SINGAPORE -- (Marketwire) -- 10/12/09 -- Lenovo (HKSE: 0992) (ADR: LNVGY) today received
the SCM Logistics World 2009 Supply Chain Excellence award, at the
organization's annual conference held here this week. In addition,
Lenovo's Gerry Smith, senior vice president of Global Supply Chain, was
named by SCM Logistics World 2009 as "Supply Chain Executive of the Year."
"Lenovo is committed to serving its customers with speed and efficiency,
delivering exceptionally-engineered PCs and being the kind of partner that
suppliers want to work with," said Rory Read, president and chief operating
officer, Lenovo. "These awards are the result of years of effort, energy
and personal investment by dedicated leaders like Gerry Smith and the
entire Lenovo global supply chain team."
The 2009 Supply Chain Excellence award applauds innovation and superior
execution in supply chain management. As the recipient of this award,
Lenovo is recognized for its effective global strategy and use of Lean Six
Sigma practices to maintain reliable delivery performance and minimize
costs. Of note, in 2009, Lenovo observed an increase in customer
satisfaction and improved serviceability results related to its supply
chain operations, while simultaneously reducing end-to-end and materials
costs.
Smith earned Supply Chain Executive of the Year for his leadership in
redefining Lenovo's supply chain model to effectively support existing and
new accounts. He is recognized for establishing a sustainable management
structure with unyielding attention to detail that has resulted in a more
agile and effective supply chain.
Lenovo maintains manufacturing and fulfillment facilities located in
Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing and Huiyang, China; Pondicherry, India;
Monterrey, Mexico; and Greensboro, North Carolina.
About Lenovo
Lenovo (HKSE: 0992) (ADR: LNVGY) is dedicated to building exceptionally
engineered personal computers. Lenovo's business model is built on
innovation, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction as well as a
focus on investment in emerging markets. Formed by Lenovo Group's
acquisition of the former IBM Personal Computing Division, the company
develops, manufactures and markets reliable, high-quality, secure and
easy-to-use technology products and services worldwide. Lenovo has major
research centers in Yamato, Japan; Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China;
and Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information see www.lenovo.com.
