Press release
TNT Logistics and Michelin in North America receive outsourcing excellence award
The Outsourcing Center and Everest Group, in association with Forbes, have announced 2004's most outstanding global outsourcing relationships. TNT Logistics North America and Michelin North America have jointly received the award for 2004's Most Transformational Outsourcing Relationship.
"These relationships demonstrate best practices in creating and sustaining mutually beneficial relationships whose value increases over time," said Peter Bendor-Samuel, CEO and founder of Everest Group and Outsourcing Center. "The winners are superior examples of the strategic use of outsourcing to achieve high value in business transformation and competitive advantage initiatives."
"Each of the winners demonstrates quality and commitment in all aspects of their relationships," said Debra Floyd, Director of Awards Presentations. "The annual awards process is an integral component of the Outsourcing Center's mission to provide premier information on successful outsourcing principles to the Center's online community. The winners' stories serve as models of how to achieve optimal benefits from outsourcing."
Transformational outsourcing is about building a bridge to the future so the buyer will have adaptability and be able to leverage new capabilities for competitive advantage.
"We are pleased to receive this recognition on behalf of TNT Logistics and Michelin," said Mark Morrison, senior vice president of business development, TNT Logistics North America. "This award would not have been possible without the partnership approach that Michelin has taken in working with us over the past two years. When you have a business relationship that is founded on that principle, so much more can be accomplished."
"This relationship is different in its result of partnership, trust and competence between two very, very large companies," added Bob Brescia, vice president of logistics at Michelin North America. "We look forward to continuing to work with TNT Logistics."
About The Outsourcing Center
Established by The Outsourcing Center in 1997, this awards program (formerly Editor's Choice Awards) seeks out, interviews, evaluates, recognises and publicises outstanding outsourcing relationships and awards both the buyer and service provider. This year, more than 200 nominations were received for seven categories, which include: Best First Steps, Best Refreshed, Most Collaborative, Best Process Improvement, Most Innovative Value Creation, Best Partnership and Most Transformational. It was in the latter category that TNT Logistics and Michelin were recognised.
More information on the The Outsourcing Center can be found on www.outsourcing-center.com.
About TNT Logistics
TNT Logistics North America is a business unit of TNT Logistics, which is a leading global logistics company. It designs, implements and operates complex supply chain solutions on a national, regional or global scale for medium to large enterprises.
TNT Logistics employs more than 37,000 people, who are operating in 36 countries, managing over 7.1 million square metres of warehouse space. In 2003, TNT Logistics reported sales of €3.735 billion. The TNT Logistics web site address is: www.tntlogistics.com.
For more information contact
Russ Dixon, Corporate Communications TNT Logistics North America,
tel. +1 904 928-1409,
e-mail russ.dixon@tntlogistics.com
Hester Dijk, TNT Corporate Logistics,
e-mail +31 20 500 6434,
hester.dijk@tpg.com.