Kim Buhl, vice president of North America Purchasing at DENSO, emphasized that competitive survival now hinges on building transparent and agile supply chains. According to the company, success in the current environment requires moving beyond traditional procurement to foster deeper collaboration, prioritizing regional self-sufficiency and a customer-first mindset.
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DENSO Names 2026 North America Supplier Award Winners
Amid a shifting automotive landscape defined by geopolitical volatility and regionalization, mobility giant DENSO honored its top-performing North American suppliers during its annual convention in Southfield, Michigan. The event centered on the theme of balancing long-standing industrial traditions with the necessity of rapid, technology-driven transformation.
The awards recognized partners across four core categories, with Toray Resin Americas taking the top honor as Supplier of the Year. Other recipients included Adkev, Inc., Asahi Kasei Plastics, GSW Manufacturing Inc., Vishay, and Washington Penn, who were recognized as Value Leaders. UACJ Trading & Processing America, Inc. received the Special Achievement award for innovation, while Matsuo Industries, NXP Semiconductors, and Takahata Precision Tennessee, Inc. were cited for superior quality performance.
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