Toyota awards Bridgestone for Asia Pacific supply performance

Bridgestone has been awarded for its contribution as an original equipment supplier to Toyota in the Asia Pacific region. The 2014 Regional Supplier Overall Outstanding Performance Award was presented to Shinichi Hanashi, chief executive officer of Bridgestone Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., at the Toyota Motors Asia Pacific Engineering and Manufacturing Annual Supplier Conference, which took place in Thailand on 24 March.

The award recognises Bridgestone’s contribution as a key supplier towards Toyota’s operations in the region, and takes the areas of safety, quality, cost, delivery, engineering and management into account. The award was given by Toyota Motor Asia Pacific Engineering & Manufacturing Co., Ltd. chief executive officer and president Hisayuki Inoue.

“Bridgestone is honoured to receive this distinguished award. In business, it is important to sincerely listen to our customers’ voice – to identify their needs and receive feedback. This quality is essential for Bridgestone to survive the intense competition in the tyre industry,” shared Shinichi Hanashi. “This award encourages us to further enhance our service and quality, to become a true regional and global partner with Toyota, with the aim of ‘making ever better cars’.”