G4S Secure Solutions has been named General Motors Supplier of the Year, Vigilance can confirm.
Vigilance learnt the award is in recognition of its highest level of quality performance to GM over the last 12 months.
For the past three years, G4S USA has provided GM with a comprehensive team of security professionals who provide a wide variety of safety and security services including: fire and emergency services, K-9 teams, sworn law enforcement officers and reception security personnel.
The Supplier of the Year Award is given to less than one percent of GM’s suppliers who are recognized for delivering innovative technology, superior quality, timely crisis management and competitive, total-enterprise cost solutions.
"This honor is a tribute to our team's dedication to customer success, and a direct result of the close working relationship between both companies," said Drew Levine, president, G4S North America. "We are proud of our partnership with General Motors and look forward to the future as we will continue to deliver value and solutions to support GM in its mission to deliver world class automobiles."
G4S USA was recognized by GM because the security personnel and management have consistently exceeded expectations by being innovative, delivering quality products and services on time and by creating outstanding value.
The Supplier of the Year Award winners are chosen by a global team of GM purchasing, engineering, quality, manufacturing and logistics executives. Winning suppliers met more than 12 quality criteria during a 12 month period.
It is the first time General Motors has honored its security contractor with the distinguished award.