Forklift Supplier UniCarriers Americas Stages Supplier Conference

Lift truck provider UniCarriers Americas has held its second annual supplier conference, attended by more than 75 suppliers, reviewing the last fiscal year and potential growth opportunities for the future. The conference also served as a networking opportunity for suppliers and UniCarriers Americas employees.

Supplier Excellence Awards were presented to the suppliers who made a conscious choice to be the best and disciplined themselves to consistently meet UCA’s requirements.

“For our strategic partners, UCA’s Supplier Conference gives them the opportunity to meet with the UCA executive leadership team. For our executive leadership team, the UCA Supplier Conference provides the opportunity to share our corporate vision as well as short-term targets and expectations,” said John Arnold, director, supplier management for UniCarriers Americas.

“The Supplier Conference is an excellent venue to recognize those strategic partners who through their high level of performance have demonstrated their commitment to our mutual success. Through our presentations and presence, our executive leadership team delivered a positive message to our strategic partners,” he added.

Supplier Excellence Awards were presented to the suppliers who made a conscious choice to be the best and disciplined themselves to consistently meet UCA’s requirements. These suppliers achieved “Green” on UCA’s supplier scorecard, participated in cost-reduction activities and provided superior customer service. Supplier Excellence Award Winners included Cargill, DMK, KSM, NorthField Industries and Schabmuller/Zapi.

Pictured (from left to right): Tony Salgado, Harumi Sheedy and John Arnold, of UniCarriers Americas; Toshio Ogino and Charles Vogl, of NorthField; Chris Murphy, of ZAPI; Bernie Smith, of Cargill; Tom Schartow, of DMK; Phil Hoffmaster, of Cargill; and Toshiya Yamaguchi, of UniCarriers Americas.