Fourth annual Stellantis Supplier of the Year event in Lingotto, Italy, attended by over 200 global Stellantis suppliers and partners; 21 global suppliers including India’s Bhavani Industries (‘Powertrain’ category); Chennai-based IM Gears wins Regional Supplier (for India and Asia Pacific) award.
28 Sep 2024 | 5016 Views | By Autocar Professional Bureau
Stellantis has recognized 68 global and regional suppliers for their extraordinary commitment, quality and operational excellence in 2023. Twenty-one suppliers were recognized as the top performers in their respective categories and presented the ‘Supplier of the Year’ award.
The fourth annual event, held September 24 at the historic Lingotto ...
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Stellantis has recognized 68 global and regional suppliers for their extraordinary commitment, quality and operational excellence in 2023. Twenty-one suppliers were recognized as the top performers in their respective categories and presented the ‘Supplier of the Year’ award.
The fourth annual event, held September 24 at the historic Lingotto Conference Center in Turin, Italy, was attended by over 200 Stellantis global suppliers and partners, underscoring the significance of the occasion.
“We are thrilled to extend our sincerest congratulations to this year’s Supplier of the Year winners and nominees,” said Maxime Picat, Stellantis Chief Purchasing and Supply Chain Officer. “Our suppliers’ dedication and superior standards have been instrumental in overcoming challenges and achieving remarkable milestones. Their exceptional performance, collaborative spirit, and commitment to quality and punctuality have been pivotal to our ongoing growth plans.”
2024 STELLANTIS SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS
Quality
VMAX achieved benchmark field quality for the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) On-Board Charger, mitigating the Digital Signal Processer Chip crack crisis, and supporting the SmartCar and BEV Gen 2 launches.
Program Management
Mayco International ensured launch protection, meeting program timing commitments, improving material releases, reducing shortages and opening a new molding facility for a key Stellantis product launch.
Innovation
Garrett is recognized for its innovative turbocharger technology, collaboration on the SMART EV project and commitment to sustainable mobility in regions with limited electrification.
Indirect Services
Kyndryl managed essential business operations across multiple regions, enabling Stellantis’ ICT functions to focus on digital innovation, cybersecurity, new business models, and customer-centric solutions.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Constellium is recognized for its strong commitment to CSR, applying strict requirements to itself and its supply chain, and receiving positive ratings from renowned international bodies.
Carbon Footprint
Goodyear delivered exceptional performance in rolling resistance and vehicle efficiency, aligning their carbon footprint with Stellantis targets, and committing to significant emissions reductions, renewable electricity plans and sustainable materials by 2030.
Capex
CBWEE consistently exceeded expectations in key projects, establishing itself as a global leader in Body in White, effectively addressing challenges and mastering Stellantis’ technical standards.
Raw Materials
LyondellBassell excelled in competitiveness and commercial performance, supporting green materials development and being a reliable partner for Circular Economy initiatives with a customer-first approach.
Supply Chain Parts
Denso achieved nearly 100% on-time delivery globally, ensuring smooth operations and cost efficiency, demonstrating exceptional dedication and proactive problem-solving in South America and Enlarged Europe.
Supply Chain Logistics
MSC showed exceptional leadership in global shipping logistics, demonstrating reliability and adaptability during industry challenges and supporting new business and route development.
Aftermarket
Lesha swiftly developed engine air and high-efficiency carbon filters, using advanced in-house testing labs, expanding and automating production lines, and creating cost-effective filters with PM 0.3 particle filtration, showcasing their innovation and leadership.
Powertrain
Bhavani Industries is nominated for strong leadership, aligning with business needs, supporting key projects, resolving a dry oil quality issue in Europe and reliably delivering capacity on time.
The Rajkot-based Bhavan Industries is a market leader in supplies of critical synchroniser components to passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and off-highway equipment. It produces more than 400 variants of automotive components in ready-to-use, precision-forged, machined and heat-treated condition for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
Body & Interior
Mayco International demonstrated reliability year after year. Their proactive efforts in handling takeover and troubled supplier business on key programs like Wrangler, Gladiator, and Charger, while ensuring customer success, demonstrate their commitment to excellence and mutual growth.
Electrical
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. demonstrated remarkable agility, providing invaluable technical support on critical projects, driving competitiveness and innovation and fostering a true partnership mindset.
Chassis & Adaptation
Dicastal was awarded for their noteworthy economic and quality performances, and their ability to adapt to global market expectations. Their commendable commercial performance, regional competitiveness, and agility in opening plants in Morocco and Mexico have been key to supporting Stellantis globally.
2024 REGIONAL SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS
North America
Android’s commitment to collaboration, partnership and transparency is evident in their strategic efforts to industrialize the Ram for chassis suspension assemblies.
South America
Brenex has demonstrated exceptional adaptability and commitment by increasing turnover, overcoming payment restrictions and ensuring seamless operations at Stellantis plants.
Enlarged Europe
Tiberina ensured timely industrialization for new launches, protected customers, supported cost reduction for Alfa Romeo and Maserati, achieved technical value optimization commitments and collaborated reliably during the raw material and energy crisis.
Middle East & Africa
COFAT Automotive Systems set new industry standards in efficiency and sustainability, excelling in collaborative development with Stellantis, and demonstrating adaptability in offering diverse, competitive solutions for demanding new business areas like electric micromobility.
India & Asia Pacific
IM Gears delivered advanced engineering for annulus ring gears, diversifying to meet Stellantis’ needs, transparent communication, managing supply chain challenges and ensuring timely deliveries and project milestones.
The Chennai-based IM Gears manufactures high-quality, precision engineered, high-spec parts for supply to some of the best automotive and Tier 1 OEMs.
China
Adayo is recognized for being a reliable Stellantis partner expanding globally, surpassing expectations in wireless charging, and achieving significant cost competitiveness in sourcing for STLA Small and module platforms.
2024 SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARD NOMINEES
A global, cross-functional team selects ‘Supplier of the Year’ award nominees and winners based on performance, innovation, alignment with Stellantis values and commitment and Dare Forward 2030 objectives.
The following suppliers were nominated for outstanding performances in their respective categories: Agrati, Aisin, Benteler, BH EVS, Borealis, Carester, CATL, DGH, DN, DSV, Elba, Exro, Fuyao, Gestamp, Grupo Cosmos, Hankook, Iljin, JAS, Keboda, Kirpart, Kostal, Luboil, MAIP, MarketSource, Metalsa, Neo Rodas, Nippon-Seiki, ONCF, Persico, OPmobility, PPG, Principle, Reply, Sanai, Sanden, Schaeffler/KLS, SGTM, Siemens, SL Corp, Sumitomo, Tenglong, Trefelt, Zhuhai Glory Friction.
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