Damco wins SCM Logistics Excellence Award in the category “Supply Chain Best Partnership Award” for outstanding contributions in supply chain partnerships.
Damco was evaluated on their track record in assisting clients to reduce supply chain and logistics cost and develop an integrated supply chain. Criteria such as service level performance in terms of credibility, reliability and provision of end-to-end supply chain solutions/services were also taken into consideration.
“Damco is a provider of supply chain solutions and logistic services that has played a significant roles in driving supply chain and logistics excellence in their client organizations, resulting in improved business performance” says Lynette Han, General Manager, Terrapinn (the conference manager).
Damco UK receives ‘Clearing and Forwarding Agent of the year’ Award 2011 at the International Produce Limited (IPL) Logistics conference.
IPL is a company wholly owned by ASDA Wal*Mart, set up in 2004 to source the majority of ASDA Wal*Mart’s fresh produce. IPL has also now been tasked by ASDA to source a number of non fresh produce products that originate from outside of the UK. Damco has been involved in many of these projects, on both air freight and sea freight.
Damco has worked with IPL almost from the day it was established and the relationship between the two companies has grown into a solid partnership in many areas of the globe. This partnership has helped IPL in their desire to get closer to suppliers and to purchase from them directly wherever they are in the world.
Jason Kelly, IPL’s Operations Director commented: “Damco provided outstanding service on IPL's core business, providing responsive and focused account management. IPL have expanded into other categories over the last year and Damco's expertise and advice has been invaluable in enabling a successful delivery.”
Damco selected as winner in two categories of British International Freight Association Service Awards 2010
The BIFA Freight Service Award is recognised as one of the most prestigious events in the freight industry. The competition encourages and rewards high standards and professionalism, representing the ultimate recognition of special achievements in different sectors of the industry. The 2010 Awards have seen Damco taking home not one, but two trophies by winning the Supply Chain Management Award and Staff Development Award.
Damco entered the Supply Chain Management Award with the 'Stock-to-Serve Optimisation' solution, which is aimed at helping Damco customers to find the right level of inventory in their supply chains and to attain greater alignment between purchasing and sales. BIFA's judging panel comments: “Damco was the deserved winner of the Supply Chain Management Award with their 'Stock-to-Serve Optimisation' model, as they demonstrated clear and tangible benefits for their customers with the introduction of a service of innovative systems aimed to help improve the quality of information within the supply chain.”
The BIFA judging panel was also impressed by Damco’s entry in the Staff Development Award: “Damco has demonstrated a very positive approach to staff development by making training available to all members of staff. The tailored individual learning plans they deliver, contribute to the service levels employees can offer by receiving the training they require to carry out their jobs effectively.”
Damco Proud Recipient of The Home Depot’s (THD) International Logistics Service Provider of the Year Award
At the annual Home Depot’s Carrier Council Dinner / Awards Ceremony held at THD’s Atlanta headquarters on September 22, 2010, Damco was awarded their prestigious ‘International Logistics Service Provider of the Year’ award. Damco was selected from among various THD 3PL origin cargo management, broker and container management providers. Damco was also named ‘Partner of the Year’ for demonstrating excellence in performance criteria including the accuracy and the timeliness of critical operations data, quality of account management, and developing and executing value-added innovations and process improvements.
Damco awarded Best Clearing Agent the Year 2010 by International Produce Ltd
International Produce Ltd. (IPL) is a wholly owned entity of ASDA Wal*Mart - one of the UK’s leading supermarkets, sourcing from quality growers worldwide to provide the best value fresh produce.
“Damco South Africa were chosen as winner of this Award for their proactive approach to managing the IPL business. Damco not only display a really keen approach to communication back to the UK Head Office, but also engage in innovation at a strategic level. IPL felt Damco's recent investment in managers with Reefer specialist knowledge showed its commitment to the category and to IPL." - said Jason Kelly, Operation Director, International Produce Ltd.
Runner-up Award of Barloworld's CAST - User of the Year Award 2010
In recognition for contributions to supply chain modelling, Barloworld Supply Chain Software Company holds CAST User of The Year Award every year with focus on benefits, technicality, complexity and relevance.
Using Computer Aided Strategic Technology (CAST) Damco helped Guinness to save in distribution network costs.
Quote from a public release announcing the award: “Fiona Su’s entry from Damco Shanghai, China was selected for its cross continent application using the CAST MIP Optimiser, Centre of Gravity and Network strategy models resulting in significant recognised value, distribution network savings and improved service levels within a complex, high supply chain cost distribution network.”
Runner-up Prize 2009 Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) Supplier of the Year Awards
Damco received the Runner-up Prize in the Process Improvement Award category at the 2009 Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) Supplier of the Year Awards in Sydney, Australia. The award was in large due to Damco's excellent customer service and relentless efforts to identify cost reduction solutions for Coca Cola Amatil from January 2009 to December 2009. There were only 300 major suppliers selected to participate in the competition, and only 5% were awarded in relation to:
Transformational development and big ideas; Increased revenue for CCA; Reduction in costs to CCA; and Improvement in customer services.
2009 NIKE Gold Medal Award for Global Logistics Services in Consolidation
In order to receive this award, Damco, has met or exceeded a number of critical performance standards for Consolidation, contributing to successful delivery of NIKE product to consumers around the world. The achievement of this award demonstrates Damco’s support of NIKE’s strategic logistics initiatives and a commitment to continuous process improvement.
The Eyefortransport 3PL Awards 2009 - ‘Best 3PL for Sustainability’
Awarded to 3PLs that continuously deliver excellence in logistics operations and superior service to their customers.
SCM Logistics Excellence Awards 2009 - Outstanding Partner in Supply Chain Excellence
The industry's most prestigious and sought after awards for excellence in supply chain management and logistics. Fronted by a Panel of Judges, who each is renowned for their authority and expertise in supply chain management and logistics, this is Asia Pacific’s supply chain and logistics industry’s most anticipated and coveted awards. It recognises the innovators and leaders who have steered and developed their supply chains into key strategic elements of business success. www.terrapinn.com/2009/scmawards.
The Target corporation's - Vice President’s Award 2008
Damco / Maersk Logistics is honoured to be named the winner of the Target Corporation’s Vice President’s Award,” said Jeremy Haycock, president of Damco / Maersk Logistics North America. “To receive such a prestigious award is a validation of our strong and ever-growing partnership with Target and reflects the dedication of our colleagues globally.”
Each year, the Target Corporation evaluates their overseas 3PL consolidators, ocean carriers, and domestic service providers. The Vice President’s Award is presented to the partner company who has made a great contribution to Target’s business. Damco / Maersk Logistics previously has been named Consolidator of the Year from 2000-2004, Partnership of the Year in 2005, and Outstanding Partner in 2007.
Wal-Mart’s Global Transportation awards 2007 - ‘Origin Cargo Manager of the Year’
Awarded due to superior offerings within operational planning and execution, communication, problem solving, and customer service. Damco also received this award in 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2007. (Received as Maersk Logistics).
Mercury Award 2008
Awarded to third party logistics providers that deliver significant competitive advantages to their customers through innovative approaches. (Received as Maersk Logistics).
The retail industry’s European 3PL Summit 2007 awards - ‘Preferred provider of 3PL offerings’
Awarded based on operational excellence and a constant focus on optimising customer value. (Received as Maersk Logistics).
Crystal Ball Monte Carlo Award 2007
Awarded for the most innovative application of the Year (A US domestic distribution network optimisation model). (Received as Maersk Logistics).
Containerisation International’s award for - ‘Best Supply Chain Software Provider 2006’
Awarded for an industry-leading visibility and business intelligence tool that directly attributes to improving bottom line results by integrating, synchronising and displaying information across the entire supply chain from multiple sources. (Received as Maersk Logistics).