XPO Logistics Awarded Diamond Supplier Status by Navistar
Earns top honors for exemplary supply chain and logistics management services
GREENWICH, Conn. - May 6, 2016- XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO), a leading global provider of transportation and logistics solutions, has been recognized by Navistar International Corp. (NYSE: NAV) for achieving Diamond Supplier status as one of its top-performing suppliers.
Each year, Navistar ranks its suppliers according to various performance metrics, including quality, service delivery, technology and cost. The Diamond Supplier designation is Navistar's most prestigious award, and is conferred annually on the top two percent of the company's supply base worldwide.
XPO provides contract logistics services in support of Navistar's global supply chain operations. The 2015 award marks the second consecutive year in which the company has achieved Diamond Supplier status.
David McKean, vice president of procurement for Navistar, said, "XPO's dedication to meeting our highest expectations has rightfully earned this distinction. Navistar is committed to pioneering new products and technologies that deliver a better future for our customers. XPO has proven to us that we can count on them for essential supply chain support in line with our vision."
Ashfaque Chowdhury, XPO's president of supply chain for Americas and Asia Pacific, said, "We're proud to receive this distinguished honor from Navistar, who has been a valued customer since 2008. The strong relationship between our two companies is a true collaboration of people and processes."
About XPO Logistics, Inc.
XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a top ten global provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. The company provides services for truckload brokerage and transportation, last mile logistics, engineered supply chain solutions, high-value-add warehousing and distribution, ground and air expedite, less-than-truckload transportation, intermodal, drayage, managed transportation and global forwarding. XPO serves more than 50,000 customers with a highly integrated network of over 87,000 employees and 1,440 locations in 33 countries. XPO's corporate headquarters is in Greenwich, Conn., USA, and its European headquarters is in Lyon, France.
www.xpo.com
Contacts:
Tavio Headley, 1-203-930-1602 tavio.headley@xpo.com
Gary Frantz, 1-415-819-6013 gary.frantz@xpo.com
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Source: XPO Logistics, Inc. via GlobeNewswire
