axle &
Manufacturing was recognized as a GM Overdrive Award winner in
General Motors' 29th annual Supplier of the
Year awards. AAM was one of only 26 companies to be
selected as an Overdrive winner in 2020.
First presented in 2012, GM's Overdrive Award is a distinction
reserved for suppliers who display outstanding achievement within
GM's Global Purchasing and Supply Chain organization's key focus
areas, including sustainable value streams, total enterprise cost
and profitability, safety, launch excellence, accelerating
innovation and nurturing relationships.
"We are grateful for GM's recognition of AAM for launch
excellence to maintain continuity of supply despite a significant
industrial fire at one of our manufacturing facilities," said
David C. Dauch, AAM Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer. "Supporting our global customers is our
top priority and we are honored that GM recognizes that work."
As part of the annual awards, GM also recognized 122 companies
as a Supplier of the Year for consistently exceeding GM's
expectations, providing customers with innovative technologies and
among the highest quality in the automotive industry. The
recognition is for supplier performance in the 2020 calendar
year.
"As GM works to achieve a future with zero crashes, zero
emissions and zero congestion, we are proud to have innovative and
dedicated suppliers around the world as partners in this mission,"
said Shilpan Amin, GM vice
president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain.
"Throughout a challenging year, our suppliers have showed
resilience and dedication in working toward our shared goal of
long-term sustainability for our planet and the communities we
serve, while meeting our present needs," Amin said. "We are pleased
with what we've accomplished together in the past year and we are
excited by the opportunity that lies ahead."
The 2020 Supplier of the Year and Overdrive Award winners were
selected by a global team of GM purchasing, engineering, quality,
manufacturing and logistics leaders. Winners were chosen based on
performance criteria in Product Purchasing, Global Purchasing and
Manufacturing Services, Customer Care and Aftersales, and
Logistics.
About AAM
AAM (NYSE: AXL) delivers POWER that moves
the world. As a leading global tier 1 automotive supplier, AAM
designs, engineers and manufactures driveline and metal forming
technologies that are making the next generation of vehicles
smarter, lighter, safer and more efficient. Headquartered in
Detroit, AAM has approximately
20,000 associates operating at nearly 80 facilities in 17 countries
to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a
focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.
To learn more, visit aam.com.
Media Contact: Andrea Knapp,
3137582730, andrea.knapp@aam.com
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