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• DER-Trans Logistics receives the award in the Inbound Material Management Category
• In 2020, DER-Trans Logistics received the GM Overdrive Award
• Winners are evaluated and chosen based on numerous performance criteria

Houston, texas – March 16, 2022 – General Motors (GM) recognized DER-Trans Logistics today as a 2021 Supplier of the Year in the Inbound Material Management category. GM celebrated honorees at its 30th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona.

GM’s Supplier of the Year award recognizes global suppliers that distinguish themselves by exceeding GM’s requirements, in turn providing GM customers with innovative technologies and among the highest quality in the automotive industry. This year, GM recognized 134 suppliers from 16 countries with the Supplier of the Year distinction.

A global cross-functional team selected the 2021 Supplier of the Year winners based on performance criteria in Product Purchasing, Global Purchasing and Manufacturing Services, Customer Care and Aftersales and Logistics.

Shawn Stewart, President and Managing Director for North America, said: “Winning the Supplier of the Year Award in 2021 is a tremendous honor, especially since this is the second year in a row that DER-Trans Logistics has received this recognition from GM. I am extremely proud of the team for their dedication and hard work in achieving this momentous award. At DER-Trans Logistics, we take the responsibility of supporting our customers seriously and are committed to delivering superior and efficient solutions.”

Shilpan Amin, GM vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, said: “This year’s Supplier of the Year event was special not only because it’s the 30th anniversary of the program, but because it provided us with the opportunity to recognize our suppliers for persevering through one of the most challenging years the industry has ever faced. These top suppliers showed resilience and reinforced their commitment to pursuing sustainability and innovation. Through our strong relationships and collaboration, GM and our suppliers are poised to build a brighter future for generations to come.”

About DER-Trans Logistics

DER-Trans Logistics, a world leader in third-party logistics, provides and operates transportation and supply-chain solutions for large- or medium-size national and global companies. DER-Trans Logistics offers a broad range of services in both Contract Logistics and Freight Management thanks to its approximately 78,000 employees and 1,000 facilities in more than 160 countries. DER-Trans Logistics’ experienced specialists focus on seamlessly designing end-to-end customized solutions to meet the complex and rapidly evolving supply chain needs, whatever the business sector. DER-Trans Logistics is part of the CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics. For more information, please visit: der-trans.com.