Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) announced today that it has earned the prestigious 2016 Platinum Supplier Award from Wabash National Corp. for excellence in supply chain performance. Of 26 companies receiving Platinum Awards, Meritor placed in the top 10 percent of Wabash National’s suppliers to achieve “blue status” for its 95 percent aggregate score representing product quality, delivery, total cost and service and support.
“It’s an honor to be recognized by a world-class trailer manufacturer like Wabash, the largest trailer manufacturer in North America,” said Rob Speed, president, Aftermarket & Trailer and chief procurement officer. “We were among a handful of companies to achieve Wabash’s high-level blue status by exceeding its thresholds for quality, delivery, service and support and total cost, based on a comprehensive, formula-based rating system.”
“We strongly value a collaborative relationship with all of our supplier partners,” said Dick Giromini, president and CEO of Wabash National Corp. “We recognize the vital role our suppliers play in assuring Wabash National’s continued leadership position in customer satisfaction, product quality and innovation.”
Meritor supplies Wabash with trailer axles and the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS™) by P.S.I.
