|
Singapore
16 Sep, 2003 – APL has been named Supplier of the Year 2002 by Baxter Healthcare Pte
Ltd, giving the global shipping line an unbroken record since the service category was
introduced in 1991.
“APL has consistently provided us with outstanding service year after year, allowing us
to maintain our competitive edge in an industry that demands timeliness and precision,”
said Mr Ong Eng Chye, General Manager of Singapore-based Baxter Healthcare Pte Ltd at the
recent awards ceremony in Singapore. “APL is our preferred partner, constantly exceeding
our expectations,” he added.
The Baxter Supplier Award recognises suppliers for their excellent performance in providing
quality products and services. Suppliers are assessed on quality, delivery and service
performance throughout the year, including equipment condition, documentation, equipment
and space availability, transit time, documentation delivery, customer service accessibility,
competitiveness, and responsiveness and commitment.
“At APL, our goal is to simplify our customers’ operations and help them better manage
their business and supply chains,” said Mr Goh Hung Song, Managing Director of APL Singapore.
“Over the years, we have introduced improvements and developments, especially in the areas
of information technology and electronic commerce, designed to help our customers achieve
maximum efficiency and accuracy. This, we believe, has enabled Baxter to enhance its services
and maintain its leading position,” Mr Goh added.
About APL
APL provides customers around the world with container transportation services through
a network combining high-quality intermodal operations with state-of-the-art information
technology. APL is a subsidiary of Singapore-based Neptune
Orient Lines, a global transportation and logistics company engaged in shipping and
related businesses.
About Baxter Healthcare Pte Ltd
Baxter Healthcare Pte Ltd, part of the Baxter group of companies held by Baxter International
Inc., manufactures and sells medical devices, products, product components and other medical
accessories. Baxter International Inc. is a global medical products and service company
based in Deerfield, Illinois. Its products and services are used by healthcare providers
and their patients in more than 110 countries and operate at more than 250 facilities worldwide.
Media
Inquiries
Americas:
Scott Dailey, tel: +1 510-272-8208 or scott_dailey@apl.com
Asia/Middle East:
Yin-Fern Lim, tel: +65-6371-5483 or yflim@apl.com@apl.com
Europe:
Michael Haig, tel: +44-1737-248-300 or michael@isiscomms.com
|
