Ford Recognizes Three Suppliers with Total Quality Excellence Award

Strategic Insights -

Three supplier companies, Bryan Custom Plastics, Philips Semiconductors, and Stanhope Products Company, have been recognized by Ford Motor Company for their exceptional quality standards. The Total Quality Excellence (TQE) Award is Ford's highest recognition for supplier quality, and the three companies join 41 other suppliers who have achieved this designation since its inception in 1987. The award ceremony was attended by top Ford executives, who highlighted the importance of quality in achieving customer satisfaction and future growth.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bryan Custom Plastics, Philips Semiconductors, and Stanhope Products Company have been awarded the Total Quality Excellence (TQE) Award by Ford Motor Company for their exceptional quality standards.
  • The TQE Award recognizes suppliers that have demonstrated excellence and continuous improvement in product quality, customer satisfaction, engineering expertise, delivery, and commercial performance.
  • The award is considered the benchmark for Ford preferred supplier performance, and suppliers who meet these performance standards receive preferred consideration in ongoing partnership and sourcing decisions.
  • Ford's Chairman and CEO, Alex Trotman, emphasized the importance of quality in achieving customer satisfaction and future growth.
  • Suppliers play a vital role in achieving total quality, and companies awarded the TQE have proven their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
  • The TQE Award is a reflection of Ford's partnership and sourcing decisions, with suppliers who meet these standards receiving preferred consideration.

Statistics:

  • 41 other suppliers have achieved the TQE designation since its inception in 1987.
  • The TQE Award is considered the benchmark for Ford preferred supplier performance.
  • Suppliers who meet the performance standards receive preferred consideration in ongoing partnership and sourcing decisions.
  • 3 supplier companies were recognized with the TQE Award.
  • The award ceremony was attended by top Ford executives, including Chairman and CEO Alex Trotman, President Ed Hagenlocker, and Vice President Carlos Mazzorin.

Sources:

  • Ford Motor Company
  • "[Name] of Ford, 313-594-4100" (Public Relations contact)
  • [Publication Date: November 6, 1995]